Candy's Going Bad
Golden Earring · The Red Bullet Years [2002]
Got on top and found the secret entrance
Are you satisfied?
Through neon doors, 'cross killing floors
She got sucked into a champagne desert
Are you satisfied?
Daddy said: I'll break your bones
If you come home dressed in Peacock clothes
Mother said: quit the show
She didn't want the neighbours to know
Candy had to quit the show
Well, Candy didn't care, when she started her affair
With the studs and the mares of the night
Are you satisfied?
Teddy knows the rule, of the underground school
He's got Candy wrapped 'round his finger
Are you satisfied?
Daddy said: I'll break your bones
If you don't get your tricks off the phone
Mother said: quit the show
She didn't want the neighbours to know
Candy's going bad - got a room to let
Candy's going bad - got a pimp named Ted
Candy's going bad - Long Green's where it's at
Candy's going bad - she got stars in her head
Candy took the pearls, got ahead of the girls
Got on top and found the secret entrance
Are you satisfied?
Daddy said: I'll break your bones
If you come home dressed in Peacock clothes
Mother said: quit the show
I don't want the neighbours to know
Candy's going bad - got a room to let
Candy's going bad - got a pimp named Ted
Candy's going bad - Long Green's where it's at
Candy's going bad - she got stars in her head
Candy's Going Bad
Golden Earring's 'Candy's Going Bad' stands as a compelling example of the Dutch rock band's enduring versatility. Emerging from the era that produced their monumental hit 'Radar Love,' this track showcases the group's signature blend of hard rock and bluesy undertones. The recording captures the band at a creative peak, balancing energetic instrumentation with the atmospheric textures that defined their mid-career output. While often overshadowed by their more famous anthems, the song reflects the sophisticated songwriting and tight musicianship that have sustained Golden Earring's international reputation for decades. It remains a vital part of their extensive discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the rich musical landscape they cultivated during this prolific period.