I Want Candy
White Williams Lyrics
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She's so fine she can't be beat
She's got everything that I desire
Set the summer sun on fire
I want candy
Go to see her when the sun goes down
You're my girl, just what the doctor ordered
You're so sweet you make my mouth water
I want candy
Candy on the beach, there's nothing better
I like candy wrapped in a sweater
Someday soon I'll make you mine
And I'll have candy all the time
I want candy
The song "I Want Candy" by White Williams is a cover of a 1965 hit by the rock band The Strangeloves. The song is about the singer's infatuation with a girl who he describes as tough but sweet, and who has everything that he desires. He talks about wanting candy, and compares his desire for the girl to wanting something sweet to eat.
In the second verse, the singer talks about going to see the girl when the sun goes down, and describes her as the finest girl in town. He says that she is just what the doctor ordered and makes his mouth water with her sweetness. The chorus is then repeated, with the singer singing that he wants candy.
The lyrics of the song, while seemingly simple and lighthearted on the surface, can also be interpreted as a metaphor for desire and longing. The singer's obsession with the girl and his desire for her is compared to wanting candy, which is something that is sweet, but ultimately not satisfying in the long run. The song can be seen as a commentary on the fleeting nature of desire and how it can never truly be satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a girl who's tough but sweet
I have acquainted myself with a girl who possesses both strength and sweetness in character.
She's so fine she can't be beat
Her appearance is of exceptional quality that cannot be competed with by any others.
She's got everything that I desire
She owns all the qualities that I aspire to have in a partner.
Set the summer sun on fire
Her beauty is so intense that even the hot blazing sun of summer pales in comparison.
Go to see her when the sun goes down
I visit her when the sun has set and the darkness has taken over.
Ain't no finer girl in town
There is no other girl of better quality in this locality.
You're my girl, just what the doctor ordered
You are the perfect partner for me, just as a doctor's prescription suits a patient.
You're so sweet you make my mouth water
Your sweetness is so irresistible that my mouth becomes watery just thinking about it.
Candy on the beach, there's nothing better
There is no greater joy than having candy while enjoying oneself on the beach.
I like candy wrapped in a sweater
I prefer candy that is kept warm and cozy by being covered in a sweater.
Someday soon I'll make you mine
I intend to make you my own partner very soon.
And I'll have candy all the time
By having you, my dear, I will have access to sweetness all the time, just like having candy at hand.
I want candy
My desire for you is like a craving for candy that I can never seem to quench.
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