Musical influences include Antonio Carlos Jobim and Keith Jarrett.
Honeysuckle Rose
Carol Welsman Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Carol Welsman's song Honeysuckle Rose talk about the writer's admiration and love towards someone. The first two lines indicate that even the honey bees feel jealous when they see the writer together with their loved one, implying that their bond is so strong that even nature is envious of it. When the person passes by, the flowers droop and sigh, which indicates that the mere presence of the person is capable of capturing the attention of nature's elements. The writer acknowledges the reason behind the flowers' response, and the reason is the love the writer has for that person.
The chorus goes on to reiterate that the person is the writer's honeysuckle rose, which means the writer adores and cherishes them. The writer goes on to say that they do not need sugar in their cup because the person's touch suffices to sweeten it. The person is like sugar itself to the writer, and when they stir the cup, the sweetness multiplies. When the writer sips from the person's lips, it feels like honey is drizzling all over them, signifying their deep love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
Whenever we're together, everyone around us is envious and wishes they could be in our place.
When they see you out with me
People can't help but notice and be envious when they see us together.
Goodness knows
I can't help but feel it and believe it with all my heart.
You're my honeysuckle rose
You're my sweet and beautiful companion, just like a honeysuckle rose.
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
Even the flowers can't help but be affected by your presence and beauty.
And I know the reason why
It's because you are one of a kind and truly special.
Don't buy sugar
I don't need anything else to sweeten my life because you are already all I could ever want.
You just have to touch my cup
Just being near you and feeling your love and presence is enough to make me happy and content.
You're my sugar
You are the sweetest thing in my life.
It's sweeter when you stir it up
Every moment spent together just gets better and sweeter with each passing day.
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
The love we share is like the sweetest nectar, and I can't help but want to savor every moment together.
Seems the honey fairly drips
Our love is so sweet and abundant that it seems to flow effortlessly and never run out.
Goodness knows
I can feel it deep in my heart and soul that we are meant to be together.
You're my honeysuckle rose
No matter what happens, I will always cherish and love you as my sweet honeysuckle rose.
Goodness knows
I can't help but feel it and believe it with all my heart.
You're my honeysuckle rose
You're my sweet and beautiful companion, just like a honeysuckle rose.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
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