Honeysuckle Rose
Jane Monheit Lyrics
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Since the day you came around
From the start I instantly made up my mind
Sweeter sweetness can't be found
You're so sweet, can't be beat
Nothing sweeter ever stood on feet
Every honeybee fills with jealousy
When they see you out with me
I don't blame them goodness knows
Honeysuckle rose
When you're passing by
Flowers droop and sigh
And I know the reason why
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Honeysuckle rose
Don't buy sugar
You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar
It's sweet when you stir it up
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips
You're confection, goodness knows
Honeysuckle rose
The lyrics to Jane Monheit's song "Honeysuckle Rose" are a metaphor for the sweetness and joy that someone brings into another person's life, and how that sweetness can never be matched by anything else. The singer expresses how they have no use for sweets of any kind since the day their love interest came around. They describe their love interest as being so sweet that nothing else could ever compare, and they further emphasize this by saying "You're so sweet, can't be beat, nothing sweeter ever stood on feet".
The singer then goes on to describe how others, particularly honeybees, are filled with jealousy when they see them out with their love interest, further highlighting the sweetness and desirability of their partner. They describe how when their love interest is passing by, flowers droop and sigh, emphasizing the effect their sweetness has on everything around them.
The lyrics then move to a more intimate setting, with the singer describing how their love interest is like sugar to them, and how it's sweet when they stir it up. They further describe how taking sips from their love interest's lips seems like honey is dripping from them, solidifying their love interest's place as a confectionary delight.
Overall, the lyrics of "Honeysuckle Rose" celebrate the joy and sweetness that a love interest brings into the singer's life, and they use a variety of vivid metaphors to convey this sweetness.
Line by Line Meaning
Have no use for sweets of any kind
Since the day you came around, I don't crave sugary treats anymore.
From the start I instantly made up my mind
As soon as I met you, I knew that you were the sweetest thing I'd ever find.
Sweeter sweetness can't be found
You're so incredibly sweet that nothing else can compare.
You're so sweet, can't be beat
Your sweetness is unbeatable and irresistible.
Nothing sweeter ever stood on feet
I've never encountered anything as sweet as you in all my life.
Every honeybee fills with jealousy
When we're out together, even the bees are envious of how sweet you are.
When they see you out with me
They can't resist following us around because of your sweet aura.
I don't blame them goodness knows
I can't fault them for wanting to be close to your sweetness.
Honeysuckle rose
Your sweetness is reminiscent of a honeysuckle flower.
When you're passing by
Even when you're just walking by, your sweetness is noticeable.
Flowers droop and sigh
The flowers are so overwhelmed by your sweetness that they can't help but wilt.
And I know the reason why
I understand that it's because you're much sweeter than any flower.
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
There's no question that your sweetness is unmatched.
Don't buy sugar
I don't need to add any sugar to my cup because your sweetness is enough.
You just have to touch my cup
Even just being near me is enough to infuse my drink with your sweetness.
You're my sugar
I don't need any other sweetener because you are my sugar.
It's sweet when you stir it up
Whenever you're around, everything becomes sweeter and more enjoyable.
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Even just kissing you is more delicious than anything else I've ever tasted.
Seems the honey fairly drips
Your lips are so sweet that it's like honey is dripping from them.
You're confection, goodness knows
There's no doubt that you are the epitome of sweetness.
Honeysuckle rose
Your sweetness is like that of a honeysuckle flower - delicate, intoxicating, and irresistible.
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Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
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