Honeysuckle Rose
Fats Waller And His Continental Rhythm 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 song Honey Suckle Rose by Fats Waller is a playful and flirtatious declaration of love. In the first stanza, Waller compares his sweetheart to a honeysuckle rose, a flower known for its sweet fragrance. He notes that even the honey bees are jealous when they see him with her. In the second stanza, Waller explains that when his sweetheart passes by, flowers droop and sigh because she's so stunning. The third stanza is particularly romantic, with Waller using metaphors to describe the sweetness of his love. He notes that he doesn't need sugar because he has his sweetheart's touch, and that she's his sugar because everything is sweeter when she's around. Finally, Waller describes the sweetness of his kisses and declares that his sweetheart is his one and only Honeysuckle Rose.
Line by Line Meaning
Every honey bee fills with jealousy,
When they see you out with me.
Other suitors are jealous of our relationship.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
I am absolutely devoted to you.
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
And I know the reason why.
Your beauty and charm affect everything around you.
Don't buy sugar,
You just have to touch my cup.
You're my sugar.
It's sweeter when you stir it up.
Your love and affection are all the sweetness I need.
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips.
Our kisses are filled with passion.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
I am absolutely devoted to you.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
I am absolutely devoted to you.
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips.
Our kisses are filled with passion.
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
I am absolutely devoted to you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
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