Candy

Mandy Moore

About Candy

"Candy" is a song by American pop singer Mandy Moore. It served as Moore's debut single and second track on her 1999 debut studio album, So Real. Written and composed by Denise Rich, Dave Katz, Denny Kleiman and produced by Jive Jones, Tony Battaglia, Shaun Fisher, "Candy" was released on August 17, 1999, by Epic Records. The music video, which was directed by Chris Robinson, had a cameo by the girl group PYT. The song was included in the Asian release of the MTV compilation album Fantastic Females Vol. 2 in the early 2000s. 


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2000
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I'm so addicted to the loving that you're feeding to me (ohhh)
Can't do without it, this feeling's got me weak in the knees (ohh baby)
Body's in withdrawal every time you take it away (ohhh)
Can't you hear me callin'?
Begging you to come out and play? (awww yeah)

So baby come to me
Baby, Show me who you are (yeah yeah yeah)
Sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart (oooh baby)

I'm craving (I'm cravin) for you, I'm missing you like candy (missin you like candy)
Sweet sweet loving got me going to the extreme,
Won't go without it this vibe has gotta hold on me
Satisfying baby let me show what I'm made of

No doubt about it, got me feeling crazy can't get enough.
(baby baby baby baby won't you)

So baby come to me
Baby, Show me who you are (yeah yeah yeah)
Sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart (oooh baby)

I'm craving (I'm cravin) for you,
I'm missing you like candy (missin you like candy)
So baby come to me,
Baby show me who you are (ohhhh baby, ohhh baby)

Sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart (like sugar, ohhh baby)
I'm cravin for you (im cravin)
I'm missin' you like Candy (missin you like candy)

You know who you are,
Your love is as sweet as Candy
I'll be forever yours
Love always, Mandy

Boy I'm cravin'
Missing you like Candy
So baby come to me
Baby, Show me who you are (show me who you are, yeah!)

Sweet to me (sweet to me!)
Like sugar to my heart (my, my, my, my!)
I'm craving (I'm cravin!) for you,
I'm missing you like candy

So baby come to me
Baby, Show me who you are
Sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart (oooh baby)

I'm craving (I'm cravin) for you,
I'm missing you like candy

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Mandy Moore

Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer–songwriter, actress and fashion designer. Raised in Florida, Moore first came to prominence with her 1999 debut single "Candy", which peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. It's subsequent album, So Real, went on to receive a Platinum certification from the RIAA. Two more singles, "Walk Me Home" and "So Real", were released but failed to have the success of their predecessor. Her 2000 single "I Wanna Be with You", became her first Top 40 hit in the US, peaking at number 24 on the Hot 100 chart. The parent album, titled the same, was released that same year to generally mixed reviews. The album went on to achieve Gold certification. After revealing her displeasure with her early work… more »

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Written by: Denise Rich, Denny Kleiman, Tony Battaglia, David Katz

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Candy" was released as Mandy Moore's debut single on August 17, 1999.
Album
This song was a part of Mandy's debut studio album "So Real."
Music Chart
"Candy" reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Certification
The song was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for selling over 35,000 units.
Genre
"Candy" is a pop and dance-pop song, which also includes teen pop elements.
Songwriters
The song was written by Denise Rich, Dave Katz, and Denny Kleiman.
Lyrics Theme
In the "Candy" lyrics, Mandy Moore sings about a former lover whom she considers as sweet as candy but realizes she may be dreaming about him unrealistically.
Inspiration
The song's pop sound was inspired by the teen pop trend of the late '90s, championed by artists like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Music Video
The music video for "Candy" directed by Chris Robinson involves Moore dancing and singing in various colorful outfits and settings, matching the song's bubbly and youthful vibe.
Performance
Despite its moderate performance on the charts, "Candy" became one of Moore's signature songs and made her a known figure in the teen pop scene.
Critic Review
Although some critics classified the song as generic teen pop, many praised Moore's singing ability and potential as a young artist.
Pop Culture Reference
The song was included as a dance number in the 2001 movie "The Princess Diaries."

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