"Sour Candy" is a song by Canadian singer/songwriter

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, released in October 2009 as the fourth and final single from her debut studio album, '' Tug of War''. The song was written by Jepsen and Marianas Trench lead vocalist Josh Ramsay, who also produced the song and is featured as a vocalist on the single version. It failed to chart on the

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, but did enter the Canada Hot AC airplay chart monitored by ''Nielsen'' BDS Radio.

Content

This song discusses the loss of a relationship, which Jepsen refers to as a "sour candy ending." The main instrument used is acoustic guitar.

Music video

The music video for "Sour Candy" was shot in

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, BC and directed by Ben Knechtel. It premiered 16 December 2009 and was uploaded to Jepsen's

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channel on 5 July 2011. It tells the story of two estranged lovers (played by Jepsen and Ramsay) in couple's therapy.

Chart performance

References

{{reflist 2008 songs 2009 singles Carly Rae Jepsen songs Songs written by Carly Rae Jepsen Songs written by Josh Ramsay