Candy Kumquat Songbook

A collection of original songs written by Patricia Cachia as Candy Kumquat.

One song at a time.

Each piece explores moments of reflection, emotion, and the quiet landscapes of human experience.


I Can Only Dream of Us
A heartfelt song about longing for a love that exists only in dreams, where hope lingers quietly beneath the surface.

Cactus
A desert metaphor for resilience, where love is discovered not outside, but within.

The Real End
A reflective song on the impermanence of life, and the quiet truth that one day we will all be forgotten.

Only a Mirage
A reflective song about chasing a love that slowly reveals itself as nothing more than an illusion.

Dragonfly Love
A fleeting love that was never meant to stay, yet left a lasting mark on the heart.

Crossroad
A reflective song about standing at a turning point, where the heart must choose which path to follow.

The Raging Lake Of You
A deeply emotional song where a peaceful soul becomes a lake of tears, stirred into a raging storm by love remembered.