Honeysuckle Rose
Django Reinhardt/Quintet of the Hot Club of France 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 "Honeysuckle Rose" by Django Reinhardt/Quintet of the Hot Club of France exude warmth, passion and devotion in a playful manner. The song is dedicated to a lover who is compared to a honeysuckle rose, causing bees to be jealous when they see them together. It is said that the reason flowers droop and sigh when the lover passes by is because they are envious of the honeysuckle rose. The beloved is referred to as the singer's sugar, and the sweetness can be tasted just by a touch of their cup.
The metaphorical language of the lyrics creates an image in the listener's mind of a blooming summer, full of the scent of honeysuckle, buzzing with bees, and the warmth of a deep romantic connection. The description of taking sips from the lover's tasty lips and the honey fairly dripping creates a sensually charged image of intimacy between the two.
Overall, the lyrics of "Honeysuckle Rose" are an ode to the beauty of love and the deep affection felt for a partner. The playful comparisons to nature and sweet treats add a light-hearted tone to the song and emphasize the joy of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every honey bee fills with jealousy,
When they see you out with me.
Other bees are envious because they lack what I have when I am with you.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
You are my sweet and cherished loved one.
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
And I know the reason why.
Even nature is jealous of how lovely you are, and with good reason.
Don't buy sugar,
You just have to touch my cup.
You're my sugar.
It's sweeter when you stir it up.
My love for you is so powerful, it's like sugar only needing your presence to sweeten it.
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips.
Your kisses are so sweet, it feels like honey is dripping into my mouth.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
You are my sweet and cherished loved one.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
You are my sweet and cherished loved one.
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips.
Your kisses are so sweet, it feels like honey is dripping into my mouth.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
You are my sweet and cherished loved one.
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Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
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