Sex and Candy
Marcy Playground
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Hangin' round downtown by myself And I had so much time To sit and think about myself And then there she was Like double cherry pie Yeah there she was Like disco superfly I smell sex and candy here Who's that lounging in my chair Who's that casting devious stares In my direction Mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this surely is a dream Hangin' round downtown by myself And I had too much caffeine And I was thinkin' 'bout myself And then there she was In platform double suede Yeah there she was Like disco lemonade I smell sex and candy here Who's that lounging in my chair Who's that casting devious stares In my direction Mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this surely is a dream I smell sex and candy here Who's that lounging in my chair Who's that casting devious stares In my direction Mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this surely is a dream Yeah mama this must be my dream
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Written by: JOHN K. WOZNIAK
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Sex and Candy" is originally a song by Marcy Playground. It was the lead single off of their self-titled debut studio album in 1997.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a big success and reached number 1 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, a spot it maintained for a whopping 15 weeks.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was ranked as one of the top 10 "One-Hit Wonders of the 90s" by VH1.
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Song InterpretationDespite its title, the song does not have overtly sexual overtones. It is more about a dreamlike scenario and the confusion and disconnection the lead singer felt while writing it.
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AcclaimThe song has since been acclaimed for its unique blend of alternative rock and post-grunge elements, combined with its catchy melody.
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Maroon 5 CoverThe song was covered by Maroon 5 for the 2014 compilation album "V".
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Unique StyleTheir rendition stayed faithful to the original while adding a unique Maroon 5 touch, featuring Adam Levine's usual soulful high notes and distinct voice timber.
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Live PerformanceMaroon 5's cover was performed live in concert and was well received by fans of both the band and the original song.
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PopularityMaroon 5's version of the song, although not released as a single, gained popularity due to the band's massive fan following and the familiarity of the original song.
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DifferencesUnlike Marcy Playground's more stripped-down and raw sound, Maroon 5’s version is more polished with a pop-friendly feel, making it different and unique in its own way.
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