Candy Kisses
Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis
I can't help wanting her kisses all the time
I run to meet her like a kid with a dollar
To the corner candy store
It's what I'm livin' for
But I want more than your candy kisses
She starts movin' I say "Honey please"
(Back-up vocal "I don't want your kisses")
I ain't foolin', you know it isn't right to tease
(Back-up vocal "I don't need your kisses")
I tell her "Sugar you're a true fine lover."
"You're as sweet as cherry pie"
But no matter how I try
I can't get high
On your candy kisses
I don't want our love to stop
(Back-up vocal-"Don't stop it")
If it should stop
(Back-up vocal-"Don't stop it")
My heart would break
If the sun should get to hot
(Back-up vocal-"Don't stop it")
It's gonna melt away the icing on our cake
Candy kisses knock me off my feet
(Back-up vocal "I don't want your kisses")
Fill me up but leave me feelin' incomplete
(Back-up vocal "I don't need your kisses")
Fancy wrappin's and well-made trappin's
Will lead me to your door
What I'm hungry for
Is so much mooore...than your candy kisses
("Candy kisses, candy candy kisses")
("Candy kisses, candy candy kisses"
Candy kisses knock me off my feet
Fill me up but leave me incomplete
Since your wrappin's lead me to your door
It's not the only kind of love that I'm lookin' for
Candy kisses ain't enough for me
Got to have all your lovin' if you're gonna stay with me
("Candy kisses, keep your candy kisses")
Candy, candy, candy kisses ain't enough for me
Got to have all your love if you're gonna stay with me
("Candy kisses, keep your candy kisses")
Candy, candy, candy kisses ain't enough for me
Got to have all your love if you're gonna stay with me
("Candy kisses, keep your candy kisses")
Candy, candy, candy kisses ain't enough for me
Got to have all your love if you're gonna stay with me
About Candy Kisses
"Candy Kisses" by Jerry Lee Lewis stands as a quintessential example of his signature rockabilly style, blending raw energy with a polished pop sensibility. Released during the height of his career, the track showcases Lewis's characteristic vocal delivery, characterized by a raspy tone and rhythmic intensity that defined the early 1950s sound. As a key component of his discography, the song reflects the era's transition from country roots to rock and roll, capturing the rebellious spirit that made him a cultural icon. The recording exemplifies the collaborative effort typical of the period, featuring the driving guitar work and backbeat that became hallmarks of his performances. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the manic excitement of live shows, cementing Lewis's place in the history of American music.