Family of the Year is a 6 piece indie/folk band from Los Angeles, Californi… Read Full Bio ↴Family of the Year is a 6 piece indie/folk band from Los Angeles, California. They have released one EP: 2009's "Where's the Sun"; and four albums: "Songbook" (2010), "Loma Vista" (2012), "Family of the Year" (2015), and "Goodbye Sunshine, Hello Nightime" (2018).

Family Of The Year is considered to have a "feel good summer" sound. Statements around the web have been made such as "Immediately I was overtaken by the Beatles sounding, toe-tapping, move in my seat beat..." and "Although the band only has six members, it still seemed like there were a lot more bodies contributing to the musical goodness that is Family of the Year. Perhaps it’s just their soft harmonies, comforting guitar chords and melodies that just pull us into their world that make us think that. Whatever it is, we just know we’re fans."

Raw Honey
Family of the Year Lyrics

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You're a moonlit kiss a drop of blood
A burning bridge i showed you money
You don't know what it is you're raw honey

You're a broken bone
You're the dark abyss below
Cold and sunny, blind by the snow
You're raw honey you're raw

It's a drag being bad
But it's all that you have
When your heart is a mess
And you need something to confess
It's a drag being bad
But it's all that you have

You're an open book you're the first
Drugs you took far above me
How does it look? You're raw honey

You're a golden child
You're the masses getting riled
The world unreconciled you're raw, girl
You're raw

It's a drag being bad
But it's all that you have
When your heart is a mess
And you need something to confess
It's a drag being bad
But it's all that you have, have

It's a drag being bad
But it's all that you have
When your heart is a mess
And you need something to confess

It's a drag being bad
But it's all that you have, have

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Raw Honey" by Family of the Year delve into themes of complexity, inner turmoil, and the struggle to find authenticity in oneself. The opening lines, "You're a moonlit kiss, a drop of blood; a burning bridge I showed you money," paint a vivid picture of contrasting elements – beauty and pain, destruction and materialism. The reference to "raw honey" suggests a sense of purity and unfiltered essence, highlighting the raw and unrefined nature of the individual being described.

As the lyrics progress, the imagery becomes darker and more introspective. Describing oneself as a "broken bone" and "the dark abyss below" conveys a sense of inner turmoil and inner darkness. The lines "Cold and sunny, blind by the snow; you're raw honey, you're raw" further emphasize the conflicting emotions and experiences that make up the individual's identity.

The chorus reflects the struggle with one's own nature, acknowledging the difficulty of being perceived as "bad" while also recognizing that it may be all that one has. The repeated lines highlight the internal conflict and the need for self-acceptance, even in the midst of chaos and imperfection.

The second verse continues to explore the complexities of the individual, referencing drug use and the idea of being an "open book." The mention of being "far above" suggests a sense of detachment or distance from others, while the phrase "How does it look? You're raw honey" reflects a sense of vulnerability and exposure. The descriptions of being a "golden child" and the unsettling state of an "unreconciled" world further add layers to the multifaceted nature of the individual's personality and experiences.

Overall, "Raw Honey" delves into the complexities of human nature, self-perception, and the struggle to reconcile conflicting aspects of oneself. The raw and introspective lyrics capture a sense of authenticity and vulnerability, inviting listeners to reflect on their own inner struggles and complexities.

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