O'Mahoney and Shone originally formed a duo in 2006. In 2010 Jason Huxley, a session musician and songwriter joined the band.
Their debut album, Rising Up, was released in 2009. Their follow-up album, Marley's Chains, was released in 2012.
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Remedy
Honey Ryder Lyrics
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She's watching me
I'm not a fool
I see the chemistry
I sit alone got no energy
Without your love I don't know how to be
If its right I won't stand in the way
If it's her over me can't you see
It's a crying shame
If its got to be
Her instead of me
I'll pack my bags and promises
And I'll leave quietly
I won't slam the door
I'm not fighting anymore
You know that I'll be fine
The teams will come in time
But there'll be hers instead of mine
I gotta find my remedy, I've gotta find my remedy, if its her instead of me
As morning breaks, he's lying there
How my heart aches but he's unaware
If it's right I won't stand in the way, I won't play these games
If it's her over me can't she see - you won't ever change
Chorus
Do I let this ruin me? Do I let this break me down?
How much worse am I gonna feel - than the way I'm feeling now?
In the song "Remedy" by Honey Ryder, the singer is watching her lover fall for someone else, and she's heartbroken. She's aware of the attraction between them and knows that she can't compete with the new person. She feels alone and drained without her lover's love. The singer is willing to move on if he ultimately chooses the other person. In that case, she'll leave quietly and won't make a scene. She won't fight because she knows that she'll be fine eventually. She's confident that she'll find someone better and heal from this heartbreak.
The song's lyrics are about heartbreak and moving on from a relationship that's no longer viable. The singer has a lot of strength as she tries to come to terms with the inevitable end of the relationship. She won't beg for love, nor will she play games. However, the opening line of "I'm watching you, she's watching me" suggests that there may be a three-way tug-of-war between the three people involved. The singer's feelings are raw, and she's full of vulnerability and sadness. The chorus is about how she needs to find her remedy and forge her path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm watching you
I am keeping an eye on you.
She's watching me
The other woman is aware of my presence.
I'm not a fool
I am not naive or gullible.
I see the chemistry
I can sense the connection between you two.
I sit alone got no energy
I feel depleted and alone.
Without your love I don't know how to be
I am lost without your affection.
If its right I won't stand in the way
If your love is truly meant to be with her, I won't interfere.
I won't play these games
I am not interested in playing mind games or manipulation tactics.
If it's her over me can't you see
If you choose her instead of me, you are making a big mistake.
It's a crying shame
It is a sad situation.
If its got to be
If you must choose her over me.
Her instead of me
Choosing her over me.
I'll pack my bags and promises
I will leave and take my promises with me.
And I'll leave quietly
I won't make a scene or create a disturbance.
I won't slam the door
I won't make a loud noise by slamming the door.
I'm not fighting anymore
I am done with the conflict and discord.
You know that I'll be fine
I am confident in my ability to move on.
The teams will come in time
I will find new love one day.
But there'll be hers instead of mine
The new love might not be mine but hers.
I gotta find my remedy, I've gotta find my remedy, if its her instead of me
I need to heal my heart; if you choose her over me.
As morning breaks, he's lying there
In the morning, the man is sleeping beside her.
How my heart aches but he's unaware
I am hurting, but he is oblivious to my pain.
If it's her over me can't she see - you won't ever change
If you choose her over me, you are making a permanent decision.
Chorus
Repeating the main part of the song.
Do I let this ruin me? Do I let this break me down?
Should I allow this situation to destroy me emotionally?
How much worse am I gonna feel - than the way I'm feeling now?
Will my heartache continue to worsen?
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.