Candy
Ski's Country Trash Lyrics
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Rain coming down makes me feel like I'm dead
Looking at the children on the playground
And all the drug dealers hanging around
Little boy with a gun in his hand,
Think it's going to make him a man
Then he shoots a little girl
For pulling on his hair
I've seen the things you've been through
And I know what you can do
Can you, can you tell me
Can, Can you tell me
Can you tell me what is going on
See the boys running the street
He's got trash at his feet
But he's trying to stay neet
Ak47 sitting in his hand
Think it's going to make him be the man
Drug dealing and pimpin is all he's about
Tell you what the situation
Make me wanna shout
Come on people let me hanging all out
Tell you what is really about
I've seen the things you've been through
And I know what you can do
Can you, can you tell me
Can, Can you tell me
Can you tell me what is going on
I've seen the things you've been through
And I know what you can do
Cna you, can you tell
Can, Can you tell me
Can you tell me what the fuck is going on
I... I see you
See right through you
See right through you
See right through you
Oh Oh
Little girl walking the street
She's got blood on her feet
But she's trying to stay neet
Looking at the boys on the other side
Wanna get whit them take a ride
Don't do it, don't even think about
They'll even make you wanna doubt
All the things that you ever were
Take you out and sell like meat
I've seen the things you've been through
And I know what you can do
Can you, can you tell me
Can, Can you tell me
Can you tell me what is going on
(2x)
I... I see you
See right through you
See right through you
See right through you
The song "Candy" by Ski’s Country Trash is a powerful commentary on the destructive impact of drugs, violence, and poverty on young people in inner cities. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of life in the ghetto, where children as young as the little boy with a gun in his hand feel compelled to turn to violence to prove their manhood. The chorus of the song asks a haunting question, "Can you tell me what is going on?" The singer is struggling to understand what is happening to these children and why the world seems to be turning a blind eye. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to pay attention and work to address the root causes of this cycle of poverty, lack of opportunities, and crime.
The verses of the song tell stories of young people caught up in the harsh realities of life in the inner city. The children on the playground are surrounded by drug dealers, and their innocence is shattered when one of them shoots a little girl for pulling his hair. The boys on the street are trying to stay neat, but their dreams are destroyed by drug dealing and pimping. The little girl walking the street has blood on her feet, and she is tempted to join the boys on the other side. The singer has seen the things these children have been through, and he knows what they are capable of. He calls on us to pay attention, to listen, and to take action.
Overall, "Candy" is a powerful song that calls attention to the harsh realities of life in inner cities. It is a reminder that we cannot ignore the problems facing young people in these communities, and that we must work to address the root causes of this cycle of poverty and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Black clouds hanging over my head
I am feeling sad and depressed
Rain coming down makes me feel like I'm dead
The rain is adding to my sadness
Looking at the children on the playground
Observing the people around me
And all the drug dealers hanging around
Noticing the prevalence of drugs and crime
Little boy with a gun in his hand,
A young boy with a firearm
Think it's going to make him a man
Thinks that possessing a gun will make him mature
Then he shoots a little girl
The boy uses his gun to harm a girl
For pulling on his hair
Because she pulled his hair
Tell you what life ain't no fucking county fair
Life is not easy or fair
See the boys running the street
Witnessing young boys in the street
He's got trash at his feet
He is surrounded by litter and debris
But he's trying to stay neat
Despite the messy surroundings, he wants to maintain his appearance
Ak47 sitting in his hand
He is armed with an AK-47 rifle
Think it's going to make him be the man
He believes the gun will make him seem more masculine
Drug dealing and pimpin is all he's about
He is involved in criminal activities
Tell you what the situation
The current condition
Make me wanna shout
It makes me want to scream
Come on people let me hanging all out
Asking for honesty and openness
Tell you what is really about
Explaining the truth about the situation
Little girl walking the street
Observing a young girl on the street
She's got blood on her feet
She is injured or bleeding
But she's trying to stay neat
She is trying to maintain a clean appearance despite the injury
Looking at the boys on the other side
Noticing boys on the other side of the street
Wanna get with them take a ride
She desires to be with them and hang out
Don't do it, don't even think about
Advising her not to engage with them
They'll even make you wanna doubt
They will make her question herself
All the things that you ever were
Everything that defines her
Take you out and sell like meat
They will exploit and use her as a commodity
I... I see you
I notice you
See right through you
I can see your true intentions and personality
See right through you
I am able to understand you deeply
See right through you
I am not fooled by appearances
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