12345 Once I Caught a Fish Alive
The Tiny Boppers Lyrics
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Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
You touched my hand, I felt a force
You called it dark but now I'm not so sure
Just stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
Why don't you stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
'Cause your wild card, boy, needs playing
Don't believe the lie your dragon needs slaying
Won't you lay here with me
And I will bring kisses for the beast
Lay here with me
Here with me
Don't tell me a woman did this to you
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
When I look back over documents and pages
Ancient savageries Christened those inflated
Now it has come to light, the Gods they have slipped up
They forgot about the power of a woman's love
Just stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
Why don't you stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
'Cause your wild card, boy, needs playing
Don't believe the lie your dragon needs slaying
Won't you lay here with me
And I will bring kisses for the beast
Lay here with me
Here with me
Don't tell me a woman did this to you
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
Candy lies, forgive my candy lies
It appears that the initial lines are speaking to someone who has been hurt by a woman's lies or false promises. The repetition of "candy lies" emphasizes the idea that these are sweet but ultimately empty words. The singer seems to be trying to convince the person to stay with them and trust in their love instead of getting caught up in these lies again.
The second verse speaks to a larger theme of history being written by those in power, often at the expense of minorities or those without a voice. The singer appears to be referencing some sort of ancient texts that have been distorted or inflated to reflect a certain narrative, but that this narrative has now been exposed as false. The idea then shifts back to the present, with the singer once again pleading with the person not to believe in the dragon (perhaps a metaphor for the past or the lies they've been told) and to lay with them instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me a woman did this to you
I refuse to believe that a woman caused whatever pain or trouble you are experiencing
Candy lies, candy lies, candy lies
There are sweet deceptions and falsehoods surrounding us
You touched my hand, I felt a force
I felt a powerful energy when you made physical contact with me
You called it dark but now I'm not so sure
Initially, you described it as negative, but now I'm considering it differently
Just stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
I want you to spend time with me, to not be in a hurry to leave
Why don't you stay a while, stay a while, stay a while
Please, won't you stay here with me for a longer period of time?
'Cause your wild card, boy, needs playing
Your unpredictable nature requires some attention and management
Don't believe the lie your dragon needs slaying
The metaphorical dragon, or your problems, may not be as dire as you think and may not require such drastic measures
Won't you lay here with me
Can you please lie down next to me?
And I will bring kisses for the beast
I offer my love and comfort to help soothe and calm whatever has been troubling you
Lay here with me
Just stay with me, physically and emotionally
Here with me
Stay close to me, both physically and emotionally
When I look back over documents and pages
Reflecting on historical records and texts
Ancient savageries Christened those inflated
Barbarous acts were once deemed virtuous or elevated
Now it has come to light, the Gods they have slipped up
It has become evident that even deities can make mistakes or have limitations in their knowledge or power
They forgot about the power of a woman's love
The divine entities neglected to recognize the great strength and positive impact of a woman's affection
Candy lies, forgive my candy lies
Admitting to the sweet falsehoods and asking for forgiveness
Writer(s): Amos M Ellen
Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.