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Candlelight by Thundercat

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Thundercat

Candlelight

Release date: 2nd April 2026

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"Candlelight" is a track by Thundercat, from the album Distracted, released 2nd April 2026. It's filed under R&B/Soul. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Thundercat.

About the Artist

Thundercat

Thundercat

Lyrics

Candlelight

Candlelight
Burning oh so bright
Burning at both ends
Lighting the way
Don't let your light fade

Watch the light dim
As the wax melts away
And should you reach your end
Lucky me, you were my friend

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3rd April 2026
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  1. 1Candlelight
  2. 4I Did This To Myself (feat. Flying Lotus)
    2:31
  3. 5Funny Friends
  4. 6What Is Left To Say
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