In 1984, they released their self-titled debut album, which led to four top-ten hits in Canada: "New Girl Now", "Burning In Love", "Wave Babies", and "Stay In the Light". The song "New Girl Now" was the only single to reach the top-50 in the United States.
Their follow up album, The Big Prize, produced by Bruce Fairbairn, was equally successful in Canada, with four more hits: "Feel It Again", "What Does It Take", "Bad Attitude", and "All Along You Knew". Their song "Feel It Again" managed to reach the Top 40 in the US, "What Does It Take" reached no. 52, buoyed by its inclusion on the soundtrack for the John Cusack film One Crazy Summer. Much later in 1989, "Bad Attitude" was featured in the series finale of Miami Vice, played during a driving segment that mirrored one from the series' pilot episode.
In 1986, founding keyboardist Ray Coburn temporarily left the band, replaced by Rob Preuss of Burlington, Ontario-based Spoons. Also during 1986 the band produced a track for the Charlie Sheen film The Wraith - "Those Were the Days".
In 1988, their third album was released: Racing After Midnight, produced by Ted Templeman of Van Halen fame. That album made the top 10 in Canada. Singles included "Love Changes Everything", "Looking Out for Number One", "Cold Look" and "It's Over Now".
In 1989, Coburn rejoined the band just in time to release a greatest hits compilation, The Singles, which included the new single "Still Loving You". "The Singles" tour would turn out to be the last tour featuring the band's original line-up.
The band continued to tour in the '90s, although many line-up changes continued to occur, with only Dee and Grehan remaining as the founding members.
In 2002 they released their first new studio album in 11 years, Lemon Tongue. The album was released under an independent label. Later in 2002 they released Dreamland which was only available in Europe. It features many of the same songs from Lemon Tongue but included some new songs such as "Dreamland", "Radiant", "Even Now" and "Just Love Somebody".
In 2006 the band continues to tour in Canada, including a co-headlining tour with Glass Tiger. Their latest release is a collection entitled Feel It Again: An Anthology, a 2-CD set featuring the best of their work plus rare and unreleased material.
In June 2007, the band officially announced the return of a reunited classic line-up of Johnnie Dee, Derry Grehan, Ray Coburn, Gary Lalonde, and Dave Betts. The band toured extensively throughout Canada in 2007 and 2008 and then entered the studio to record a new album. The high point of the reunion was the new CD Clifton Hill, produced by Tom Treumuth (who produced the self-titled Honeymoon Suite debut album in 1984), and named after the famous landmark in the centre of the tourist activity in Niagara Falls. The album was released in Canada in late September 2008 on Koch Records and subsequently by Italian melodic rock label Frontiers Records on October 10, 2008. The new album is described by guitarist Derry Grehan as "somewhat of a return musically to the sound that we had in the '80s."
In 2009, the band continued to tour Canada and select Northeastern United States cities. However, on September 1, 2009, it was announced that the band had again parted ways with original keyboardist Ray Coburn. Peter Nunn returned to the band's line-up to replace him for the second time. The band made an appearance at Firefest 6 Nottingham, England in October, 2009.
On 18 November 2016, Honeymoon Suite released a 9 track EP, the first new music in 8 years, titled Hands Up on PledgeMusic website.
In February 2017, it was announced that Honeymoon Suite would appear at Rockingham Festival 2017, this to be held at Nottingham Trent University, UK, between 20 and 22 October 2017, the band scheduled to appear on Friday 20th.In the months approaching Rockingham 2017, the band cancelled their show to pursue a different opportunity. Their slot wa s replaced by John Parr.
On 26 September 2019, the band released their new single "Tell Me What You Want" on YouTube. On 19 June 2020, they issued another single entitled "Find What You're Looking For.
HONEYMOON SUITE — consisting of Johnnie Dee (lead vocals),Derry Grehan (guitars, keyboards, background vocals),Dave Betts (drums),Gary Lalonde (bass) and Peter Nunn (keyboards) — will release its new studio album, "Alive", on February 16, 2024.
All Along You Knew
Honeymoon Suite Lyrics
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In my little town
It won't be long now,
To see who's around
Hiding,
Waiting
In the darkness for me
I told her, she gotta
Stay away from me
Try to figure a way
And let the two of us be
We can't be just lovers
We can be friends
Without her touch
The loneliness would be too much
All along you knew about the two of us
Breaking all the rules
All along you knew
That all I really needed was you
In the cover of darkness
In the heat of the night
The roll that we burn
Outta the line of sight
Fighting, to leave
But I can't pull away
She phones me
I know, that you know
What is going on
And I guess your silence
And you get my soul
I turn around
But you turn away
Without her touch
The lonliness would be too much
All along you knew about the two of us
Breaking all the rules
All along you knew
About us
All along you knew about the two of us
Breaking all the rules
All along you knew
That all I really needed was you
Whoa, whoa
All along you knew about the two of us
Breaking all the rules
All along you knew
About us
All along you knew about the two of us
Breaking all the rules
All along you knew
That all I really needed was you
The song "All Along You Knew" by Honeymoon Suite is a story of a man who is in a complicated love triangle. He is in love with two women, and one of them is aware of it. The song suggests that this man is torn between two different relationships, one being his ultimate desire and the other being his commitment. The lyrics convey the power struggle between his lover and his long-term partner. He feels that he must choose one, but he cannot do so. The song describes how his lover is continually pursuing him, and he cannot resist her, even though he knows he must.
The line "All along you knew about the two of us breaking all the rules" suggests that the man's partner knows about his relationship with his lover. The ambiguity of the line is that it could imply that his partner knew about his infidelity all along or that they were part of a polyamorous relationship. The line "That all I really needed was you" suggests that the man is aware that his partner is the one he truly loves, and he wants to stay with her.
In conclusion, "All Along You Knew" is a song about the complexities of love, especially when someone is caught in a love triangle where they must choose between two people. The lyrics express the emotional turmoil of the person involved while trying to resist the temptation of the other lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Night has fallen,
The setting is at night.
In my little town
The setting is in a small place or community.
It won't be long now,
Something is about to happen soon.
To see who's around
To see who is nearby or available to interact or engage with.
Hiding,
Concealing or not being visible.
Waiting
Staying put or not doing anything until something happens or someone arrives.
In the darkness for me
Being in a dark area or place while waiting for the arrival of the subject.
I told her, she gotta
The subject makes a demand or request to someone.
Stay away from me
The subject expresses a desire for someone to avoid or not engage with them.
Try to figure a way
The subject is attempting to devise a plan or find a solution.
And let the two of us be
The subject wants to be alone with someone or exclude others from their interactions.
We can't be just lovers
The relationship between the subject and the other person cannot be solely romantic in nature.
We can be friends
The relationship between the subject and the other person can be purely platonic.
Without her touch
The subject needs physical contact or intimacy from the other person.
The loneliness would be too much
The subject would feel too alone or isolated without the other person's presence or touch.
All along you knew about the two of us
The subject accuses someone of having prior knowledge about their relationship.
Breaking all the rules
The subject and the other person are not conforming to society's expectations or norms regarding romance and relationships.
That all I really needed was you
The subject expresses a desire or need for the other person's companionship or intimacy.
In the cover of darkness
The subject and the other person engage in secret or covert activities at night.
In the heat of the night
The subject and the other person engage in passionate or intense activities at night.
The roll that we burn
The subject and the other person are consuming or utilizing something illicit or taboo.
Outta the line of sight
The subject and the other person are not in a visible or public place.
Fighting, to leave
The subject is struggling to break free from the other person's hold or influence.
But I can't pull away
The subject is unable to physically or emotionally distance themselves from the other person.
She phones me
The other person contacts the subject via phone.
I know, that you know
The subject acknowledges that the other person is aware of something.
What is going on
The subject is referring to the current situation or relationship between them and the other person.
And I guess your silence
The subject assumes the other person's lack of response or lack of action is intentional and meaningful.
And you get my soul
The other person has a profound and significant impact or influence on the subject's emotional state or wellbeing.
I turn around
The subject physically turns their body around.
But you turn away
The other person avoids or rejects the subject's attempts at communication or connection.
Whoa, whoa
An exclamation or expression of emotion or frustration.
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MeIancholyMan
Such underrated band... Every song on this album.. PURE GOLD!!
Brad Bill
Still listening in 2019. Man, what a great song this is. Loved the album!
andywood1965
Without a doubt one of the 80's classic albums. Simply brilliant.
Kirk Long
Love Ian Anderson! Been a fan for a life time!
joey handeland
I love how Ian Anderson, playing flute, and Derry the lead guitarist are trading solos.
John Smallshaw
I recognized Ian Anderson on flute right away, great song. Heard on Spotify.
Geoff Edwards
First time hearing this song. Great song.
C W
This song is awesome, from hearing it when it was released to now! Love the band! Last been not least, I am huge Tull fan - Ian Anderson is the man :)
Mark Southern
Still listening in 2017 one of my favorite bands !!
Steve Whitehouse
Still listening to them at 65 Live in the UK Nobody knows who they are unless you specialise in quality !!
Who wants to listen to SHIT like Ed Sheeran or Adele !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!