In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Daughter of a woman who comes and goes,
Candy
Daugher of a man she barely knows,
Candy
All grown up about the things, people know to do,
How to take a love, and tear it in two
No no no, that isn't how it's gonna be
For Candy
She wants to be in love but she doesn't know why,
Candy
They think she's a child, but look at her,
My my Candy
Step by step, this is her debut
Looking for love, that's made to stay true
Step by step, she's looking for more than I see
For Candy
Candy, you know what your love is worth
It's a good thing
Candy, take care of your own love first
What the world needs know
All the young men want to pin her down.
Candy
If you're looking for a real love, it's a ghost town
Candy
Step by step, this her debut
Looking for love that's made to stay true
Step by step, she's looking for more than I see
For Candy
Candy
Daugher of a man she barely knows,
Candy
All grown up about the things, people know to do,
How to take a love, and tear it in two
No no no, that isn't how it's gonna be
For Candy
She wants to be in love but she doesn't know why,
Candy
They think she's a child, but look at her,
My my Candy
Step by step, this is her debut
Looking for love, that's made to stay true
Step by step, she's looking for more than I see
For Candy
Candy, you know what your love is worth
It's a good thing
Candy, take care of your own love first
What the world needs know
All the young men want to pin her down.
Candy
If you're looking for a real love, it's a ghost town
Candy
Step by step, this her debut
Looking for love that's made to stay true
Step by step, she's looking for more than I see
For Candy
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Daughter of a woman who comes and goes, Candy Daugher of a man she barely knows, Candy All grown up about the things, people know to do, How to take a love, and tear it in two No no no, that isn't how it's gonna be for Candy
She wants to be in love but she doesn't know why, Candy They think she's a child, but look at her, my my Candy Step by step, this is her debut Looking for love, that's made to stay true Step by step, she's looking for more than I see for Candy
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All the young men want to pin her down. Candy If you're looking for a real love, it's a ghost town Candy Step by step, this her debut Looking for love that's made to stay true Step by step, she's looking for more than I see for Candy
Sorry, Jackson, but your lyrics are all over the Internet already and since your birth in 1948 your talent has brought you fame and fortune. (I'm trying to justify posting the lyrics:). The song seems to be about a woman from a broken home who is in search of true love, and she is reminded that she must love herself first. Nice tune.