Segall began his recording career as a part-time musician in various underground bands in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, before beginning a solo career in 2008. Segall's first solo release was the cassette Horn The Unicorn released on the Wizard Mountain label (later re-released by HBSP-2X on vinyl record). Around the same time, Wizard Mountain also released a split cassette featuring Segall and the band Superstitions entitled Halfnonagon.
In 2012, Segall released three LPs: His solo album, Twins; a collaboration with White Fence titled Hair and Slaughterhouse, an album with the Ty Segall Band.
Candy Sam
Ty Segall Lyrics
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I want some
I want fun
Candy man
In my hand
Candy Sam
Pick me up
Candy's gone
No more fun
I have tried
I am done
Candy Sam
Give us some
Happy man
Make me believe, make me see
Preacher man
In your hand, I am free
Put me down, on the ground
Bury me, lay me down
Candy Sam, leave me be
Now that I have my candy
Pick me up
I am done
Candy's gone
No more fun
I have tried
I am done
Pick me up
I am done
Candy's gone
No more fun
I have tried
I am done
Candy Sam, give me one
Put me down, on the ground
Bury me and lay me down
Candy sam, leave me be
Now that I have my candy
The lyrics to Ty Segall's song "Candy Sam" convey a desire for enjoyment and pleasure through the consumption of candy. The repetition of the phrase "Candy Sam" emphasizes the longing for this sweet treat. The chorus expresses a yearning for Candy Sam to provide some candy, symbolizing the desire for instant gratification and indulgence. It portrays the singer's eagerness and excitement to have this enjoyable experience.
The second verse introduces a shift in tone, as the lyrics describe a transformation brought on by the candy. The mention of a "preacher man" suggests a religious or spiritual aspect to this experience. The candy becomes a sort of salvation for the singer, making them believe and see things differently. They feel liberated and free in the hands of this candy man.
The repetition of the lines "Pick me up, I am done; Candy's gone, no more fun; I have tried, I am done" indicates a sense of exhaustion or disappointment. The initial excitement and anticipation have faded, leaving the singer unsatisfied. The final verse reiterates the request for Candy Sam to provide one more candy, framing it as a desperate plea. The concluding lines, "Leave me be, now that I have my candy," suggest a momentary fulfillment or escape, but it also implies a longing for a continuation of this temporary pleasure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Candy Sam" depict a longing for instant gratification and indulgence in the form of candy, highlighting the fleeting nature of such experiences and the desire for continuous enjoyment.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy Sam
Referring to a person named Candy Sam
I want some
Expressing a desire to obtain something
I want fun
Seeking enjoyment or entertainment
Candy man
Referring to Candy Sam as a provider of desired objects or experiences
In my hand
Desiring to have possession or control over something
Candy Sam
Referring to Candy Sam again
Pick me up
Requesting assistance or support
I am done
Feeling exhausted or finished with a situation
Candy's gone
Referring to the absence of the desired objects or experiences
No more fun
Expressing disappointment or dissatisfaction with the current state
I have tried
Having made efforts or attempts
Give us some
Requesting the desired objects or experiences for oneself and others
Happy man
Referring to oneself as content or satisfied
Make me believe, make me see
Desiring to have faith or understanding
Preacher man
Referring to a person who imparts spiritual or moral guidance
In your hand, I am free
Feeling liberated or empowered under someone's influence or control
Put me down, on the ground
Desiring to be released or freed from a situation or relationship
Bury me, lay me down
Metaphorically expressing a desire for rest or peace
Candy Sam, leave me be
Requesting Candy Sam to stop bothering or interfering
Now that I have my candy
Acknowledging that obtaining the desired objects or experiences has brought satisfaction
Give me one
Requesting another instance of the desired object or experience
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Ty Segall
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Stephen Redmond
I wish he would've made more Emotional Mugger stuff. The whole idea is creepy and amazing and that live band is fucking stacked.
DobrePytanie
agreed! Muggers's got to be one of my favourite outlets
Brian Wensing
One of the best performances of all time IMO. I'm late to the TY bandwagon, but I'm taking a front row seat. Thanks for posting....
Tyrion Lannister
There appears not to be a day when Ty Segall is not in a band making music. Lots of bands. Lots and lots.
Space Cadet
Is emotional mugger a concept album? I feel like there's an overall theme to the whole album as well as Ty's performances. He acts more insane than usual. And I think that has ties to the themes of the album. What do you guys think?
Loomis Novacastor
@JTH Electronics [JTHE] I don't think so, He's been with Denee for a long ass time and they are married now
Akshay Bhatia
Skypup In a larger way, emotional mugging is demanding emotional gratification without regard for how it affects the victim of it. The album, with its songs of debauchery and cheap thrills is kind of Ty’s response to how, in the Internet age, with so much immediately available to us, how far off are we from emotional muggers, and how does having literally everything available at our fingertips affect how we conduct ourselves in our personal relationships. Which is why I figure he goes for the baby mask, to symbolize that we’re regressing to the point of needing constant gratification
balrog_destroyer
Absolutley love this performance of squealer 2 i think i far out performs the studio version. The way the beri sax is in tune with the synths is just absolutley amazing
Otter bot
Thank the Muggers for the fuzz pedal shortage.
Eoghan Mac
... of 2016 \m/