The group formed in Los Angeles, California, and originally consisted of Janice Marie Johnson (vocals, bass), Hazel Payne (vocals, guitar), Perry Kibble (keyboards) and Donald Johnson (drums).
Their first single, "Boogie Oogie Oogie," from their self-titled debut album A Taste of Honey, tapped into the popular disco style and spent three weeks at number one (#1) on the Hot 100 in 1978.
The group were awarded a platinum record for this single and went on the win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (as was previously mentioned).
Their subsequent disco releases, such as "Do It Good" (#79 in 1979) from Another Taste and "Rescue Me" (1980) failed to attract attention, and by 1980 the group had reduced to a duo consisting of Janice Marie Johnson and Hazel Payne.
When recording their cover version of the Kyu Sakamoto song "Sukiyaki" (from their third album- Twice As Sweet, released in 1980) they resisted suggestions to turn it into a dance tune, and as a soft and simple ballad it brought them the second and final major hit of their careers in 1981, when it reached number one (#1) on the Billboard R&B and Adult Contemporary charts and number three (#3) on Hot 100. The group were awarded a gold record for this single.
A Taste of Honey released their final major album, Ladies of the Eighties in 1982. It featured their final Billboard Hot 100 charting single "I'll Try Something New" (#41).
Although their popularity waned in the early 1980s and beyond, both Janice Marie Johnson and Hazel Payne have remained periodically active in the music business and each of the two released solo albums after their group's success.
I Love You
A Taste Of Honey Lyrics
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I like that, come on, M.C., come on, M.C.
I like that, let's go
Honey, you can have me when you want me
If you just simply ask me to be there
And you're the only one who makes me come running
'Cause what you got is far beyond compare
And it's just like honey
When your love comes over me
Oh baby, I've got a dependency
Always strung out for another taste of your honey
It's like honey really washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dyin' for ya, cryin' for ya, I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
Now I'm strung out on you darlin', don't you see?
Every night and day, I can't hardly wait for another taste of honey
Honey I can't describe
How good it feels inside
Honey I can't describe
How good it feels inside
I can't be elusive with you honey
'Cause it's blatant that I've feeling you
And it's too hard for me to leave abruptly
'Cause you're the only thing I wanna do
And it's just like honey
When your love comes over me
Oh baby, I've got a dependency
Always strung out for another taste of your honey
It's like honey really washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dyin' for ya, cryin' for ya, I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
Now I'm strung out on you darlin', don't you see?
Every night and day, I can't hardly wait for another taste of honey
Honey I can't describe
How good it feels inside
Honey I can't describe
How good it feels inside
I love every little thing you do
Ooh ooh, honey, got me hooked on you
It's like honey really washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dyin' for ya, cryin' for ya, I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
Now I'm strung out on you darlin', don't you see?
Every night and day, I can't hardly wait for another taste of honey
It's like honey really washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dyin' for ya, cryin' for ya, I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
Now I'm strung out on you darlin', don't you see?
Every night and day, I can't hardly wait for another taste of honey
It's like honey really washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dyin' for ya, cryin' for ya, I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
Now I'm strung out on you darlin', don't you see?
Every night and day, I can't hardly wait for another taste of honey
The lyrics of A Taste Of Honey's song "I Love You" express an intense love addiction towards the person they are singing to. The song starts with the singer letting us know how hooked they are on their significant other, with a funky beat starting in the background. Their dependency on the other person becomes apparent through the repetition of the phrase "always strung out for another taste of your honey." The "honey" in the song refers to the feeling of being in love, which they find addicting and can't get enough of.
The song's chorus, "It's like honey really washes over me, you know sugar never ever was so sweet," repeats the comparison of love to honey and sugar. The feeling they experience when their love comes over them is as sweet as honey, and it's something they can't resist. They confess their love repeatedly, saying "I'm dying for ya, crying for ya, I adore ya." They admit that their feelings are intense and they can't get enough.
Throughout the song, the singer struggles to describe the incredible feeling of being in love. They find it hard to be away from the other person and want to be with them all the time. The last line in the song, "I love every little thing you do," signifies the depth of their love and how enamored they are with their partner.
Overall, "I Love You" by A Taste Of Honey is a catchy, upbeat track that expresses the yearning and addiction that comes with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh ooh, honey, got me hooked on you
I am deeply infatuated with you, honey
Honey, you can have me when you want me
If you just simply ask me to be there
And you're the only one who makes me come running
'Cause what you got is far beyond compare
You have my heart and soul, honey. Just beckon and I will unquestionably be there because no one else compares to you.
And it's just like honey
When your love comes over me
Oh baby, I've got a dependency
Always strung out for another taste of your honey
Your love is addictive like honey, baby, and I am forever craving more.
It's like honey really washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dyin' for ya, cryin' for ya, I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
Now I'm strung out on you darlin', don't you see?
Every night and day, I can't hardly wait for another taste of honey
Your love is like a sweet, warm embrace, baby. I am addicted to you, and I am constantly yearning for more.
Honey I can't describe
How good it feels inside
My love for you runs deeper than words, honey. I cannot express how good it feels to be with you.
I can't be elusive with you honey
'Cause it's blatant that I've feeling you
And it's too hard for me to leave abruptly
'Cause you're the only thing I wanna do
I cannot play coy with you, honey, because it's clear that I am deeply in love with you. It's impossible for me to walk away because you're the only thing that matters to me.
I love every little thing you do
Ooh ooh, honey, got me hooked on you
I am enamored with every aspect of you, honey. You have me completely under your spell.
Contributed by Alice P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.