This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I'm so addicted
To the loving that you're feeding to me
Can't do without it
This feeling's got me weak in the knees
Body's in withdrawal
Every time you take it away
Can't you hear me calling?
Begging you to come out and play, oh yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
Sweet, sweet loving
Got me going to the extreme
Won't go without it
This vibe has got a hold of me
Satisfying baby
Let me know you what I'm made of
No doubt about it
Got me going crazy, can't get enough
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
Boy your love and kiss is sweet like candy
And I'm craving you, missing you like candy
Boy your love and kiss is sweet like candy
And I'm craving you, missing you like candy
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
To the loving that you're feeding to me
Can't do without it
This feeling's got me weak in the knees
Body's in withdrawal
Every time you take it away
Can't you hear me calling?
Begging you to come out and play, oh yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
Sweet, sweet loving
Got me going to the extreme
Won't go without it
This vibe has got a hold of me
Satisfying baby
Let me know you what I'm made of
No doubt about it
Got me going crazy, can't get enough
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
Boy your love and kiss is sweet like candy
And I'm craving you, missing you like candy
Boy your love and kiss is sweet like candy
And I'm craving you, missing you like candy
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
So baby come to me
Show me who you are
Be sweet to me
Like sugar to my heart
I'm craving for you
I'm missing you like candy, yeah
Lyrics submitted by Breakingbenjaminfan
Candy Lyrics as written by Denny Kleiman Denise Rich
Lyrics © Raleigh Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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