Candy

Morphine's song 'Candy' delves into the complex emotions of love, despair, and existential questioning. The lyrics revolve around a character named Candy, who expresses a sense of nihilism and detachment from the world. She tells the narrator that 'nothing really matters anymore,' a sentiment that suggests a deep-seated disillusionment with life. This nihilistic outlook is further emphasized when Candy mentions making 'arrangements in the sand,' a metaphor that could signify transient or impermanent plans, much like writing in the sand that can easily be washed away by the tide.

Candy's desire to take the narrator to 'Candyland' can be interpreted as a longing for an escape from reality, a place where they can be together away from the world's troubles. However, this Candyland is not necessarily a utopia; it could also represent a state of mind where one is detached from the harsh realities of life. The repeated mention of 'arrangements in the sand' and the invitation to Candyland suggest a fragile, almost ephemeral, sense of solace that Candy is offering.

The song also touches on themes of love and dependency. When Candy asks if the narrator could go on if she died, it brings forth the fear of loss and the realization of their emotional interdependence. The narrator's response, 'of course I said I couldn't and of course we knew that's wrong,' highlights the complexity of their relationship—acknowledging that life would go on, albeit painfully, without Candy. This interplay of existential dread, fleeting comfort, and deep emotional bonds makes 'Candy' a poignant exploration of human vulnerability and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.