Ships That Sink
Candy's Melody: A Rock Odyssey of Fame and Heartbreak
Lyrics
Hi my name is candy I play bass in the band
Introduction of the speaker named Candy, who plays bass in the band.
I've got a million people worship me my head in the sand
Candy expresses having a large fan following but remains oblivious or indifferent to it.
I've got a tattoo on my shoulder of a dagger and rose
Details about Candy's tattoo on her shoulder, featuring a dagger and rose.
Bells upon my fingers and a ring through my nose
Description of Candy's adornments, including bells on fingers and a nose ring.
Candy makes a record it's an instant hit
Candy produces a successful record, but the impact is overshadowed by a personal setback.
But not as instant as the hit she got off one little bit
Highlighting a significant personal hit or setback experienced by Candy.
Might have a tattoo on her shoulder of a dagger and rose
Reiteration of Candy's tattoo and acknowledgment of potential challenges like running ink.
The ink it might be running be that's just how it goes
Suggesting that imperfections, like running ink, are part of life's ups and downs.
It's getting harder all the time
Expressing the increasing difficulty Candy faces over time.
Can't even find a word to rhyme
Struggling to find words that rhyme, possibly indicating creative challenges.
It's not as easy as it's supposed to be
Contrasting the supposed ease of Candy's situation with the actual difficulty.
Suppose it's best if I leave
Suggesting that leaving or giving up might be the best course of action.
Belly full of serpents and a head full of hurt
Describing Candy's emotional state, with a belly full of serpents and a mind full of hurt.
A book of unsung ballads that the critics said won't work
Mentioning a book of unsung ballads that critics deem unsuccessful.
So she tried this being outrageous
Attempts by Candy to be outrageous but faces challenges in creating catchy tunes.
But the tunes just weren't contagious
Recognition that her attempts at being outrageous were not successful in gaining popularity.
Her face wasn't as famous as the next in line
Comparing Candy's fame unfavorably to the next person in line.
Love me hold me keep me close don't ever let me go
Expressing a desire for love, closeness, and warmth, and the fear of rejection.
Like me help me keep me warm don't ever say no
Seeking support and expressing vulnerability, asking not to be rejected.
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