# Lyrical Candy Hearts Sweethearts are Printed with Popular Love Song Lyrics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-hearts References: [abcnews.go](https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/sweethearts-return-21-love-song-inspired-phrases/story?id=75401050) This year for Valentine's Day, Sweethearts is introducing all-new [candy hearts with sayings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooey-love-songs) inspired by classic love songs. While candy lovers will still be able to find [conversation hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts) with phrases like "BE MINE" and "HUG ME," they will now also see new sayings inspired by 21 songs from the 1950s to the present day. In this way, the brand appeals to a wide range of people across many generations. Some of the new phrases include "LOVE SHAK," "SUMMR LOVIN" and "CRAZY NLUV," plus many more. Knowing that people need sweet moments now more than ever, the brand came up with the idea to reference heart-themed songs, since nothing brings about a smile like music—or a [sweet treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barratt-sweet-shop-flumps-hearts). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Musical Candy Hearts:** Candy companies can introduce candy hearts printed with lyrics of popular songs to appeal to a larger market. - **Personalized Confectioneries:** Candy companies can offer customizable candy hearts with personalized messages to cater to individual consumer preferences. - **Innovative Candy Packaging:** Candy companies can come up with interactive candy packaging that feature augmented reality or other technology to captivate consumers and improve brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Candy Manufacturing:** Candy manufacturers can use new technologies, such as 3D printing and automation, to speed up and optimize the candy making process. - **Music Streaming:** Music streaming companies can collaborate with candy manufacturers to suggest candy hearts with lyrics of their users' favorite songs. - **Retail:** Retailers can create personalized and themed candy displays during special occasions, such as Valentine's Day, to attract more customers and improve sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scannable Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-valentines-2025.md) - [Modernized Romantic Conversation Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-bright-conversation-hearts.md) - [Undefined Relationship Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-hearts-for-gen-z.md) - [Globally Inspired Heart Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brachs-conversation-hearts.md) - [Romantic Soft Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squashies-love-hearts.md) - [Sitcom-Themed Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brachs-x-friends-conversation-hearts.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Romantic Candy Brand Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunkissed-x-love-hearts.md) - [Sweetly Encouraging Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-love-hearts-candy-sticks.md)