Sex And Candy
Alexander Jean Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alexander Jean's "Sex and Candy" are somewhat enigmatic and suggestive, leaving much room for interpretation. The song's opening lines find the singer "hanging around downtown" and contemplating his own existence. There's a sense of isolation and introspection here, but soon enough, he sees a woman who catches his eye. Described in somewhat objectifying terms as "double cherry pie" and "disco superfly," she exudes sex appeal.

The song's chorus repeats the refrain "I smell sex and candy here," a line that is both evocative and cryptic. It suggests a sense of sensory overload, as if the singer is intoxicated by the woman's pheromones and the sweet aroma of something else. The identity of the person "lounging in my chair" and "casting devious stares in my direction" remains unclear, adding to the sense of mystery.

Overall, the lyrics of "Sex and Candy" offer an impressionistic portrait of desire and temptation. There's a sense of longing and fantasy here, as if the singer simply can't resist the allure of this woman and the atmosphere she creates. The lyrics don't offer a clear narrative or resolution, but rather leave things open-ended and suggestive, inviting the listener to imagine what might happen next.

Line by Line Meaning

Hangin' round downtown by myself
I was alone in the city

And I had so much time
I had a lot of time to myself

To sit and think about myself
I spent my time reflecting on my own thoughts and feelings

And then there she was
Suddenly, a woman appeared

Like double cherry pie
She was like a delicious treat

Yeah there she was
She was really there in front of me

Like disco superfly
She was cool and confident like a disco dancer

I smell sex and candy here
I sense some sexual energy in the air

Who's that lounging in my chair
Someone is sitting in my chair, but I don't know who

Who's that casting devious stares
Someone is looking at me in a sly or sneaky way

In my direction
They are looking at me specifically

Mama this surely is a dream
I can't believe this is happening, it feels like a dream

And I had too much caffeine
I consumed too much coffee

And I was thinkin' 'bout myself
I continued to dwell on my own thoughts and feelings

In platform double suede
She was wearing high-heeled shoes with soft material

Like disco lemonade
She was refreshing and sweet like lemonade at a disco party

Yeah mama this must be my dream
I'm convinced that none of this is real

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John K. Wozniak

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