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The Candy Store! 🐦‍⬛ Remaster (Syracuse, 2005)

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[Intro | Bright clean guitars shimmer over a bouncing bassline as Thumper counts in with crisp stick clicks and a playful hi-hat groove. Layered "oohs" and "aahs" drift through the mix while a tiny shop bell rings, welcoming the listener through the Green Door before the full band bursts into the adventure.] [Verse 1 | Punchy palm-muted guitars dance around Little Crow's vocals while energetic live drums leave pockets for the lyrics to breathe. Handclaps answer key phrases, making the invitation feel warm, playful, and impossible to resist.] Oh–oh–ooh! Wanna come with me? I know of a place— Candy as far as the eye can see! Punching wonder right in your face! [Clap—clap, clap, clap — clap, clap—clap] Oh–oh–ooh! Just right down the street, Only a few blocks away, Such an earthy-grown fragrance! Calling out my name! Whoa–oh–oh–oh! [Clap, clap, clap—clap—clap.] [Instrumental Break | the guitars stop on a dime, leaving only a bouncy bass groove and Thumper's playful tom fills, crisp snare pops, rhythmic stick clicks, and cheerful "Hey!" gang shouts. The band teases what's waiting beyond the Green Door before crashing back into the next verse.] [Verse 2] Oh–oh–oh! Take my hand, Step right in, Rows of candy—dancing above your head! Oh, oh, oh—don't worry, just stay happy! [Clap, clap—clap] [Chug] See those police? Hustling the streets, They won't try a thing! Whoa—oh-oh-oh—not since—le–gal–i—zation! [Clap, clap—clap] [Pre-Chorus 1] Their varieties—top shelf candies! Follow my lead and trust me! There's a mile-high list to see, Try to keep up with me! [Clap—clap—CLAP!] [Chorus 1 | the band explodes with bright power chords and soaring gang vocals. A dramatic half-beat stop after "LET'S SEE!" creates anticipation before the guitars, bass, and drums surge back together. Every clap, pause, and accent feels like another aisle opening inside the candy store.] LET'S SEE! They have— Green Crack—Jillybean, Hash Plant—Fat Freddy. Fruity Juice—Vortex, Double Dutch— Kong Forty Seven. Euphoria—Pineapple Express, Opium— Queen Anne's Revenge! Maui Wowie—Dr. Who, Purple Urkle—Gorilla Glue— And Ultra Sour TOO! More firebomb THC, Waiting just for you n' me! In this sacred candy dispensary! Open up your mind with me! [Instrumental Solo | A memorable melodic lead guitar becomes the narrator, weaving through the aisles with playful phrases that listeners can hum after one listen. The bass dances around the melody while Thumper answers with energetic tom fills, ghost notes, syncopated snare accents, and joyful kick patterns. Short guitar feedback, string plucks, and rhythmic pauses keep the adventure moving forward until a signature drum fill launches the next section.] [Verse 3] Oooh–oh–oohh! Come on down! Let's check out, All those bongs— Set all around! [Clap, clap—clap–clap, clap—clap.] Oooh–oh–oohh! Look at those—fire pipes and bowls! Don't worry one bit— 'Bout too strong of a hit! Come over here—my dear, Check out this— It also comes in low dose! [Clap, clap—clap–clap, clap—clap.] [Chug, chug] [Verse 4] Oh–oh,—I know, yeah—I'm aware, Guard up—you're looking kinda scared, How about we wander over there, Lemme show ya—a bit more? [Clap, clap—clap–clap, clap—clap.] [Chug] Oh–oh,—so prepared, If you dare, Step up to that front counter— Over by that pretty green do—ooor! [Clap, clap—clap–clap, clap—clap.] [Pre-Chorus 2] Check that venue, With their menu, Oh so—funny names, So potent strains! Every single–lineage labeled! Underneath their crystallized canopy! (Just breathe— Trust me— Let's see—) [CLAP] [Chorus 2] Special's flarin'! Head Band—Master Hemp! Chemdog— Industrial Plant! [Clap—clap—clap.] Sour Diesel—Kryptonite! Durban Poison!—OH!— Those Northern Lights! Killer Purps!—Pandora's Box! Jack Herer— Alien Moon Rocks! [Clap—clap—clap.] Italian Ice!—Kryptonite! [Sparse ghost notes.] One-on-one!— [Quick feedback.] Olympia! [Double string pluck.] Blue Dream!—Lemon Head! Lucky Queen!— Trainwreck! Triple Cheese!—Sour Tea Runtz! And lastly... LUMPY SPACE—POWERED PRINCESS! [Clap—clap—clap.] All the candy your eyes could ever see... They even offer—free delivery!... This deal is rare! Talk to the nice lady—right there! She will help you, With whatever you ne—eed! [Half-Time Bridge / Outro | The tempo remains unchanged, but the groove drops into a huge half-time pocket. Spacious palm-muted guitars, deep bass, and wide drum accents give every lyric room to breathe. The reveal unfolds with warmth and humor, while strategic silences to end.] When it comes to me and you, We both know it's true... Our generations— Are spaced pretty far apart... But can't you see?— If I said the dispensary, I know you would've jumped outta the car! But since we are here, My sweet dearest dear, Could you give this Mary J a try? And I'm so, so—sorry Grandma, For making you cry! Let's dry your tears, Get you stoned outta your mind! You'll forget— And not even give a shit, About being trau—ma—tiiized! (Trauma—tiiized!)