When “Candy Rain” by Soul For Real dropped in 1994, it felt like sunlight in sound—pure, tender, and full of promise. It was a time when love still felt simple, when admiration didn’t need to be analyzed, and when innocence made us bold enough to sing our feelings out loud.

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette Arrington revisits the boyish sincerity of “Candy Rain” and explores what it teaches us about emotional presence and playfulness.

As adults, revisiting this classic R&B moment reminds us that every connection doesn’t have to come with pressure—that sometimes joy itself is the lesson.

Through nostalgic reflection and evolved insight, this episode explores:

• How “Candy Rain” embodies age-appropriate tenderness and vulnerability

• Why revisiting youthful affection helps reframe adult expectations

• The beauty of rediscovering lightness in how we give and receive care

For lovers of nostalgic R&B reflections, soulful music analysis, and emotional self-discovery, this episode is a reminder that affection doesn’t always have to be complex to be meaningful.