Honey Bee
Addie Sartino Lyrics
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Oh my honey bee
Will i be with you forever
If forever would let us be
And i must say, oh i must say i never
I've never meant forever
Until i met you
And suddenly every closed becomes an open door
And when i cannot sleep at night
It's cause every time i close mine
I see your blue eyes
And darlin'
Oh my honey bee
Will i be with you forever
If forever will let us be
And i must say
Oh i must say i've never
I've never meant forever
Until i met you
In "Honey Bee," Addie Sartino expresses her love and devotion to her partner. She addresses her lover as "honey bee" and questions whether they will be together forever, if forever will allow them to be. The repetition of the phrase "forever" in the song emphasizes the desire for long-lasting love and commitment, which Sartino claims she has never felt until meeting this person.
The chorus of the song portrays Sartino's realization that her partner is the missing puzzle piece to her life. She finally sees what she has been searching for, and all the barriers in her life suddenly disappear when she's with her lover. This intense feeling of completeness explains why she cannot sleep at night, as she is constantly thinking about her partner's mesmerizing blue eyes.
Sartino's lyrics are emotional and straightforward, capturing the pure and authentic love she has for her partner. The song strikes a relatable chord in listeners, who also desire the joy and warmth of a long-lasting, loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin'
An affectionate way of addressing someone special.
Oh my honey bee
A term of endearment that compares the person to a sweet and necessary insect known for its hardworking nature.
Will i be with you forever
Expressing a desire to be with the person forever.
If forever would let us be
Acknowledging that circumstances beyond their control may prevent their relationship from lasting forever.
And i must say, oh i must say i never
Admitting to never having felt this way before, indicating the depth of their feelings for the person.
I've never meant forever
Reiterating the idea that they never thought they could commit to something 'forever' until meeting this person.
Until i met you
Linking the concept of forever to the person they are addressing, grateful for finding someone who gives them hope for a long-lasting relationship.
And suddenly i see what i've been looking for
Reflecting on how someone can unexpectedly fulfill a void that they've been seeking in life, that the person in question is what they've been searching for.
And suddenly every closed becomes an open door
Highlighting the transformative power of a loving connection with someone, transforming closed doors representing limitations and obstacles to open doors representing possibilities.
And when i cannot sleep at night
Reference to insomnia brought on by the excitement of meeting someone they can see a future with, much to their excitement.
It's cause every time i close mine
Suggesting that, when alone and asleep, the person they are imagining is still the focus in their mind's eye.
I see your blue eyes
A specific feature of the person that sustains their affection; a symbol of their connection.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.