[Intro] (Heavy, slinky bassline with gritty electric guitar stabs and a steady, driving drum beat. No synths. Big, soulful brass swells.) [Stanza 1] [Female voice, sultry and rhythmic] I walked into the gala in high heels with confidence, Scanning every muscled lad lack of common sense. I spotted him across the room, a rogue with devilish flair, He had a pocket full of magic, and a very hungry stare. I didn't wait for him to move, I stepped into his space, I saw some foil packaged treats and wanted just a taste. I reached right in and grabbed a piece, a special kinda treat, I popped it in my mouth and grinned for I was now complete. [Chorus] (Full band kicks in, powerful and cinematic. Brass section accents.) [Male and Female voices duet together] Don't settle for the pantry or a sugar soda dandy, I’m looking for a man whose sweet, and always very handy. I know I’ll recognize him by the contents of his pocket, For if he’s bearing treats for me, I’ll blast off like a rocket! [Hook, heavy beat:] Strangers have the best candy! [Hook, heavy beat:] Yeah strangers always have the best candy! I know I’ll find a man in here who’ll make me want to sin A handsome lad with lots of gifts who’ll want to dive right in! [Hook:] Strangers have the best candy! [Hook:] Yeah strangers always have the best candy! [Stanza 2] [Male Voice, smooth and charismatic] I met a girl in sequins with a grin that reached her eyes, She had a box of pralines that was just the perfect size. She offered me a sample of her cherry-centered dream, It was richer than hot butter and it’s smoother than whipped cream. We shared a little laughter while we polished off the box, She’s my sugar coated fantasy, a treat I must detox. She leaned in close to whisper, "I’ll show you my hidden stash," And I knew right there and then that we were going to crash! [Chorus] [Male and Female voices duet together] Don't settle for the pantry or a sugar soda dandy, I’m looking for a man whose sweet, and always very handy. I know I’ll recognize him by the contents of his pocket, For if he’s bearing treats for me, I’ll blast off like a rocket! [Hook:] Strangers have the best candy! [Hook:] Yeah strangers always have the best candy! I know I’ll find a man in here who’ll make me want to sin A handsome lad with lots of gifts who’ll want to dive right in! [Hook:] Strangers have the best candy! [Hook:] Yeah strangers always have the best candy! [Bridge] (Half-time tempo, heavy drum fills and growling bass. Music gets darker and moodier.) [Female Voice, breathy and intense] Now, my friend likes sugar taffy that she gets down at the shore, My buddy likes the peppermint he buys at the drugstore. But I want the exotic, the forbidden, and the rare, A kind of sugar-coating that you eat upon a dare. So if your pocket’s full of something decadent and fine, Don't be surprised if I decide to make your treasure mine. [Chorus] (Explosive energy, big brass and rock-pop drums) [Male and Female voices duet together] Don't settle for the pantry or a sugar soda dandy, I’m looking for a man whose sweet, and always very handy. I know I’ll recognize him by the contents of his pocket, For if he’s bearing treats for me, I’ll blast off like a rocket! [Hook:] Strangers have the best candy! [Hook:] Yeah strangers always have the best candy! I know I’ll find a man in here who’ll make me want to sin A handsome lad with lots of gifts who’ll want to dive right in! [Hook:] Strangers have the best candy! [Hook:] Yeah strangers always have the best candy! [Outro] (Tempo picks up, big brass finish with heavy electric guitar) [Female Voice, spoken with a laugh:] That’s right! I’ll take the gold, I’ll take the red, I’ll take the blue! You got a candy hidden in there, sugar? Please share, because life’s too short for plain vanilla... Give me the mystery box every single time! (Big final drum crash and sustained brass chord) T
