History:
When vocalist Marc Labelle moved to Los Angeles he met guitarist John Notto. After performing a gig of cover songs together at a bar, they then played on the sidewalk of Sunset Boulevard in front of about 100 people. It was after this second performance that they decided to officially form a band in 2017. Notto recruited bassist Justin Smolian, and the trio had trouble finding a drummer until Smolian brought in Corey Coverstone, who enthusiastically asked to join. Labelle came up with the name Dirty Honey after hearing Robert Plant mention his band The Honeydrippers in a Howard Stern interview and thought it sounded like such a "dirty" rock and roll name.
After hearing their song "When I'm Gone", the band's longtime friend Mark DiDia, a music industry veteran from Columbia Records, became their manager and quickly got them gigs opening for Slash in fall 2018. The band traveled to Australia to record their self-titled extended play with producer Nick DiDia. It was self-released on March 22, 2019. Eight hours later, friends contacted the members and family telling them their music was being played on the radio.
Dirty Honey toured in 2019 as the opening act for Red Sun Rising on their Peel Tour. On May 7, the band opened for The Who at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan as part of The Who's Moving On! Tour. Dirty Honey opened for Skillet and Alter Bridge on their Victorious Sky Tour from September 22 to October 25. They also supported Guns N' Roses on their Not in This Lifetime Tour on November 1 and 2 in Las Vegas.
Dirty Honey, now consisting of frontman Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto and bassist Justin Smolian and new drummer Jaydon Bean have unveiled the title track from their upcoming studio album Can’t Find The Brakes, which will be released via Dirt Records on November 3, 2023.
Take My Hand
Dirty Honey Lyrics
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The mistakes you made
And if I carry your weight
It's the price I have to pay
But I wanted all your love
And I needed all your love
But I keep getting burned in your fire
Take my hand
You'll understand
I'm just a sinner too
There's no way out
We're heading south
I'm lonely just like you
Caught in the lies
The stories that you told
Paying no mind
To your wicked ways of old
When I wanted all your love
And I needed all your love
You're driving me out of my mind
Take my hand
You'll understand
I'm just a sinner too
There's no way out
We're heading south
But don't play me for a fool
Alright
Oh-oh
Take my hand
You'll understand
I'm just a sinner too
No way out
We're heading South
Don't play me for a fool
The lyrics of Dirty Honey's song "Take My Hand" convey a sense of frustration, betrayal, and longing for love. The opening lines, "No time to change, the mistakes you made," suggest that there is no opportunity for the person to rectify their past errors. The next line, "And if I carry your weight, it's the price I have to pay," implies that the singer has taken on the burdens and consequences of the other person's actions. Despite this, they still crave and need the love and affection from the person they are addressing in the song.
The repeated lines, "But I wanted all your love, and I needed all your love," emphasize the singer's desire and dependency on the other person's love. However, they feel trapped and repeatedly hurt by the other person's destructive behavior, as indicated by the line, "But I keep getting burned in your fire." This suggests a cycle of pain and disappointment, with the singer being unable to break free from the toxic dynamics of the relationship.
The chorus, "Take my hand, you'll understand, I'm just a sinner too," reflects a shared acknowledgment of imperfection and vulnerability. It suggests that both the singer and the person they are addressing have flaws and struggles. The line, "There's no way out, we're heading south," implies that there is no escape from the troubled relationship, and they are both headed towards a negative outcome together. The final plea, "Don't play me for a fool," reveals the singer's plea for honesty and genuine connection, not wanting to be deceived or manipulated any longer.
Overall, "Take My Hand" portrays the complex emotions and dynamics within a troubled relationship, highlighting the yearning for love, the pain of betrayal, and the desire to be understood and valued.
Line by Line Meaning
No time to change
There is not enough time to rectify or fix the mistakes you have made.
The mistakes you made
Referring to the errors or wrongs committed by the person being addressed.
And if I carry your weight
If I bear the burden or responsibility for your actions.
It's the price I have to pay
It is the cost or consequence that I must face for taking on your problems.
But I wanted all your love
I desired to have your complete affection and devotion.
And I needed all your love
I required your full love and emotional support.
But I keep getting burned in your fire
However, I consistently experience pain and suffering due to your destructive actions or behavior.
Take my hand
Take hold of my hand and let me guide or support you.
You'll understand
By accepting my help, you will gain comprehension or insight.
I'm just a sinner too
I am also a flawed individual who has made mistakes and committed wrongful actions.
There's no way out
There is no escape or solution to our shared predicament or circumstances.
We're heading south
We are moving towards a negative or unfavorable direction.
I'm lonely just like you
I experience feelings of isolation and emptiness, just as you do.
Caught in the lies
Trapped or entangled in the falsehoods or deceitful statements you have made.
The stories that you told
Referring to the fabricated tales or narratives that you have conveyed.
Paying no mind
Not giving any attention or consideration to.
To your wicked ways of old
Referring to your previously evil or immoral behavior.
But don't play me for a fool
However, do not deceive or manipulate me with dishonesty or trickery.
No way out
There is no escape or resolution.
Don't play me for a fool
Do not attempt to deceive or take advantage of my naivety or gullibility.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Corey Coverstone, John Notto, Justin Smolian, Marc Labelle
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