Candyman
The Esprits Lyrics
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My angel of the night
You know i love you sometimes
So here i am
You know i know
The . is not right
And my love is not real
So don't dismiss why i'm here
Cause i don't mind
So come on
I'm on a high hot pressure
It's sleeping in me
You wanna be my baby
Oh i see, I'm sorry
I can't stay forever
So let's spend the night together
I'm on a high hot pressure
It's sleeping in me
You wanna be my baby
Oh i see, I'm sorry
I can't stay forever
So let's spend the night together
You look so pretty
Yes you do
I got you all dressed up for me
Please don't tell me the truth
Come on let's dance
Dance and play on our way
The pain you always feel
With or without me
But don't dismiss why I'm here
Cause i don't mind
I'm on a high hot pressure
It's sleeping in me
You wanna be my baby
Oh I see, I'm sorry
I can't stay forever
So let's spend the night together
I'm on a high hot pressure
It's sleeping in me
You wanna be my baby
Oh I see, I'm sorry
I can't stay forever
So let's spend the night together
You're sweet like, sweet like
Su-Su-Sugar
You're sweet like, sweet like
Su-Su-Sugar
You're sweet like, sweet like
Su-Su-Sugar
And I'm your candyman
I'm on a high hot pressure
It's sleeping in me
You wanna be my baby
Oh I see, I'm sorry
I can't stay forever
So let's spend the night together
I'm on a high hot pressure
It's sleeping in me
You wanna be my baby
Oh I see, I'm sorry
I can't stay forever
So let's spend the night together
(Sweet like, sweet like su-su-sugar)
Sweet like, sweet like
(su-su-sugar)
You're sweet like, sweet like
Su-su-sugar
(Sweet like, sweet like su-su-sugar)
(Sweet like, sweet like su-su-sugar)
(Sweet like, sweet like su-su-sugar)
You're sweet like, sweet like
Su-su-sugar
And I'm the candyman
The Esprits's song Candyman is a mixture of upbeat and melancholy lyrics that revolve around a theme of love that is not entirely true. The song opens with the singer addressing his lover as “my angel of the night” and confessing that he loves her sometimes, indicating that his feelings are not constant. He acknowledges that his love is not genuine, and he knows that she feels it too. He urges her not to dismiss why he is there and promises to spend the night with her, albeit temporarily.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals his doubts and fears about the relationship. He tries to distract his lover by telling her how pretty she looks and requesting her to dance, but he knows that her pain will persist whether he is there or not. He reiterates that he is sorry he cannot stay forever, and they should enjoy their time together. The chorus builds up, emphasizing the singer's struggles with a “high hot pressure” he feels, and his lover, who is sweet like sugar, is his “candyman.”
The overall theme of the song is that of a fleeting relationship that is not based on sincere feelings but short-term desires. The singer tries to rationalize his behavior and urges his lover to join him for a moment of pleasure, without taking the situation too seriously, by calling himself a Candyman, someone who is offering temporary, superficial sweetness. The song's lyrics are thought-provoking and evoke a sense of longing and uncertainty about love and relationships, and it encourages the listener to think about the dynamics of modern dating and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello hello
Starting with a friendly greeting
My angel of the night
Referring to the addressee as a special person in their life
You know i love you sometimes
Admitting to love, but not all the time
So here i am
Presenting themselves to the addressee
You know i know
Acknowledging mutual understanding
The . is not right
Recognizing that a particular situation isn't ideal
And my love is not real
Admitting to a lack of genuine love
I know that you feel it
Understanding that the addressee is aware of their true feelings
So don't dismiss why i'm here
Asking the addressee to understand their intentions
Cause i don't mind
Stating that they are okay with the situation
So come on
Encouraging the addressee to continue
I'm on a high hot pressure
Feeling intense emotions
It's sleeping in me
These emotions are not always visible
You wanna be my baby
Feeling desired and wanted by the addressee
Oh i see, I'm sorry
Apologizing for not being able to fulfill that desire permanently
I can't stay forever
Recognizing their own limitations
So let's spend the night together
Proposing a temporary arrangement
You look so pretty
Complimenting the addressee
Yes you do
Emphasizing the sincerity of the compliment
I got you all dressed up for me
Taking credit for the addressee's appearance
Please don't tell me the truth
Preferring to maintain a superficial reality
Come on let's dance
Inviting the addressee to enjoy the moment
Dance and play on our way
Encouraging the addressee to stay carefree
The pain you always feel
Addressing the addressee's underlying pain
With or without me
Acknowledging that their involvement may not change anything
But don't dismiss why I'm here
Reiterating their purpose for being present
I'm your candyman
Presenting themselves as a source of pleasure and enjoyment
Contributed by Alexandra C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.