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In the early 20th century a "candyman" was either a drug dealer(as previously stated) or someone who was renowned for being lucky, especially with women. The later meaning does seem to fit the first stanza and refrain better.
In the early 20th century a "candyman" was either a drug dealer(as previously stated) or someone who was renowned for being lucky, especially with women. The later meaning does seem to fit the first stanza and refrain better.