Candy
Sexton Martin Lyrics
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Tell me a story
Let me bum a smoke and we can chat a while
I only need a moment
One moment in your glory
Before you get off and make your change
Talking 'bout a woman that hasn't felt a day in a while
She needs another lover like she needs another dose in her blood
Talking 'bout a woman whose name is
Candy
She's so fine
She's waiting on the backstreet line
Like a
Lost angel
Not long for this world
Don't usually get emotional
Don't usually show my vein she said
Only when I sing or when I'm making tracks
And sweatin's just my mean way
To show me where I am
And to tell me where I need to be
And through those eyes
If she wore her disguise
I'd see through it and say
Come in from the rain girl
Talking 'bout a woman she loves me like a dog loves a bone
Talking 'bout a woman I just can't let go
I need her as my lover like I need another hole in my head
I'm talking 'bout a woman I know
Candy
She's so fine
But she's shaking on that backstreet line
Like a loose cannon
Ashamed to explode
In the middle of my day
In the night
When will I learn
To let you go
You're my Candy
You're my
Lost angel
Not long for this world
The lyrics of Sexton Martin's song Candy paint a vivid picture of a woman named Candy who seems to be caught in a cycle of addiction and self-destruction. The song starts off with the singer, referred to as "little jail bait", asking Candy to tell him a story while he bum a smoke. He only needs a moment of her time before she gets off and makes her change, suggesting that he is aware of her situation and her propensity to go from one bad situation to another. The lyrics go on to describe Candy as a woman who hasn't felt a day in a while, who just can't say no, and who needs another lover like she needs another dose in her blood.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Candy's beauty and the tragic nature of her existence, with lyrics like "She's waiting on the backstreet line like a lost angel, not long for this world" and "She's so fine, but she's shaking on that backstreet line like a loose cannon, ashamed to explode". The verses also touch on the singer's feelings for Candy, with lyrics like "Talking 'bout a woman she loves me like a dog loves a bone / Talking 'bout a woman I just can't let go / I need her as my lover like I need another hole in my head". The song ends with the singer acknowledging that Candy is his lost angel and that he can't seem to let her go.
Overall, the lyrics to Candy are a poignant portrayal of a woman struggling with addiction and the people who care for her but are helpless to save her.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little jail bait
Addressing a young girl who looks underage.
Tell me a story
Asking her to share something about herself.
Let me bum a smoke and we can chat a while
Requesting a cigarette and some conversation.
I only need a moment
Asking for a brief time before she has to leave.
One moment in your glory
Wanting to experience her attention and admiration.
Before you get off and make your change
Before she moves on with her life and leaves him behind.
Talking 'bout a woman that hasn't felt a day in a while
Referring to an attractive woman who seems ageless.
Talking 'bout a woman that just can't say no
Referring to a woman who is always willing to please.
She needs another lover like she needs another dose in her blood
Implying that the woman is addicted to men like a drug.
Talking 'bout a woman whose name is Candy
Identifying the woman by name.
She's so fine
Acknowledging the woman's beauty and appeal.
She's waiting on the backstreet line
Describing where he saw her, waiting on a street corner.
Like a lost angel
Comparing her to a heavenly creature who is lost or fallen.
Not long for this world
Suggesting that her beauty and lifestyle will not last forever.
Don't usually get emotional
Claiming to be detached and unemotional.
Don't usually show my vein she said
Revealing that she only lets her emotions show through her music.
Only when I sing or when I'm making tracks
Explaining the circumstances under which she shows emotion.
And sweatin's just my mean way
Saying that she sweats while performing to show her passion.
To show me where I am
Using sweat as a physical indicator of where she is in the moment.
And to tell me where I need to be
Using sweat as a guide for where she needs to go or what she needs to do next.
And through those eyes
Referring to the listener's eyes, suggesting that they understand.
If she wore her disguise
Wondering if Candy is hiding behind a facade or persona.
I'd see through it and say
Claiming the ability to see through pretense or deception.
Come in from the rain girl
Inviting Candy to come in from the metaphorical storm of her life.
Talking 'bout a woman she loves me like a dog loves a bone
Saying that Candy is devoted and loyal to him, like a pet to its owner.
Talking 'bout a woman I just can't let go
Admitting that he is attached to Candy and can't move on.
I need her as my lover like I need another hole in my head
Admitting that being with Candy is not good for him.
I'm talking 'bout a woman I know Candy
Repeating Candy's name and asserting that he has a personal connection with her.
She's so fine
Reiterating that Candy is beautiful.
But she's shaking on that backstreet line
Describing that Candy is vulnerable and in a dangerous situation.
Like a loose cannon
Comparing Candy to a weapon that could go off unexpectedly.
Ashamed to explode
Suggesting that Candy suppresses her emotions and desires to avoid causing trouble.
In the middle of my day
Implying that Candy disrupts his life and causes stress.
In the night
Acknowledging that Candy is on his mind all the time, day and night.
When will I learn
Asking himself when he will be able to move on from Candy.
To let you go
Admitting that he needs to move on from Candy.
You're my Candy
Stating that Candy is his addiction or obsession.
You're my lost angel
Reiterating that Candy is a heavenly creature who is lost.
Not long for this world
Repeating that Candy's beauty and lifestyle will not last.
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