Sex and Candy

Marcy Playground

About Sex and Candy

"Sex and Candy" is a song by American alternative rock group Marcy Playground, a single from their 1997 self-titled debut album. It is a post-grunge song with psychedelic elements that features bass guitar and drums. Lead singer John Wozniak was inspired to write the song after a woman told him that a room smelled like "sex and candy." The song's abstract lyrics reference the disco era and include hippie lingo. In 1997, Wozniak said that "Sex and Candy" is an unorthodox love song; later, he said he does not know what the song means. Music critics mostly praised the song. Some found it sensual; many compared it to the music of Nirvana. Some critics interpreted the track as a love song, while others thought its lyrics were nonsensical. Commercially, "Sex and Candy" peaked at number 2 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart, number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Songs chart, staying there for a record-setting 15 weeks. Worldwide, the single reached the top 20 in Australia, Iceland and Norway; it is the band's only hit song. A music video was directed and conceptualized by Jamie Caliri, depicting Wozniak's head protruding from a hole inside of a mountain and a crawling spider; it has been interpreted in Freudian terms and compared to the work of Salvador Dalí. "Sex and Candy" remains popular on rock radio and has been covered by Maroon 5 and Slothrust. 


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1997
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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

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Marcy Playground

Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band consisting of three members: John Wozniak (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Dylan Keefe (Bass), and Shlomi Lavie (Drums). The band is best known for its 1997 hit "Sex and Candy". more »

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Written by: JOHN K. WOZNIAK

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Background Information
"Sex and Candy" is originally a song by Marcy Playground. It was the lead single off of their self-titled debut studio album in 1997.
Chart Success
The song was a big success and reached number 1 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, a spot it maintained for a whopping 15 weeks.
Pop Culture Reference
The song was ranked as one of the top 10 "One-Hit Wonders of the 90s" by VH1.
Song Interpretation
Despite its title, the song does not have overtly sexual overtones. It is more about a dreamlike scenario and the confusion and disconnection the lead singer felt while writing it.
Acclaim
The song has since been acclaimed for its unique blend of alternative rock and post-grunge elements, combined with its catchy melody.
Maroon 5 Cover
The song was covered by Maroon 5 for the 2014 compilation album "V".
Unique Style
Their rendition stayed faithful to the original while adding a unique Maroon 5 touch, featuring Adam Levine's usual soulful high notes and distinct voice timber.
Live Performance
Maroon 5's cover was performed live in concert and was well received by fans of both the band and the original song.
Popularity
Maroon 5's version of the song, although not released as a single, gained popularity due to the band's massive fan following and the familiarity of the original song.
Differences
Unlike Marcy Playground's more stripped-down and raw sound, Maroon 5’s version is more polished with a pop-friendly feel, making it different and unique in its own way.

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