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Gruff Rhys – Candylion (2007) | Track profile | Dork

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Candylion

Release date: 8th January 2007

From Candylion

Track 2

2:31

Alternative Music Pop Pop/Rock

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"Candylion" is a single by Gruff Rhys, from the album Candylion, released 8th January 2007. The track is 2:31 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 4 articles about Gruff Rhys.

About the Artist

Gruff Rhys

Gruff Rhys

Lyrics

Candylion

A long time ago,
In the Kingdom of Candy,
A lion once roamed the streets,
And kept time.
Howled on the hour,
Whined on the minute,
Roared every second,
Day of the year.

Candylion

Dreams can come true,
Nightmares can also,
Opposites push and pull to the fore.
Morph into flowers,
Or a frozen winter,
Wer're flying in love,
Or falling in hate

Candylion

Candy
A penguin and carnation
Lion
A lemon and Dalmation
Candy
And 'though I look for inspiration
Lion
Still my favorite combinations'

Candylion

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Track details

From Candylion

2:312007Single

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Album

8th January 2007

Track number

2

Release year

2007

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2Candylion
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4Lonesome Words
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