Candy Kisses

Hank Locklin · Please Help Me I'm Falling [Bear Family] [1995]

(George Morgan)

Candy kisses wrapped in paper

Mean more to you than any of mine

Candy kisses wrapped in paper

You'd rather have them any old time.

You don't mean it when you whisper

Those sweet love words in my ear

Candy kisses wrapped in paper

Mean more to you than mine do dear.

--- Instrumental ---

I build a castle out of dreams dear

I thought that you were building one too

Now my castles all have fallen

And I am left alone and blue.

Once my heart was filled with gladness

Now there's sadness only tears

Candy kisses wrapped in paper

Mean more to you than mine do dear...

Candy Kisses

Hank Locklin's 'Candy Kisses' stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, romantic country style, characterized by his distinctive baritone and gentle delivery. Recorded for the Bear Family label in 1995, the track appears on the compilation 'Please Help Me I'm Falling,' which gathers several of his tender love songs. The recording captures the polished sound typical of late-career reissues, focusing on the song's sweet melody and Locklin's ability to convey intimacy without grandiosity. As part of his broader discography, the song reflects his enduring appeal in the English-speaking country music scene, where his work often blends traditional storytelling with a soft, melodic approach that resonates with listeners seeking heartfelt ballads.