Candy
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Well sit right down and let me tell you
What my love is to me.

"Candy"
I call my sugar "Candy"
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
And "Candy" is sweet on me

He/She understands me,
My understanding "Candy"
And "Candy"'s always handy
When I need sympathy
I wish that there were four of him/her
So I could love much more of him/her

He/She has taken my complete heart,
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
"Candy"
Its gonna be just dandy
The day I take my "Candy"




And make him mine all mine
Mine

Overall Meaning

The song "Candy" by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra is a classic love song that describes the depth of love between two lovers. The first two lines of the song introduce the metaphor of love being sweet like honey and roses. However, the singer claims that their love is more than just sweet. The main focus of the song is on the singer's partner, whom they call "Candy." The singer is not only sweet on Candy but also enjoys being loved by Candy. The lyrics emphasize Candy's understanding and availability when the singer needs sympathy. The singer's love for Candy is so intense that they wish there were more of Candy to love. The chorus proclaims that the day they take Candy and make them theirs will be dandy.


The song explores the depth of the singer's love for Candy. By using the metaphor of Candy, the lyrics suggest that the singer's love is irresistible and addictive. Candy is not just a lover, but a companion who understands and supports the singer. The words "sweet" and "candy" signify the happiness and delight the singer experiences when they are with Candy. The singer's desire for Candy echoes through the lyrics as they express their wish to love more of Candy and make them theirs. The song Candy reminds listeners that true love is when you find someone who is not only sweet but is also willing to be your partner in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love can be compared to a rose's sweetness, according to some.


Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others see love as a relationship between honey and bees.


Well sit right down and let me tell you
Allow me to explain to you my own view of love.


What my love is to me.
This is what I believe love to be for me personally.


"Candy"
This is the nickname I have given to my significant other.


I call my sugar "Candy"
I refer to my sweetheart as "Candy".


Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I am deeply in love with "Candy".


And "Candy" is sweet on me
"Candy" has affection for me as well.


He/She understands me,
"Candy" has a deep understanding of who I am.


My understanding "Candy"
I also have a comprehensive understanding of "Candy".


And "Candy's" always handy
"Candy" is always there for me when I require support.


When I need sympathy
"Candy" offers me compassion and empathy.


I wish that there were four of him/her
I love "Candy" so much that I wish there were multiple copies of him/her.


So I could love much more of him/her
This would allow me to love even more of "Candy".


He/She has taken my complete heart,
"Candy" has captured my entire heart and attention.


Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I have an intense craving for my darling.


"Candy"
My affectionate nickname for "Candy".


Its gonna be just dandy
I have a strong feeling that everything will be perfect in our relationship.


The day I take my "Candy"
The day I commit to spending my life with "Candy".


And make him mine all mine
I want to make "Candy" solely mine, forever.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David

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Comments from YouTube:

Alan Glasscock

This is NOT Tommy Dorsey. This recording is by Johnny Mercer, The Pied Pipers, with Paul Weston's band, for Capitol records, 1945.

Lucas Do Mont

Yess

Deborah Cohen

With my cousin Jo Stafford. Alan

Thomas Garbe

the Manhattan Transfer version sounds pretty much the same; fine song -- although I hate sugar.

Thomas Garbe

@Sylvia Carlson the background provided by critical literature forbids an abstract view of sugar as something good:
The toxic truth about sugar https://www.nature.com/articles/482027a ;
W Dufty, Sugar Blues
J Yudkin, Pure, White and Deadly

Sylvia Carlson

Thomas Garbe - Darling, so maybe your sweetheart's name is Broccoli?

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