Honey
Erykah Lyrics


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So tell me Slim what you wanna do?
When you know I'm in love with you
Every time that I turn around
Look for you but you can't be found
Fly free baby fine with me
I'm in love with a bumble bee
Ooh Slim, boy you killing me
But you so sweet to me, ow

Honey, yeah, you so sweet (honey, hey
Sugar got a long way to catch you, whoa
You so sweet (honey)
All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon, oh
You my favorite drank, hey
Ya make me thank, ow
Honey, yeah oh, you so sweet

So tell me Slim, what it's gonna be?
It don't be like this usually (usually)
When it come to that, "what it do"
I don't fall for that "woop-tee-woo"
Ooh boy can you tell me please?

Wanna know if ya feelin' me
Oh Slim boy ya killin' me
But you so sweet to me, ow

Honey, yeah oh, you so sweet, well (honey)
Sugar got a long way to catch you, whoa
You so sweet (honey), hey
All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon, oh
You my favorite drank, hey
Ya make me thank, ow
Honey, yeah yeah oh, you so sweet, ooh (honey)

You got that honey (uh)
You runnin' from me (oh)
You really turn me on (oh whoa-ooh)
You got that honey (uh)
Stop acting funny (funny)
You really turn me on (uh look)

So tell me Slim, what you tryin' to do?
Hey, I'm tryna get me an interview
Look for you all over town
But you gave me the run around
Fly free baby fine with me
I need to know is you feelin' me? (oh)
Can you stick your pinky finger in my tea
'Cause you so sweet to me, oh

Honey, oh whoa, you so sweet (honey), ow
Sugar got a long way to catch you, oh, oh-oh-oh
You so sweet, hey (honey), ah
All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon, oh-whoa
You my favorite drank, hey ooh
Ya make me thank, ow
Honey, yeah ohh, you so sweet, honey (honey)
honey, honey, said

You got that honey (uh-uh)
You runnin' from me (oh)
You really turn me on (oh, whoa-ooh)
You got that honey (you got)
Stop acting funny (acting funny)
You really turn me on
(ooh you really turn me on, boy)

You got that honey (got that honey)
You runnin' from me (uh)
You really turn me on
You got that honey




Stop acting funny
You really turn me on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Erykah Badu's "Honey" are an expression of the singer's admiration for a man referred to as "Slim". In the song, Badu confesses her love for Slim, expressing the frustration and confusion that she feels about his seemingly elusive presence. The line "Every-time that I turn around/Look for you but you can't be found" signifies how the man is inconsistent in his actions and is not fully committing himself to their relationship. Despite this, Badu is still in love with him; hence the line "I'm in love with a bumblebee".


"Honey" is a song filled with innuendos and tropes related to sweetness. The words "Honey" and "Sugar" are used throughout the song as a metaphor for Slim, whom Badu describes as "so sweet". In the hook, she likens him to her "favorite drink" and implies that all she has to do is add "a little lemon" (i.e., effort or work) to make the relationship work. She is, therefore, beseeching Slim to reciprocate her feelings and desires.


In conclusion, "Honey" is an ode to a potential lover who is giving mixed messages about their relationship. The song is a plea for the man to be sincere and truthful about his feelings and intentions. Erykah Badu's distinctive voice, combined with the catchy melody and clever use of metaphors, makes this a classic song that continues to resonate with fans today.



Line by Line Meaning

So tell me Slim what you wanna do
The artist asks Slim to reveal his intentions.


When you know I'm in love with you
She acknowledges her love for Slim and wonders about his feelings for her.


Every-time that I turn around
She frequently looks around in search of Slim.


Look for you but you can't be found
She doesn't find Slim despite her constant search.


Fly free baby fine with me
She is okay with Slim's freedom.


I'm in love with a bumble bee
She is in love with a guy who is charming yet has commitment issues.


Ooh Slim, boy you killing me
She is faltering due to Slim's charm and mannerisms.


But you so sweet to me
She admires Slim's sweet nature despite his unavailability.


Honey you so sweet
She compares Slim to honey to portray his sweet nature.


Sugar got a long way to catch you
She emphasizes that Slim is sweeter than sugar.


All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon
She admires Slim's natural sweetness, doesn't need anything to bring out the best in him.


You my favorite drank
Slim is the artist's favorite among all other guys.


Ya make me thank
She feels grateful to have Slim around.


So tell me Slim, what it's gonna be
She wants Slim to decide what he wants to do.


It don't be like this usually
She implies that there is something special about her feelings for Slim.


When it come to that,what it do
She is referring to Slim's attitude towards commitment.


I don't fall for that woop- tee -woo
She is not into casual dating, and wants a serious commitment.


Oh boy can you tell me please
She asks Slim to reveal his feelings for her.


Wanna know if ya feelin' me
She desires to know if Slim feels the same way she does.


You got that honey
The artist says Slim is sweet like honey.


You runnin' from me
The artist thinks Slim might be avoiding her intentionally.


You really turn me on
She feels attracted to Slim.


Stop acting funny
She asks Slim to stop ignoring her, and be serious about their relationship.


So tell me Slim, what you tryin' to do
The artist wants Slim to reveal his intentions.


I'm try'na get me an interview
The artist is trying to spend some time with Slim to develop their relationship.


But you gave me the run around
The artist didn't get a straightforward response from Slim.


Can you stick your pinky finger in my tea
The artist wants to confirm if Slim is as sweet as she thinks he is.


You really turn me on
The artist is attracted to Slim's personality.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clarence Kermit Mcdonald, David N. Shields, Erica Wright, Erykah Badu, Fritz Baskett, Patrick Douthit

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LYRICS 😭😭😭
So tell me Slim what you wanna do
When you know I'm in love with you
Every-time that I turn around
Look for you but you can't be found
Fly free baby fine with me
I'm in love with a bumble bee
Ooh Slim, boy you killing me
But you so sweet to me
Ow
Honey you so sweet
Sugar got a long way to catch you
You so sweet
All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon
You my favorite drank
Hey make me thank
Ow
Honey your so sweet
So tell me Slim, what it's gonna be
It don't be like this usually
When it come to that, what it do
I don't fall for that woop- tee -woo
Oh boy can you tell me please
Wanna know if ya feelin' me
Oh Slim boy ya killin' me
But you so sweet to me
Ow
Honey you so sweet
Sugar got a long way to catch you
You so sweet
All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon
You my favorite drank
Ya make me thank
Ow
Honey your so sweet
You got that honey
You runnin' from me
You really turn me on
You got that honey
Stop acting funny
You really turn me on
So tell me Slim, what you tryin' to do
I'm try'na get me an interview
Look for you all over town
But you gave me the run around
Fly free baby fine with me
I need to know if you're feelin' me
Can you stick your pinky finger in my tea
Cause you so sweet to me
Ow!
Honey you so sweet
Sugar got a long way to catch you
You so sweet
All I gotta do is add a lil' lemon
You my favorite drank
Ya make me thank
Ow
Honey your so sweet
You got that honey
You runnin' from me
You really turn me on
You got that honey
Stop acting funny
You really turn me on
You got that honey
You runnin' from me
You really turn me on
You got that honey
Stop acting funny
You really turn me on



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