Lyrics
Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew
Describes the process of creating something delightful from a sunrise, suggesting a positive and magical transformation.
Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two
Implies further enhancement of the creation by covering it in chocolate and adding miraculous elements.
The candy man, the candy man can
Introduces the character "the candy man," who is capable of creating these delightful things.
The candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love
Explains that the candy man can create these delights because he mixes them with love.
And makes the world taste good
Expresses the idea that the candy man's creations make the world a better place by enhancing its taste.
Who can take a rainbow, wrap it in a sigh
Continues the theme of creating wonderful things, this time using a rainbow and turning it into a strawberry–lemon pie.
Soak it in the sun and make a strawberry–lemon pie
Describes the process of soaking the rainbow in the sun to create something delicious.
The candy man?
Presents a rhetorical question questioning who is capable of such creations, hinting at the candy man.
The candy man, the candy man can
Reiterates that the candy man is the one capable of creating these delightful treats.
The candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love
Affirms that the candy man's ability to mix with love is what makes his creations special.
And makes the world taste good
Repeats the idea that the candy man's creations make the world more enjoyable.
Willy Wonka makes everything he bakes
Introduces Willy Wonka as the candy man, emphasizing his prowess in baking satisfying and delicious things.
Satisfying and delicious
Highlights the quality of Willy Wonka's creations as satisfying and delicious.
Talk about your childhood wishes
Acknowledges the fulfillment of childhood wishes through Willy Wonka's creations.
You can even eat the dishes
Suggests the whimsical idea that even the dishes made by Willy Wonka can be eaten.
Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream
Shifts to the concept of taking the future, turning it into something positive by separating sorrow and collecting cream.
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream
Continues the idea of transforming the future into something delightful and positive.
The candy man, Willy Wonka can, the candy man can
Reiterates that Willy Wonka, the candy man, is the one capable of such transformative creations.
The candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love
Affirms that Willy Wonka's ability to mix with love is what makes his creations special.
And makes the world taste good
Repeats the idea that Willy Wonka's creations make the world more enjoyable.
And the world tastes good'
Emphasizes that the world tastes good, attributing it to the influence of the candy man's creations.
'Cause the candy man thinks it should
Concludes by stating that the world tastes good because the candy man believes it should.
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