The song Candy In The Window is about a love that has come to an end, but still lingers on in the mind of the singer. The opening lines speak to the pain and longing that comes from saying goodbye to someone you love. The singer compares their feelings to someone looking at candy in a store window, unable to resist the temptation. The chorus of the song repeats this metaphor, with the singer saying they are like a "ragged child" gazing at the candy in the window. Despite their poverty, the sweetness of the candy still calls to them. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that their relationship is over, but they still hold out hope that their former partner may come back to them someday. They urge their partner to keep in touch, even as they know it may not be possible. Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on lost love and the difficulty of letting go. The candy in the window is a symbol of the sweetness of love, and the pain that comes from being unable to fully experience it.
