From Jolly Ranchers to Laffy Taffy: A look at candy metaphors in music

In Maroon 5's popular new Sugar remix, Nicki Minaj raps:
Yo, I got them Now & Laters, and them Jolly Ranchers, too

It ain't a question, but I got the answers, too....

And if you need it, then I'mma put it on ya

Ain't nothin' sweeter, you want this sugar, don't ya?

Up, down, inside, water park it, slip slide,

Wouda, shoulda, coulda got ya sugar get ya sugar
We know Minaj is talking about sugary sweets, but she actually means something else (that we can't explicitly say on this site).  Similar candy metaphor usage: . Here are four other ways candy has been used as a metaphor in music:

'Laffy Taffy' by D4L

This song has so much symbolism: A "Laffy Taffy" is a rear end, while the rapper refers to himself as "Mr. Chocolate" and "Jolly Rancher" for reasons that can be inferred. Similar candy metaphor usage: , .
Girl shake that Laffy Taffy

That Laffy Taffy...

I'm looking for Mrs. Bubble Gum...

Girls call me Jolly Rancher...

'Candy Girl' by New Edition

This G-rated hit seems to simply use the word "candy" to mean sweet. Similar candy metaphor usage: , .

My girl's like candy, a candy treat

She knocks me hot up off my feet....

Candy girl

You are my world

You look so sweet

You're a special treat.

'Candy' by Mandy Moore

Moore's comparing her addiction to her lover, to her addiction to sugar. Well, it could be worse. Similar candy metaphor usage: , 
I'm so addicted to the loving that you're feeding to me.

Can't do without it, this feelings got me weak in the knees.

Body's in withdrawal, every time you take it away...

'Candy (Drippin' Like Water) by Snoop Dogg

In this song, candy means drugs.  Similar candy metaphor usage: .
Now & Later's, gum drops, jelly beans
Lollipops and triple beams
Blue carpet, yeah that's the treatment
Candy so sweet, got everybody eatin' it
But no candy metaphor can really outdo Maroon 5's own seemingly-innocent one in the song Sweet Kiwi. We'll let you figure that one out.

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