Taste of Honey
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Lyrics
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I'll take with me the warmth of thee
A taste of honey
A taste much sweeter than wine
I'll return
I'll come back for the honey and you
I'll leave behind my heart to wear
And may it e'er remind you of
A taste of honey
A taste much sweeter than wine
I will return
I'll return
I'll come back for the honey and you
He ne'er came back to his love so fair
And so she died dreaming of his kiss
His kiss of honey
A taste more bitter than wine
I will return
I will return
I'll come back for the honey and you
I'll come back for the honey and you
The lyrics of Herb Alpert's song Taste of Honey speak of a love that is strong and sweet, but is also marked by distance and longing. The first few lines describe a situation where the winds are blowing over the icy sea, giving a sense of isolation and distance. However, despite the physical separation, the singer takes with him the warmth of his beloved, represented by the taste of honey. The taste of honey is described as sweeter than wine, suggesting that the love that the singer has for his beloved is pure and unadulterated.
The singer then talks about leaving his heart with his beloved, as a reminder of the love they share. The repeated refrain of "I will return, I'll come back for the honey and you" seems to suggest that although the singer may be physically far from his beloved, he is committed to coming back to her. However, the song takes a tragic turn in the final verse when the singer talks about how he never came back to his love, and so she died dreaming of his kiss, a kiss that was bittersweet like honey that can sometimes turn sour.
Overall, the words in Herb Alpert's Taste of Honey are poetic and beautiful, speaking to the experiences of longing, love, and loss that are universal to the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Winds may blow over the icy sea
Though distance may separate us, I will not forget you.
I'll take with me the warmth of thee
I will hold onto the warmth of the memory of our time together.
A taste of honey
The love shared between us was fleeting but sweet.
A taste much sweeter than wine
Our love was pure and full of bliss.
I will return
The memory of our love will bring me back to you.
I'll return
My love for you will ensure my return to your side.
I'll come back for the honey and you
I will return for the sweetness of our love and to be with you once again.
I'll leave behind my heart to wear
I will leave my heart with you, knowing it will be taken care of.
And may it e'er remind you of
May my heart serve as a reminder of the love we shared.
He ne'er came back to his love so fair
Sadly, he did not return to his love.
And so she died dreaming of his kiss
She passed on, dreaming of their lost love.
His kiss of honey
The memory of their love was bittersweet.
A taste more bitter than wine
Their love ended in sadness and heartbreak.
I will return
His spirit lives on, with the memory of his lost love fueling his desire to return.
I will return
His love will endure, and he will be reunited with his beloved.
I'll come back for the honey and you
Their love was pure and strong - he will return for both the sweetness and the true passion.
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@MrWmburr7
I have a soft place in my heart for Herb Alpert and his band. They came to Vietnam in the summer of 1969 and serenaded our 3rd Marine Division. I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman attached to Mike 3/9 at the time. I remembered that they blew those trumpets almost non-stop for over an hour. They were incredible.
@patriciatinkey2677
So glad you had a "bright spot" over there! Thanks for your service.
@lindakent6147
He marry lani hall very famost singer in mexico
@MrBiscotti2011
That is awesome! Thank you for your service! I have a newfound respect for him. Many trumpet artists out there, but he plays w/ such finesse! Blows me away. Got an album by him called WARM in a free record bin. Love the album. His playing is like no other!
@danielpickett8560
My Father introduced me to Herb Alpert. He was at that same show...He used to talk about it the same way you described it! Thank You for your Service. For My Dad...Semper Fi Young Man!
@anthonywest5089
Incredible story
@louisesparrow6286
One of my father's favourite songs. He passed away this morning at 93.
@bethweeks5943
Please accept my deepest condolences.
@eleniofraticelli3309
A prayer for your father .
@kellywillets3514
awe...I'm so sorry..