Candy
Will Smith, Cameo, Larry Blackmon
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Excuse me Miss, can we chat for a second I'd ask how you doin', but you fine I reckon Wait, do you have a man, cause I ain't' into home-wreckin No?. .Aiight cool just checkin Look, from a hundred yards you caught my eye An all my boys said I didn't have the heart to say hi I'd like to have your number you don't have ta give it now But if you diss me while they lookin I'm a never live it down why'know what I mean, Aww damn, my name's Will Maxine. Pleasure to meet you, look here's the deal Can I sit? Thanks, now I don't mean to objectify But this the metaphore that crossed my mind You sweet, good enough to eat Make a brother want to TLC--Creep A brother can't sleep It's like a kid fallin for you So here's my own private nickname, I'm a call you [Chorus:] Candy (No Doubt, Do you want to bounce?) It's the same feelin I always feel together but now Candy Let's get this started now Let's get this started now I ain't gonna lie to you, I remember layin eyes on you All I thought about was livin life beside you, Boo All I want to do is be the perfect guy to you Tell you the truth, it's like (Candy) cause I'm feelin like its callin me You're tryin ta hold on, but fallin Seem quite far ta me I stay strong but it's hard to be Cause somethin bringin out the dog in me (It's like Candy) when I'm keepin my zone Chat on the phone, I lower my tone Steady plottin on takin ya home Gettin all inside of your dome, makin you moan You shoulda known (It's like Candy) As I'm seein you here, Mommy I know your peepin my stare And feelin my glare, brother thinkin bout unrollin the bear Strokin your hair, (Touchin me where?) Yeah there [Chorus] I know the deal, I talked to Mary Jane and she said Your ex-boyfriends Mike and Ike are both Lemonheads I ain't tryin ta player hate girl I know That you go with Bazooka Joe Now you know he don't love you like that He tryin ta get a Reeses piece of the Kit-Kat Really hun, what he need is a jawbreaker Cause I'm the one that'll love you baby Now and Later Be my Peppermint Paddy with a Hundred wishes An I'll be your Hershey daddy with a hundred kisses Get the Twins M&M's, they booked us outta flight today Me an you can Starburst to the Milky Way I don't care what it cost, girl a Hundred Grand We could snicker all night at my Jolly Ranch Just me and you, or call your friends up too Cause I could get my boys Babe Ruth and Charlston Chew [Chorus 5x]
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK ANDREWS
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11 facts about this song
Record History"Candy" is a song by funk group Cameo, released in 1986 as the second single from their 12th album "Word Up!".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number one on the R&B charts and became the band's highest-charting single in the UK, reaching number three.
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Song LyricsThe song is a love song that uses candy as a metaphor to describe a cute or attractive woman. The hook of the song goes as, "It's like candy, I can feel it when you walk, even when you talk, it takes over me".
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Dance Popularity"Candy" is frequently used in dance competitions, particularly for "Electric Slide" dance.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Larry Blackmon, the lead vocalist, and Tomi Jenkins, another member of Cameo.
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Cover Versions"Candy" has been covered or sampled by numerous artists, including Mariah Carey, Korn, and Will Smith.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was nominated for Best Group Video at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1987.
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LegacyEven after more than three decades since its release, "Candy" still maintains its popularity due to its energetic and catchy rhythm. It remains a staple in parties, weddings, and other social occasions.
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Cameo's RecognitionThe success of "Candy" along with "Word Up" greatly contributed to Cameo's recognition in the global music scene.
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Song StructureThe song features funk's typical slap bass with synthesizer leads part, but also has idea from rock music with a guitar solo, showing Cameo's versatility in producing cross-genre music.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, "Candy" has received positive reviews from music critics, who applaud its infectious beat, memorable lyrics, and its ability to get people onto the dance floor.
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