The song Exodus Honey has been used by Apple for both the aluminium iMac adverts and the Mac OS X Leopard introduction movie.
Dysfunctional
Honeycut Lyrics
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is where we're at
we missed the call
love was the wrong format
Directional
is what we're not
we trip we fall
Sensational
was one of them
but down the hall
I lost the guards you left
Intentional
was not the case
hard is the wall
pressing against my face
Mechanical
Is what we say
you take my coat
but I can see it's not OK
But believe me sweetheart
we can put it back together
Can you sing me to sleep
and will I sleep to dream
of a time when we weren't torn at the seams
I was your lover
and I was your friend
can we put it back together again, together again
Put it back together
Put it back together, back together
Put it back together
The song "Dysfunctional" by Honeycut is about a relationship that is no longer working. The first verse sets the tone with the line "Dysfunctional is where we're at, we missed the call, love was the wrong format." This indicates that the relationship is in a state of dysfunction and that love was not communicated in the right way. The second verse continues with this theme, describing the couple as "directional" and unable to make it work. There are also references to falling and not being able to "make out the blood," which could be interpreted as signifying the pain and confusion that comes with a broken relationship.
However, the third verse introduces a glimmer of hope. The singer mentions a time when the relationship was "sensational" but that it fell apart. There is also a sense of regret, as they explain that it was not intentional. The line "hard is the wall, pressing against my face" suggests that there were barriers that prevented the relationship from working. Finally, the singer acknowledges that the relationship was "mechanical" and that it was not okay. However, they also express a desire to "put it back together" and make it work again.
Line by Line Meaning
Dysfunctional
Our relationship is not functioning properly
is where we're at
This is our current situation
we missed the call
We failed to connect on a deep level
love was the wrong format
We are not in sync and have different needs in our relationship
Directional
We lack direction or purpose
is what we're not
We are lost and cannot find our way towards a common goal
we trip we fall
We encounter obstacles and struggle to move forward
we can't make out the blood
We fail to understand the gravity of our problems and how they are affecting us
Sensational
Our relationship was once exciting and amazing
was one of them
We had great moments of passion and joy
but down the hall
Our relationship has taken a turn for the worse
I lost the guards you left
I am no longer protected by your love and support
Intentional
Our problems were not planned or deliberate
was not the case
We did not intend to hurt each other or fall apart
hard is the wall
Our problems have become insurmountable
pressing against my face
I feel trapped and overwhelmed by our issues
Mechanical
We go through the motions without true emotions
Is what we say
We pretend to be okay when we are not
you take my coat
You try to make me feel better but it doesn't fix our problems
but I can see it's not OK
Your help is appreciated but ultimately it won't work
But believe me sweetheart
I want to fix our relationship and believe it's possible
we can put it back together
We can repair our relationship
Can you sing me to sleep
I need comfort and reassurance from you
and will I sleep to dream
I hope that my dreams will be peaceful and full of hope
of a time when we weren't torn at the seams
I long for a time when our relationship was better and we were happy
I was your lover
Our relationship was once passionate and full of love
and I was your friend
We were also best friends and supported each other
can we put it back together again, together again
Can we work together to fix our relationship?
Put it back together
Let's fix our relationship
Put it back together, back together
We can and will repair our relationship
Put it back together
Our relationship can be saved
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
35 Millimeters
Thanks for posting! I found out about these guys after getting that i Mac commercial music stuck in my head. Now I cant get enough of their music
Isab
WHO IS THE FEMALE VOCALIST?!
Midnight Toast
@# glad you like it ;)
René Etienne
I always liked when people respond to old comments, makes me a little bit happy, that they are still alive and well (enough)
bellona6356
I've always wondered this too! Wheeee, thank you!
Isab
thank you!
hipishizik
I know this is old post, but if anybody is still wondering, it is Helene Renaut...