Candyman
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Sickly sweet, his poison seeks For the young ones who don't understand The danger in his hands With a jaundiced wink see his cunning slink Oh trust in me my pretty one Come walk with me my helpless one Candyman Syrup lies upon your tongue Ge latine saliva spills The flash of a guillotine a smile Candyman - oh candyman No pity for him, their misery screams Unspeakable things A cool missile, yes it's in his smile With open arms to welcome you Beware the masked pretender He always lies, this candyman Those lips conspire in treachery To strike in cloak and dagger, see! Candyman - oh candyman And all the children, he warns ''don't tell,'' Those threats are sold With their guilt and shame they think they're to blane For candyman - oh candyman
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Written by: MATTHEW DAVID CLAYDEN, MARK WILLIAMS
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Candyman" is a song from the post-punk genre, reflecting Siouxsie and the Banshees' contribution to this style of music.
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AlbumThe song belongs to the band's seventh studio album "Tinderbox", which was released in April 1986.
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Charts Success"Candyman" was quite successful and reached 34th position on the UK Singles Chart proving that Siouxsie and the Banshees had a significant following.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, reinforcing its popularity. This video featured Siouxsie in a variety of scenes linking to themes of childhood, fantasy, and fear.
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Song Meaning"Candyman" is thought to be about the damage done to children when they're subjected to bad experiences. The lyrics contain themes of innocence and violence.
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Line-upAt the time of recording this song, the band consisted of Siouxsie Sioux, Steven Severin, Budgie, and it was the first album featuring guitarist John Valentine Carruthers.
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Live Performances"Candyman" was regularly performed live by the band. Some of their powerful performances of this song can be found on various video sharing platforms.
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Sound StyleThe song is known for its haunting guitar sound, supported by a driving rhythm section and Siouxsie Sioux's distinctive vocal delivery.
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InfluenceSeveral artists have cited Siouxsie and the Banshees as an influence, including the song "Candyman". Artists like PJ Harvey and Morrissey have spoken about the impact of the band on their musical style.
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Cover VersionsWhile "Candyman" hasn't been extensively covered by other artists, its style and themes have inspired countless musicians in the post-punk and goth rock genres.
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ProductionThe song along with the album was produced by Siouxsie and the Banshees and Hugh Jones. This collaboration resulted in one of the band's most successful and enduring releases.
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