Honeymoon
Tomahawk Lyrics
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Heavy breathin' on the phone
Salty clumps of seaweed hair
Blow a kiss and I'm there
Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon
Fiances' well padded room
Syrup drips, silky smooth
Holidays in twin beds
These halcyon days will never end
Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon
Lilies sway indoors, cool
Compass points away from you
Be sad
Be sad
Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon
The lyrics to Tomahawk's song "Honeymoon" paint a picture of a less-than-ideal relationship, one that takes place largely over the phone and involves very little physical intimacy. The opening lines, "Eyes like piss holes in snow / Heavy breathin' on the phone," suggest a sense of distance and detachment between the two lovers. The description of "salty clumps of seaweed hair" further underscores this lack of intimacy, suggesting a kind of unpleasant physical distance between the two.
Despite these difficulties, the chorus repeats the word "honeymoon" three times, hinting at the sense of longing and desire that still exists between the two lovers. It's clear that they are still drawn to each other, even if their relationship isn't what they had hoped it would be. The second verse describes a "fiance's well-padded room" and "holidays in twin beds," highlighting the sense of confinement and claustrophobia that comes with this relationship.
The final lines of the song, "Be sad / Be sad / Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon," suggest a kind of acceptance of this less-than-ideal state of affairs. The lovers seem resigned to their situation, even as they continue to long for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes like piss holes in snow
The person's eyes are small and dark like holes made by urine melting snow.
Heavy breathin' on the phone
The person is breathing heavily through the phone, possibly because they are excited or nervous about something.
Salty clumps of seaweed hair
The person's hair is tangled and messy, resembling clumps of seaweed in saltwater.
Blow a kiss and I'm there
The person can imagine themselves being together with their partner in a romantic gesture, just by blowing a kiss.
Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon
The person is obsessed with their honeymoon and can't stop thinking about it.
Fiances' well padded room
The person is in a comfortable room with their fiancé, possibly locked away from the rest of the world.
Syrup drips, silky smooth
Everything feels hazy and comfortable, like syrup dripping and smoothly falling from a spoon.
Holidays in twin beds
The couple is spending their honeymoon in two separate beds instead of one, possibly reflecting their lack of intimacy.
These halcyon days will never end
The person believes that their happiness and peacefulness during this honeymoon phase will never end.
Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon
The person can't stop thinking or talking about their honeymoon.
Lilies sway indoors, cool
The atmosphere is cool and serene, with lilies swaying inside the room and spreading fragrance.
Compass points away from you
The person feels lost and uncertain, unable to navigate their way and reach their partner.
Be sad
Despite their obsession with the honeymoon, the lyrics hint at the underlying sadness and possible emptiness in their relationship.
Be sad
Another reminder that there might be hidden sadness or regret disguised under the honeymoon facade.
Honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon
Final iteration of the obsession with the honeymoon, despite the underlying hints of sadness and uncertainty.
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