Candy

Iggy Pop · Essential [2011]

It's a rainy afternoon In 1990

The big city...geez, it's been 20 years!

Candy,

You were so fine

Beautiful, beautiful Girl from the north

You burned my heart with a flickering torch

I had a dream that no one else could see

You gave me love for free



CHORUS

Candy Candy Candy

I can't let you go

All my life you're haunting me

I loved you so

Candy Candy Candy

I can't let you go

Life is crazy

Candy baby



Yeah, well it hurt me real bad when you left

Hell, I'm glad you got out

But I miss you I've had a hole in my heart

For so long

I've learned to fake it and Just smile along

Down on the street

Those men are all the same

I need a love

Not games

Not games



CHORUS

Candy - Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop's "Candy" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, punk-infused rock style, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and driving rhythm. Originally released on the 1986 album "Blah-Blah-Blah," the track exemplifies the band's energetic approach to garage rock and new wave. The song captures the chaotic spirit of the era through its repetitive, mantra-like chorus and Iggy's trademark aggressive performance. As a staple of his discography, "Candy" has become a defining track in the punk rock canon, often featured on compilations that highlight his influential career. Its enduring appeal lies in its unpolished authenticity and the visceral energy that defined the late 1980s music scene.