Entering professional acting, singing and modelling at a young age; Hollie soon rejected her performance arts schooling for a musical path truer to her influences. Family friend and The Slits singer Ari Up persuaded Hollie to sing backing vocals for a new EP Revenge of the Killer Slits, which she followed by ditching school to join the band on a six week tour. Hollie was now an official Slit – Ari referred to Hollie as the ‘second singer’ – so when it came to record a new Slits album in LA, Hollie’s vocals, keyboards and even her song Cry all featured.
More collaborations followed: a duet with Jamie T on his Chaka Demus EP, with Ian Brown on The World Is Yours, and most significantly as featured vocalist on Mike Pellanconi/Prince Fatty’s underground reggae hit ‘Milk and Honey’. The single received airplay across BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, XFM, Kiss and even ended up on Grey’s Anatomy. Hollie jumped at the chance to get in the studio with Mike as she was smitten by the tracks she had heard. Hollie’s passion for reggae singers Janet Kay and Phyllis Dillon combined with classic 60s girl groups formed the basis for her new solo work of self coined tropical pop. The two have recently been locked in the studio recording her self-titled debut album scheduled for release on Mr Bongo Records in May 2011.
Hollie is currently lending her skills to The Rotten Hill Gang, a fluid crew set up by Gary Stonadge from Big Audio Dynamite II, who are on tour with a reformed Big Audio Dynamite in April.
Milk & Honey
Hollie Cook Lyrics
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You got the news of the world
You're gonna make changes
It's time to laugh all alone in your room
If only you could shine through the darkness
Yes, hey
In the day in the night you dine
Hey, you should try, you should try
Some milk and rice, just a bit of honey
Every day in the morning paper you
You see the boys and the girls
They wanna be famous, they talk and laugh
You don't care for the rules
You know that nothing, nothing really changes
In the day in the night you dine
And so far the reason you feel lonely
Hey, you should try, you should try
Some milk and rice, just a bit of honey
The song "Milk & Honey" by Hollie Cook is a reflective tune that is both lighthearted and thought-provoking. The first lines allude to the news of the world that is presented by the morning paper. The lyrics suggest that the world may not be a pleasant one, and people may want to make changes to make it better. The singer encourages her listeners to find happiness and shine through the darkness despite the negativity in the world. She advocates for taking some time and laughing alone in a safe environment, maybe in one's room.
Further, the chorus alludes to the feeling of loneliness that one may experience while trying to figure out their place in the world. The singer recommends that one tries some "milk and rice, just a bit of honey" to lift their mood. Milk and rice symbolize the nurturing and soothing qualities, while honey represents the sweetness of life. The message conveyed is simple but powerful - that one should find solace and comfort in the simple things in life.
Overall, "Milk & Honey" is a song that encourages listeners to find happiness and comfort in the simplicity of life amidst the chaos in the world. It urges people to focus on their well-being and take time to appreciate the small things that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day in the morning paper you
You start your day by reading the news on paper
You got the news of the world
You are aware of the happenings across the globe
You're gonna make changes
You are motivated to bring about positive changes
It's time to laugh all alone in your room
You believe in finding joy in your own solitude
If only you could shine through the darkness
You wish to stand out despite the overwhelming negativity around you
Yes, hey
You express your positive affirmation with enthusiasm
In the day in the night you dine
You eat your meals at all times of the day
And so far the reason you feel lonely
You think your eating habits might be contributing to your loneliness
Hey, you should try, you should try
You suggest it might be helpful to try something new
Some milk and rice, just a bit of honey
You suggest a comforting meal which might improve a person's mood
Every day in the morning paper you
You continue to stay informed through the newspaper
You see the boys and the girls
You observe the younger generation who aspire for fame
They wanna be famous, they talk and laugh
You notice their desire for recognition and their lightheartedness
You don't care for the rules
You believe in living life on your own terms
You know that nothing, nothing really changes
You understand that despite everything, the world remains the same
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CRAKWAV
Written by: GOAPELE K. MOHLABANE, JOSEPH EPPERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tamarindomami
Every day in the morning paper you
You got the news of the world
You're gonna make changes
It's time to laugh all alone in your room
If only you could shine through the darkness
Yes, hey
In the day in the night you dine
And so far the reason you feel lonely
Hey, you should try, you should try
Some milk and rice, just a bit of honey
Every day in the morning paper you
You see the boys and the girls
They wanna be famous, they talk and laugh
You don't care for the rules
You know that nothing, nothing really changes
In the day in the night you dine
And so far the reason you feel lonely
Hey, you should try, you should try
Some milk and rice, just a bit of honey
@eekbeatsofficial
Every day
In the morning paper you
Look at the news of the world economic pages
It's time to laugh all alone in your room
If only you could shine through the darkness
Yeah
Hey
And the day, and the night you dine out
So far
The reason you feel lonely
Hey
You should try
You should try
The milk and the rice
With just a bit of honey
Every day in the evening pay per view
You see the boys and the girls
They wanna be famous
They talk and laugh
You don't care for the rules
You know that nothing
Ever really changes, yeah
Hey
And the day and the night you dine out
So far
The reason you feel lonely
Hey
You should try
You should try
The milk and the rice
With just a bit of honey
@barbaraespindola8449
Que viageeeeeem!!! Depois de um dia cansativo de trampo, transporte público, clientes.. Nada como chegar em casa, bolar um finin, ouvir esse som e relaxar! É isso.. A música é foda pra caralhoooooooo
@caboclo5100
Reggar e f1 cria uma magia natural fluindo no ar, se voce ouve atentamente vai se ligar 🎵
@GEO1312_
@@caboclo5100pode ser a primeira trombeta, mas tbm pode ser a última...
@caboclo5100
@@GEO1312_ Nao sei dizer... as coisas ja nao sao como deveriam ser
@marcosvinicioalmeida4163
😊
@cicerobatistadasilva3157
Da hora
@seoulgt86
Oh my Lord, this voice.
Can't stopping listening to it.
Enchanting.
@Machinegunmomma
+Jerry Torres Seriously eh!
@deafanddestructiononthepis3149
Jerry Torres man no kidding!
@gtzciaoyt5430
Jerry Torres uau porra porra