The song "Candidate" by Jade Bird is about a person who feels like they are constantly being taken advantage of and used by others. They feel like they have a sign on their head and back that says "walk all over me" and "take all my money". This person also feels like they are constantly being judged, blamed, and hated by others. Despite this treatment, the protagonist of the song is willing to be a great candidate for someone to employ and toy with. However, towards the end of the song, they come to a realization that they have reached their limit and it is now their turn to watch the person who has been using them take the fall. Overall, the song is about standing up for oneself and not allowing others to take advantage of them, even if they may have been a great candidate for those who seek to use and abuse them.
