<P> The lyrics , describing a series of individuals and their journeys to New York City , refer to several of the regular `` superstars '' at Andy Warhol 's New York studio , the Factory , namely Holly Woodlawn , Candy Darling , Joe Dallesandro , Jackie Curtis and Joe Campbell ( referred to in the song by his nickname Sugar Plum Fairy ) . Candy Darling was also the subject of Reed 's earlier song for The Velvet Underground , `` Candy Says '' . </P>
<P> The lyrics , describing a series of individuals and their journeys to New York City , refer to several of the regular `` superstars '' at Andy Warhol 's New York studio , the Factory , namely Holly Woodlawn , Candy Darling , Joe Dallesandro , Jackie Curtis and Joe Campbell ( referred to in the song by his nickname Sugar Plum Fairy ) . Candy Darling was also the subject of Reed 's earlier song for The Velvet Underground , `` Candy Says '' . </P>
what take a walk on the wild side about
what take a walk on the wild side about
a series of individuals and their journeys to New York City
a series of individuals and their journeys to New York City