Honeysuckle Rose
Django Reinhardt & Stéphanie Grapelli feat Quintette Du Hot Club De 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 Django Reinhardt's "Honeysuckle Rose" describe a person who is enchanted by their romantic partner. The author of the song uses a metaphor with honey and honey bees to depict the jealousy felt by others when they see the singer and their partner together. The lyrics suggest that the partner is something sweet and desired, embodied by the honeysuckle plant. The song's romantic tone intensifies as the author claims their partner is like sugar. When they are together, the sweetness spreads, and the result is a feeling that the honey drips from their lips. The poet is smitten with the person they are singing to and praises their attributes throughout the song.
On the surface, the metaphor is a very literal comparison to flowers and bees. However, the lyrics are much more than that because it's the passion that stands out. The writer of the song uses honey as a metaphor for love to describe this person's beauty, sweetness, and charm. The song is a clear depiction of their feelings and admiration towards their partner. Through the chord progressions and melody, the song conveys a happy and upbeat tone that emphasizes the joy and happiness brought about by the subject of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
When other people see us together, they get envious and wish they were in my place
When they see you out with me.
This feeling of jealousy comes from the fact that I am with you, and they are not
Goodness knows
It is an expression of admiration and appreciation, and an emphasis on the truth of the following statement
You're my honeysuckle rose
You are the sweetest and most beautiful thing in my life, given the symbolic meaning of a honeysuckle rose
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
Your beauty and grace have an impact on the environment around you, as seen in the visual expression of flowers drooping and sighing
And I know the reason why.
The reason for this impact is obvious to me, as I am the one who is experiencing it
Don't buy sugar,
There is no need to purchase anything fancy for me, as all I need is you
You just have to touch my cup.
Even a simple gesture like touching my cup is enough to make me feel loved and cared for
You're my sugar.
You are my source of sweetness and happiness in life, just like sugar in food
It's sweeter when you stir it up.
Things become even more enjoyable with you by my side, just like stirring sugar into a drink makes it even sweeter
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
When I am kissing you or even just tasting your lips, it is like I am enjoying a delicious drink
Seems the honey fairly drips.
Your sweetness is so intense that it feels like honey is literally oozing out of my lips
Goodness knows
Once again, an expression of admiration and appreciation, and an emphasis on the truth of the following statement
You're my honeysuckle rose
As seen earlier, a complement and term of endearment given to the person being addressed in this song
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Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
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