Candy
Sweet Lies and Red Bottoms: Decoding the Meaning of Don Toliver's 'Candy'
Lyrics
Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
Candy symbolizes something sweet and desirable, possibly referring to a relationship or pleasure.
Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Red bottoms under my feet (red bottoms, red bottoms under my)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet
-Do the thing, do the thing, do the thing
Repetition of the phrase "Do the thing" suggests engagement or participation in certain actions or behaviors. The speaker claims experience and knowledge.
I been there through it so you know I'm on game
-Do the thing, do the thing, do the thing
-I been there through it so you know I'm on game
-Do the thing, do the thing, do the thing
-I been there through it so you know I'm on game
-Do the thing, do the thing, do the thing
-I been there through it so you know I'm on game
-I (do the thing)
Mentions of living a lie and genocide may suggest inner conflict or societal issues. The repetition emphasizes the internal struggle.
I've been livin' a lie (do the thing, do the thing, do the thing)
-Genocide
-I (do the thing, do the thing, do the thing)
-I've been living a lie (do the thing, do the thing, do the thing)
-Genocide
-Save your love, save your love
Encouragement to save love and do things independently. The speaker expresses a desire to show something to someone.
Save your love, yeah
-Do it all yourself
-Do it there, do it there
-You do it there, there, uh
-You live that life there, uh
-I wanna show you, ooh
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
Reiteration of the sweetness of "Candy" and the presence of red bottoms, possibly indicating luxury or a glamorous lifestyle.
Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Red bottoms under my feet (red-red bottoms under my)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet (candy couldn't be so)
-Candy couldn't be so sweet
-I
Continuation of themes of living a lie and genocide, suggesting ongoing struggles and conflicts in the speaker's life.
I've been living a lie (lie, lie)
-Genocide
-I
-I've been living a lie (living a lie)
-Genocide
-Save your love, save your love
More emphasis on saving love and doing things independently, reinforcing a sense of self-reliance and empowerment.
Save your love, yeah
-Do it all yourself
-Save your love
-Save your love, yeah
-Do it all yourself (yourself, yourself)
-(I)
Various repetitions and references to the sweetness of Candy and red bottoms, creating a rhythmic and melodic element in the lyrics.
(Candy couldn't be so sweet, my)
-(Be so-, candy-candy, candy couldn't, sweet)
-(Sweet, sweet, sweet, swee-sweet)
-(Candy-candy couldn't be so sweet)
-(Candy couldn't be so, candy-candy, red-red bottom)
-Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh-uhhh
Non-lexical sounds and expressions, possibly adding emotional or rhythmic emphasis to the lyrics.
Uh-uh-uhh, uh-ohh
-Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh-uhhh
-Uh-uh-uhhh
-I said, "Baby, you are too demanding"
Narrative about dealing with a demanding partner and financial matters, expressing frustration and a sense of being overwhelmed.
Even all your accounts are now outstanding
-Oh, I just can't take it anymore
-Oh, I can't take it anymore
-I said to you, "You're so demanding"
-And even all your accounts are now outstanding
-Oh, I can't take it anymore
-Ooh, I can't take it anymore
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