Candy
deM atlaS Lyrics
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But they′re easily broken.
I saw you wandering in the corner of my eye.
Plans are made,
But they're easily broken.
I saw you wandering in the corner of my eye.
Still.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I know what can be.
Stay here or leave, dear.
Either way I'm going to expose this facade
The monster was gorgeous then became hideous.
Insidiously sick.
This relationship was doomed
From the beginning, but
We love it 'cause it′s
Chaotic and toxic,
Obnoxious and silent.
Around here, nobody ever smile
Everybody keep their heads down
Check the wicked profile
And my crooked ass smile
(That′s why I wear a crown)
I got a Beamer and a Lexus
Troops in the Coop.
And I feel like I might just be
Cooler than cool.
Little princesses and prince sex symbols
Imprint they message's subliminal still
In the womb choking umbilical.
I don′t know what I want. Nah.
And I don't know just what I need.
I have everything says the richest person
Still hungry
Still thirsty.
Stabbing poor suckers in the street
Livin′ in the fifty.
Nifty.
United Filthy.
Shifty
Kiss me
Then pull me away
Miss me listening to
All of your tripe, that's right.
Best to eat the fruit
When it is ripe.
Best to walk away than engage in a fight.
All that really matters is I know that I′m right.
What's mine is yours. Why do we engage in wars
Of alluring passion
And passive aggression shit?
Plans are made,
But they're easily broken.
I saw you wandering in the corner of my eye.
Plans are made,
But they′re easily broken.
I saw you wandering in the corner of my eye.
Still.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don't want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don′t want candy.
I don't know what I want.
And I don′t know just what I need.
I have everything,
Sats the richest person.
Still hungry, still thirsty.
Stabbing poor suckers in the street.
Fifty.
Nifty.
United Filthy.
Shifty
Kiss me
Then pull me away
Miss me listening to
All of your tripe, that's right.
Best to eat the fruit
When it is ripe.
Best to walk away than engage in a fight.
All that really matters is I know that I′m right.
Best to eat the fruit
When it is ripe.
Best to walk away than engage in a fight.
All that really matters is I know that I'm right.
You sweet boo,
But I could never be with you
Cause you can′t tell the lie from the truth.
You sweet boo,
But I could never be with you
Cause you can't tell the lie from the truth.
You sweet boo,
But I could never be with you
Cause you can't tell the lie from the truth.
You sweet boo,
But I could never be with you
Cause you can′t tell the lie from the truth.
In "Candy" by deM atlaS, the lyrics delve into the notion that plans are easily broken. The singer sees someone wandering in the corner of their eye, potentially representing a tempting distraction or temptation. Despite this, the singer expresses their disinterest, repeating the phrase "I don't want candy" multiple times as a rejection of superficial desires or distractions. The repetition emphasizes the singer's resolve to resist these fleeting pleasures.
The song then shifts to reflect on a toxic and chaotic relationship. The singer acknowledges that the relationship was doomed from the beginning and describes it as both obnoxious and silent. This juxtaposition suggests a deep internal struggle within the relationship - outwardly appearing calm, but internally filled with turmoil. The singer hints at their own flaws and possessions, such as a Beamer and a Lexus, but also expresses a sense of emptiness and hunger despite having it all.
The lyrics further explore themes of aggression, oppression, and the facade of power. The singer mentions stabbing poor individuals in the street, expressing a sense of violence and dominance. They also mention being part of the "United Filthy," suggesting a collective of individuals engaged in corrupt and immoral behavior. Through these descriptions, the song critiques the superficiality and deception present in relationships, power dynamics, and societal constructs.
Overall, "Candy" delves into the complexities of desire, the dangers of toxic relationships, and the emptiness that can arise when pursuing superficial pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Plans are made,
We make plans in life
But they're easily broken.
But those plans often fall apart easily
I saw you wandering in the corner of my eye.
I noticed you wandering nearby
Still.
Nevertheless
I don't want candy.
I don't desire superficial pleasures
I don't know what I want. Nah.
I am unsure of my desires
And I don't know just what I need.
And I am unsure of my needs
I have everything, says the richest person.
Despite having material wealth, I still feel unsatisfied
Still hungry, still thirsty.
I still crave more, both physically and emotionally
Stabbing poor suckers in the street.
Metaphorically harming vulnerable individuals
Fifty. Nifty. United Filthy. Shifty
Living in a corrupt and deceitful society
Kiss me, then pull me away
Engaging in a fleeting and unreliable romance
Miss me listening to all of your tripe, that's right.
I ignore your meaningless words
Best to eat the fruit when it is ripe.
It is best to seize opportunities at the right time
Best to walk away than engage in a fight.
It is better to avoid conflicts
All that really matters is I know that I'm right.
The only thing that matters is my own beliefs
You sweet boo, But I could never be with you Cause you can't tell the lie from the truth.
Although you are attractive, I cannot be with you because you cannot distinguish between deceit and honesty
Writer(s): Mack David, Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.