Candy
Sweet Harmony of Love: Unveiling the Meaning Behind John Pizzarelli's 'Candy'
Lyrics
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Some people describe love as delightful and pleasant, akin to the sweetness of a rose.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others liken love to the sweetness found in honey and the relationship between a bee and its source of sweetness.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
Invite someone to sit down and listen as the singer shares what love means to them.
What my love is to me.
The singer is about to express their personal understanding and experience of love.
"Candy"
The title, "Candy," is introduced as a metaphor or nickname for the singer's beloved.
I call my sugar "Candy"
The singer affectionately refers to their loved one as "Candy."
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
Expressing that the singer is fond of "Candy" and has a sweet disposition towards them.
And "Candy" is sweet on me
Reciprocal affection is indicated, as "Candy" is also sweet on the singer.
He/She understands me,
Highlighting a mutual understanding between the singer and "Candy."
My understanding "Candy"
The singer emphasizes their comprehension of "Candy" and their connection.
And "Candy"'s always handy
Suggesting that "Candy" is always available and supportive when the singer needs sympathy.
When I need sympathy
Expressing a desire for multiple instances or aspects of "Candy" to love.
I wish that there were four of him/her
Expressing a wish for there to be more of "Candy" to love.
So I could love much more of him/her
Elaborating on the desire to love different aspects or manifestations of "Candy."
He/She has taken my complete heart,
Describing the singer's intense fondness and attraction toward "Candy."
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
Comparing the singer's attraction to having a sweet tooth for "Candy."
"Candy"
Reiterating the nickname "Candy" and expressing optimism about the relationship.
Its gonna be just dandy
Anticipating a positive future, using the term "dandy" to suggest everything will be fine.
The day I take my "Candy"
Envisioning a day when the singer will possess "Candy" and make them exclusively their own.
And make him mine all mine
Expressing the desire to claim and possess "Candy" as the singer's exclusive partner.
Mine
Reaffirming the singer's possessive and exclusive feelings towards "Candy."
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