Verse 1
Love goes my way
Every time that I walk
Oh darling don't you know?
There's nothing in this life too grand
In spite of anything
I bought you chocolate kisses, a candy cane and more
The narrator is trying to win someone's heart with material gifts, symbolizing superficial expressions of affection.
She said "Boy you know that those candies won't do"
The person he's pursuing recognizes that material gifts aren't enough for a meaningful relationship.
Chorus
No what you need dear is lips sweeter than these
That'll melt you right out like sweets
Real kisses and genuine affection are sweeter and more meaningful than chocolate or candy.
For someone like you and I
She said dear candies won't do
Verse 2
But I bought you caramel fondue and a marshmallow treat
The narrator is still trying with material gifts, showing he hasn't yet understood the lesson.
She said "Boy can't you see that I need true love"
She explicitly states her need for authentic emotional connection rather than gifts.
[Instrumental]
Chorus
No what you need dear is lips sweeter than these
That'll melt you right out like sweets
For someone like you and I
She says dear candies won't do
Verse 3
But I bought you chocolate kisses
A candy cane and more
She said "Boy can't you see that I need me true love"
Outro
So as the season's changes, my love only grew
And somehow now I get it
The narrator finally understands the message about genuine love as time passes.
As she needs real love, the kind that's only sweet
With every changes made, we'll all be free
He recognizes that true love is the sweetest gift, and it brings freedom and fulfillment.
Oh darling you and me
Oh my lady darling you and me
And you can buy those fancy things, but they won't mean much
Much less than a kiss
The final wisdom: material gifts pale in comparison to genuine affection and connection.
Though we might fight and we might shout
We'll find our way with love
Someday
