Honeybee
Anju Lyrics
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Early morning sunlit glow
Hold you tight and breathe you in
Cup of coffee for the road
The tea leaves take their shape
To say that I dreamed you once before
I watch you move through the sugar leaves
My honeybee
You might be half imaginary right now
But you keep me warm in the in-betweens
You hold me just like you know just how
And you sound like a tambourine
I've got to catch my breath every next time
You say my name with those same moon eyes
Comb your hands through my hair just like
You know you are
My honeybee
The lyrics of Anju's song "Honeybee" are a sweet, romantic tribute to a loved one. The opening lines "Sleepy eyes and peppermint, early morning sunlit glow" paint a vivid picture of a tranquil morning spent with a significant other. From there, the lyrics describe the affection shared between the two, with lines like "hold you tight and breathe you in" and "cup of coffee for the road."
The lyrics also have some more poetic imagery, as Anju sings "the tea leaves take their shape to say that I dreamed you once before" and "watch you move through the sugar leaves, maple bark that seeps sweetness at the door." These lines suggest that the singer has a strong connection to the person they're singing about, and that they've experienced something like this before, perhaps in their dreams.
The chorus of the song reinforces the singer's deep feelings for their honeybee, even if they might not be physically present at the moment. "You might be half imaginary right now, but you keep me warm in the in-betweens. You hold me just like you know just how, and you sound like a tambourine" suggests that the honeybee is always with the singer, in their thoughts and in their heart. The song closes with the sweet sentiment "my honeybee, you are," showing that the singer's connection to their loved one is strong and enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleepy eyes and peppermint
Anju is waking up early in the morning with tired eyes but with the fresh scent of peppermint lingering on her.
Early morning sunlit glow
The sunlight is shining bright and creating a serene and calm aura around Anju.
Hold you tight and breathe you in
Anju is holding someone she loves close to her and taking deep breaths to feel their presence.
Cup of coffee for the road
Anju is starting her day with a cup of coffee before leaving the house.
The tea leaves take their shape
The tea leaves in Anju's teacup start forming a pattern, a symbol of her dream that she has dreamt before.
To say that I dreamed you once before
Anju has dreamt of the person she is holding close to her early in the morning before.
I watch you move through the sugar leaves
Anju is looking at the movements of the person she loves that feels soothing to her, like the rustling of leaves.
Maple bark that seeps sweetness at the door
The surrounding nature feels mesmerizing to Anju, with maple bark gushing out the sweetness at the doorstep.
My honeybee
Anju refers to the person she loves as her honeybee, with fondness and affection.
You might be half imaginary right now
Anju acknowledges that the person she loves may not be with her physically, but their presence feels real to her.
But you keep me warm in the in-betweens
Even when the person she loves is not with her physically, their memory keeps her happy and cozy.
You hold me just like you know just how
Anju reminisces about the times when the person she loves held her, knowing exactly how to make her feel loved.
And you sound like a tambourine
The person she loves has a musical and rhythmic quality that feels like the sweet music of a tambourine.
I've got to catch my breath every next time
Anju gets breathless every time the person she loves says her name or is close to her.
You say my name with those same moon eyes
The person she loves looks at her with a similar look in their eyes every time they say her name, which feels magical.
Comb your hands through my hair just like
Anju loves it when the person she loves runs their hands through her hair, and it feels like a tender, affectionate touch.
You know you are
The person she loves knows how much they mean to Anju and how much she treasures their presence.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Anjali Madhok
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LetsBendReality
Looking forward to saying, "I knew her on YouTube before she blew up and impacted the WORLD...!" Much respect and thanks for these melodies of thoughtful reflection and subtle but enveloping comfort and ease, self-discovery and peace🙏🏿💫👍🏿💫✌🏿🎉🌠
@krecreane22
Dammit, Anju!
This is sparkling and sweet!!! Fabulous.🎉🎵🤸🏿♀️🎶
@patricialorenzonavarro8984
This song has been playing in my mind nonstop for two days. You are amazing!
@estebanroncancio1791
beautiful voice, beautiful song!
@stolz5573
Sounds great!
@LluulErmAvenir
Thanks Anju for your ART
@UliyaMusic
M A G I C A L !!!
@lydiacw
God fucking damnit this is beautiful I’ve listened to it 3 times alreadh