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Who knew that such a simple, lame statement like “I have a crush on you” could make such an amazing pop song? Mandy might be ashamed of the music she put out early in her career, but I love it. It’s fantastically awful — I like that in a song, clearly.
If you were in middle school or high school when this song came out, I’d be wiling to bet money that you either sang along in the mirror or sang along with your one true love in mind. Now your “one true love” is a fat loser who works at Burger King, but that’s another topic completely.
For now, let’s revel in the pop magic that is young love.
♥ | 351 playsThis is the best music video Mandy Moore has ever made. Don’t even think of arguing with that fact. And apparently I’m on a Bollywood binge today, because this song/video definitely has more than a hint of Indian flavor (but mostly Asian/Buddhist flavor).
Regardless, Mandy Moore’s danciest song comes complete with a sexy, dancey video and a completely awesome faux-hawk.
Mandy Moore - “Candy”
Oh my god. I love it. LOVE IT.
It’s so terrible. First of all, let’s start with the CD player slung over her shoulder. I had no idea they even made shoulder straps for CD players back then. AMAZING. Then there’s the hair — the spikey/pigtailed hot mess that just screams 2001. Then, of course there’s the bright green VW Beetle and skater-boi love interest who’s cool enough to drive a motorized scooter.
And can I just say that I feel incredibly creepy watching a very young Mandy Moore singing about how she’s addicted to the lovin’ I’m feeding her? Ewwie. I’m so glad Mandy’s grown up into a real artist.
P.S. That little spoken interlude is still the best thing in the history of the world.