Honey Hush
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Lyrics

The song "Honey Hush" is a rockabilly tune performed by Elvis Costello & The Attractions. The lyrics describe a woman who talks and babbles too much, which annoys her sugar daddy, who wants her to stop talking back. The lyrics go on to suggest that the woman is not trustworthy, referring to her as an alley cat. The song then takes a darker turn as the singer, who is holding a baseball bat, tells the woman to stop talking before they become violent. The chorus of the song is "honey hush," a phrase that is often used as a way to tell someone to stop talking.

The song is a commentary on the differences in power dynamics in relationships, particularly between men who have money and women who do not. The song suggests that the woman is only valuable to the man as long as she behaves and does not challenge him. Additionally, the use of violent language in the song highlights the dangers of abusive relationships and the consequences of ignoring warning signs.