Candy
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Candy, it's been really nice, but I've got to go
'Cause I can't be the part of your life you don't wanna know

And I can't keep lying all the time
And I know you'll find a better man
They're all too easy to find
And I'll just go away somewhere and slowly lose my mind
Candy, they called you a baby, they called you a whore
And I can't see the light at the end for you anymore

And I can't keep lying all the time
And I know you'll find a better man
They're all too easy to find
And I'll just go away somewhere and slowly lose my mind

Candy, I can't be the man they want me to be
Maybe it was only with you that I could be me

And I can't keep lying all the time
And I know you'll find a better man




They're all too easy to find
And I'll just go away somewhere and slowly lose my mind

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song "Candy" speaks to the complexity of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The opening lines set the tone of the song as the singer tells Candy that he has to go because he cannot be a part of her life that she doesn't want to acknowledge. The line "And I can't keep lying all the time" suggests that maybe Candy has been ignoring certain aspects of their relationship or perhaps even lying to herself about how much she cares about the singer.


As the song continues, the singer admits that Candy has been underestimated and judged unfairly by others. However, despite this acknowledgment, he still cannot continue to lie or pretend to be someone that he's not. The repeated phrase "And I know you'll find a better man, they're all too easy to find" sounds like a resigned admission of defeat but there's also a hint of bitterness in the way it's delivered. The final line, "And I'll just go away somewhere and slowly lose my mind", adds a haunting sense of sadness to the song as the singer contemplates what his future may hold without Candy.


Overall, "Candy" is a song that speaks to the emotional burden of relationships that may be toxic or untenable. While there may be moments of joy and happiness, there's also a recognition that sometimes the best thing to do is to walk away and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Candy, it's been really nice, but I've got to go
I've enjoyed our time together, but I need to leave now


'Cause I can't be the part of your life you don't wanna know
I can't continue to pretend that everything is okay when you're hiding parts of your life from me


And I can't keep lying all the time
I can't continue to deceive you and myself


And I know you'll find a better man
I believe you will eventually find someone who is better for you than I am


They're all too easy to find
There are plenty of potential suitors out there for you


And I'll just go away somewhere and slowly lose my mind
I'll retreat into myself and possibly suffer mentally from the loss


Candy, they called you a baby, they called you a whore
Others have judged and criticized you unfairly in the past


And I can't see the light at the end for you anymore
I'm struggling to envision a positive future for you


Candy, I can't be the man they want me to be
I'm not the person society, your friends, or even you want me to be


Maybe it was only with you that I could be me
Perhaps only with you could I truly be myself




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY BATTAGLIA, DAVID KATZ, DENISE RICH, DENNY IRA KLEIMAN

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