Honeysuckle Rose
Benny Carter & Coleman Hawkins Lyrics

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Every honey bee fills with jealousy,
When they see you out with me.

Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
And I know the reason why.

Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

Don't buy sugar,
You just have to touch my cup.
You're my sugar.
It's sweeter when you stir it up.

When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips.

Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

Don't buy sugar,
You just have to touch my cup.
You're my sugar.
It's sweeter when you stir it up.

When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips.

Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Benny Carter & Coleman Hawkins's song "Honeysuckle Rose" describe a deep and passionate love between two people. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer and his lover turn heads wherever they go, and that they make other people envious of the love they share. The lines "When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh/ And I know the reason why" further emphasize the singer's belief that he has found the perfect partner. The following verse implies a sexual component to their love, with the lines "Don't buy sugar/ You just have to touch my cup/ You're my sugar/ It's sweeter when you stir it up". This metaphor suggests that the physical touch of his partner is enough to satisfy him in every way.

The chorus, "Goodness knows/ You're my honeysuckle rose" is repeated twice, emphasizing the depth of the singer's love. The final verse underscores the idea that the singer's partner is the one for him, with the lines "When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips/ Seems the honey fairly drips". The honey metaphor is extended to suggest that their love is sweet and abundant. Overall, "Honeysuckle Rose" is a love song that celebrates the passion and connection between two people who are perfectly matched.

Line by Line Meaning

Every honey bee fills with jealousy, When they see you out with me.
Other bees become envious when you are with me because you are like the sweet nectar of the honeysuckle rose that only the luckiest bees can taste.

Goodness knows You're my honeysuckle rose
You are my sweetest love and like the honeysuckle rose that carries the nectar of life, you are the life and source of my happiness.

When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh, And I know the reason why.
Even flowers cannot resist the enchantment of your beauty as they droop in disappointment when you pass them by because they long for your sweet nectar that only I can enjoy.

Don't buy sugar, You just have to touch my cup. You're my sugar. It's sweeter when you stir it up.
You are the only sweetness I need and can never be bought. A simple touch of your hand on my cup is enough to make it taste sweeter. Every moment with you is sweeter than the last and my love for you grows more and more.

When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips Seems the honey fairly drips.
Your lips taste like honey and every kiss is an experience I will never forget. My love for you flows like honey and each moment with you tastes sweeter than the last.

Goodness knows You're my honeysuckle rose
You are the one that makes my heart beat and my soul sing. You are my honeysuckle rose, the one I need to thrive and survive in this world.

Goodness knows You're my honeysuckle rose
You are more than just a flower, you are the essence of beauty, love and passion that makes life sweet and bearable. Goodness knows, you are my honeysuckle rose and I will cherish you forever.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller

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