Dear John Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kweli 

Cover art for Dear John lyrics by Ryan Adams

Could the reference to candy, possibly be a reference to heroin? and that he started using it one summer but she was too upset as she said to bother him about what he was doing? This could have led to a premature death and the reason why she is so upset as it could have been prevented. She is as mad at John as she is heartbroken.