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Honeybee
The Head and the Heart Lyrics


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Honeybee
Could you imagine where our lives would lead?
That silly ring, it wasn't meant to be
Luckily you saw in me
Something I couldn't see

Honeybee
I can't imagine how my life would be
If all your gravity did not hit me
Oh, don't you see?
Darling, my honeybee

But here we are
After all the messes and confessions
To the stars
That we never really owned as ours

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out
You're the one
You are the only one

Such a fool
I took your love and I bent all the rules
You took the blow and didn't let it show
Stuck around to let me know
Built a family of our own

Look around
We made a garden of the love we found
So many reasons I would fight to stay
You're the courage when I fade
Take a look at what we've made

But here we are
After all the messes and confessions
To the scars
That we never really owned as ours

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out
You're the one
You are the only one

Won't you decide?
Won't you decide?
I want you to soar
Don't doubt anymore
(Little by little, we meet in the middle)
Won't you decide? (What's your name?)
Won't you decide?
(I hope you can hear me, I needed you near me)
I want you to soar (you save my life)
Don't doubt anymore (let's keep this between you and I)

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out
You're the one
You are the only one

And if our world comes tumbling down (the world comes tumbling down)
I never could forgive myself, I'll say it now (I never could forgive myself)
You're the one
You are the only one

Overall Meaning

The Head and the Heart's song "Honeybee" is a touching tribute to a loved one who has been a constant support throughout life's struggles. The lyrics reflect on the journey the singers have taken to get to where they are, thanks to the presence of their significant other. The song begins with the perspective of the singer, who asks their lover to consider the impact they've had on their life. The singer acknowledges that the ring they almost exchanged was a mistake and that it was their lover who saw in them what they themselves couldn't see.


The chorus of the song praises the lover's impact on their life, referring to them as a honeybee whose presence has been crucial to the singer's growth. The lyrics of the song make it clear that the journey was not without its challenges, as the singers talk about the messes and confessions that they have been through. Despite all of these hardships, the singers look back at what they've built together, expressing gratitude for the loving family they have created.


Overall, "Honeybee" is a heartwarming tribute to a loved one who has stood by one's side through thick and thin. The song speaks to the idea that true love is built through hard work and perseverance, and that the journey is what makes the end result so special.


Line by Line Meaning

Honeybee
A term of endearment used to address a loved one


Could you imagine where our lives would lead?
Reflecting on how different life would have been without the relationship


That silly ring, it wasn't meant to be
Acknowledging a past failed relationship attempt


Luckily you saw in me
Grateful for the opportunity given for the relationship


Something I couldn't see
Aware of one's initial blindness to the potential of the relationship


I can't imagine how my life would be
Reflecting on how significant the relationship is to one's life and identity


If all your gravity did not hit me
Acknowledging the depth and impact of the other person's emotions and actions in the relationship


Oh, don't you see?
Encouraging the other person to recognize the role they play in one's life


Darling, my honeybee
Reinforcing the term of endearment to show affection


But here we are
Reflecting on the present state of the relationship


After all the messes and confessions
Acknowledging the struggles and honesty that have defined the relationship


To the stars
Looking towards the future with hope and optimism


That we never really owned as ours
Reflecting on the uncertain and unpredictable nature of the future


And if our world comes tumbling down
Considering a worst-case scenario in the relationship


I never could forgive myself for leaving out
Admitting one's regret for a hypothetical decision to leave the relationship


You're the one
Reaffirming the importance of the other person in one's life


You are the only one
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the relationship and the other person's role in it


Such a fool
Acknowledging one's own mistakes and shortcomings in the relationship


I took your love and I bent all the rules
Admitting to taking advantage of the other person's love and trust in the relationship


You took the blow and didn't let it show
Appreciating the other person's resilience in the face of difficulties in the relationship


Stuck around to let me know
Recognizing the other person's commitment to the relationship and communication


Built a family of our own
Acknowledging the growth and progress of the relationship


Look around
Encouraging the other person to appreciate the present state of the relationship


We made a garden of the love we found
Comparing the relationship to a growing, thriving garden


So many reasons I would fight to stay
Expressing the determination and motivation to continue the relationship


You're the courage when I fade
Highlighting the other person's support and encouragement in difficult times


Take a look at what we've made
Encouraging reflection on the progress and successes of the relationship


Won't you decide?
Asking the other person to make a decision or commitment to the relationship


I want you to soar
Expressing a desire for the other person's growth and happiness


Don't doubt anymore
Encouraging the other person to have confidence in the relationship


(Little by little, we meet in the middle)
Emphasizing the importance of compromise and collaboration in the relationship


(What's your name?)
Uttering a random, lighthearted phrase as a gesture of affection


(I hope you can hear me, I needed you near me)
Expressing vulnerability and dependence on the other person in the relationship


(you save my life)
Expressing gratitude for the other person's impact on one's life


(let's keep this between you and I)
Sharing a moment of intimacy and togetherness




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Salibian, Charity Rose Thielen, Christopher Shane Zasche, Jonathan Eric Russell, Mathew Lee Gervais, Robert Tyler Williams, Ryn Weaver

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@theheadandtheheart

We're so excited for you all to finally see the Honeybee music video! Let us know your thoughts as you watch....
we're even more excited to share our new tour dates for the LIVING MIRAGE TOUR 2020!!!

TOUR DATES
04/18/2020 Tilmon, TX Old Settler’s Music Festival
04/20/2020 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center - Mars Music Hall*
04/22/2020 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center*
04/23/2020 Wilmington, NC Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre*
04/25/2020 Virginia Beach, VA Something In The Water Festival  
05/16/2020 Gulf Shores, AL Hangout Music Festival+
05/17/2020 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre^
05/18/2020 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater^
05/20/2020 Ann Arbor, MI Michigan Theater^
05/23/2020 Toronto, ON RBC Echo Beach^
05/24/2020 Shelburne, VT The Green at Shelburne Museum^
05/26/2020 Portland, ME Thompson's Point^
05/27/2020 Lewiston, NY Artpark^
05/28/2020 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap^ (on sale 2/22)
05/30/2020 Bethel, NY Mountain Jam Festival*^ (on sale soon)
05/31/2020 Syracuse, NY Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards^
06/02/2020 Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia^
07/12/2020 Greenfield, MA Green River Festival
07/18-19/2020 Whitefish, MT Under The Big Sky Festival

*w/ Hiss Golden Messenger
^w/ Margo Price

Fan pre-sale will run from Wednesday, February 5 at 10am (local time) until the following day at 10pm (local time). To access the our fan pre-sale on Wednesday, make sure to sign up for our mailing list at https://warnerr.ec/thath to receive the code!



@sarahana4794

Honeybee
Could you imagine where our lives would lead?
That silly ring, it wasn't meant to be
Luckily you saw in me
Something I couldn't see

Honeybee
I can't imagine how my life would be
If all your gravity did not hit me
Oh, don't you see?
Darling, my honeybee

But here we are
After all the messes and confessions
To the stars
That we never really owned as ours

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out
You're the one
You are the only one

Such a fool
I took your love and I bent all the rules
You took the blow and didn't let it show
Stuck around to let me know
Built a family of our own

Look around
We made a garden of the love we found
So many reasons I would fight to stay
You're the courage when I fade
Take a look at what we've made

But here we are
After all the messes and confessions
To the scars
That we never really owned as ours

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out
You're the one
You are the only one

Won't you decide?
Won't you decide?
I want you to soar
Don't doubt anymore
(Little by little, we meet in the middle)
Won't you decide? (What's your name?)
Won't you decide?
(I hope you can hear me, I needed you near me)
I want you to soar (you save my life)
Don't doubt anymore (let's keep this between you and I)

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out

And if our world comes tumbling down
I never could forgive myself for leaving out
You're the one
You are the only one

And if our world comes tumbling down (the world comes tumbling down)
I never could forgive myself, I'll say it now (I never could forgive myself)
You're the one
You are the only one



@reannedomingo4889

Looking up, always.




For the person who gives me fireflies,

Remember the little game we played when I suggested this song? I've always thought you're unparalleled when it comes to music. It surprised me to hear how much you liked this song, if you’re ever listening to this while reading please do take time to let the lyrics sink in. Whenever I let the music find me, I always look for you between the lines. I search in every corner for words that whisper your name to me like a message in a bottle launched in an endless sea. I realized how much I wanted you to be the one I spend the rest of my life with, no matter how many setbacks and obstructions we encounter to get there. You’re the only one who can set my heart on fire, placing a million fireflies fluttering on my chest. Nothing else matters, for I have my eyes only for you. My body is a field of sunflowers and you know what you can do.

P.S. I miss the way my chest hurts when you get too close. I hope I get to feel it again soon.



All comments from YouTube:

@theheadandtheheart

We're so excited for you all to finally see the Honeybee music video! Let us know your thoughts as you watch....
we're even more excited to share our new tour dates for the LIVING MIRAGE TOUR 2020!!!

TOUR DATES
04/18/2020 Tilmon, TX Old Settler’s Music Festival
04/20/2020 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center - Mars Music Hall*
04/22/2020 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center*
04/23/2020 Wilmington, NC Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre*
04/25/2020 Virginia Beach, VA Something In The Water Festival  
05/16/2020 Gulf Shores, AL Hangout Music Festival+
05/17/2020 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre^
05/18/2020 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater^
05/20/2020 Ann Arbor, MI Michigan Theater^
05/23/2020 Toronto, ON RBC Echo Beach^
05/24/2020 Shelburne, VT The Green at Shelburne Museum^
05/26/2020 Portland, ME Thompson's Point^
05/27/2020 Lewiston, NY Artpark^
05/28/2020 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap^ (on sale 2/22)
05/30/2020 Bethel, NY Mountain Jam Festival*^ (on sale soon)
05/31/2020 Syracuse, NY Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards^
06/02/2020 Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia^
07/12/2020 Greenfield, MA Green River Festival
07/18-19/2020 Whitefish, MT Under The Big Sky Festival

*w/ Hiss Golden Messenger
^w/ Margo Price

Fan pre-sale will run from Wednesday, February 5 at 10am (local time) until the following day at 10pm (local time). To access the our fan pre-sale on Wednesday, make sure to sign up for our mailing list at https://warnerr.ec/thath to receive the code!

@masonreffitt2219

The video was amazing 💛

@DevRaj-ur5ci

we waited too long ,anyway both song and video is great.

@ibr7780m

Why didn't you make wings for this bee?😂😂🐝🐝🐝

@vanillaparfait5593

ph tour plsss

@Hannah-xb6yd

I was so surprised to see Vienna on that list...
... and then I realized that it doesn't say the Austrian capital city. Don't forget that you have fans in Europe as well!

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@nighhawknigganinja

This song just hits differently than many I’ve heard recently.

@silvermetalsaga

Right you are sir

@ogblaser6210

I’m with you Mitch.

@grandviewhouse

Couldn't agree more ♡

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