Her folk rock style was heavily influenced by mainstream artists such as Carole King and Joni Mitchell, but the lyrics were largely love songs to her saviour. She continued recording throughout the 1970s and toured with some of the best-known names of the Jesus Movement, such as Phil Keaggy, Mike Johnson, and Mike Warnke. Her second album, Evergreen, is often considered among her best.[2] As her career progressed, Honeytree's style shifted to a classical/bluegrass mix [3] and she moved to the southern United States, recording in Nashville.
On October 30, 1983, Honeytree was formally ordained by her church. During the 1980s she developed a ministry to single adults, a focus she maintains to this day.
In June 1990, Honeytree married John Richard Miller, also an ordained minister. In 1995 the couple gave birth to their first child however he died less than three hours after birth. After the loss, her song called "Up To Something Good" became her song of faith. Three months later, they were able to adopt another child named William.
In 1990s Honeytree recorded several Spanish-language albums and took her show on the road to Spanish-speaking countries.
Evergreen
Honeytree Lyrics
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No more dreams to sell
No time in the hourglass
There's no more lies for you to tell
Your heaven is your hell
You future dying in the past
Evergreen
Evergreen
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
I know I'm never going to learn
Fingers fit to burn
You can't let the fire die
Keep the flame of your desire
Always rising higher
Aim for the stars and hit the sky
Evergreen
Ever, ever, evergreen
Evergreen
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
There's no more wishes in the well
No more dreams to sell
No time in the hourglass
There's no more lies for you to tell
Your heaven is your hell
You future dying in the past
Evergreen
Ever, ever, evergreen
Evergreen
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Evergreen
Ever, ever, evergreen
Evergreen
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah (Evergreen)
Ah, ah, ah (Evergreen)
Ah, ah, ah (Evergreen)
Ah, ah, ah (Evergreen)
Ah, ah, ah (Evergreen)
The song "Evergreen" by Honeytree talks about the importance of holding onto one's dreams and desires, even when it seems like there is no hope left. The lyrics suggest that the well of wishes has run dry and there are no more dreams to sell, yet the singer urges the listener to keep the fire of their desires burning bright. The future is dying in the past, which could be interpreted as a reflection of missed opportunities and regrets, but the title of the song suggests that there is hope for regrowth and eternal life in the evergreen.
The repetition of the word "evergreen" throughout the song emphasizes this theme of endurance and perseverance. The evergreen tree is a symbol of strength and resilience, as it retains its leaves all year round and can survive harsh conditions. The singer suggests that we too can be like the evergreen, always rising higher and reaching for the stars. Even when the flame of desire threatens to burn our fingers and we feel like giving up, we must keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no more wishes in the well
All possible avenues of hope and success have been exhausted
No more dreams to sell
The ideas or ambitions that were once valuable have been used up or no longer hold worth
No time in the hourglass
There is an impending sense of time running out, and there are no opportunities for extension or renewal
There's no more lies for you to tell
All attempts to deceive or ignore reality have been used up or are no longer effective
Your heaven is your hell
The perceived source of satisfaction or success has become a source of pain, fear, or failure
You future dying in the past
The chance for a positive future has been ruined by past actions or circumstances
Evergreen
The ability to maintain a constant state of success, growth, or hope
I know I'm never going to learn
The artist acknowledges they will continue to repeat the same mistakes or suffer the same failures
Fingers fit to burn
The artist is capable of recognizing the source of their pain or failure yet continues to pursue it
You can't let the fire die
There must be a continuous effort to maintain hope or ambition, even when it seems difficult or impossible
Keep the flame of your desire
Hold onto and nourish the passions or ambitions that drive you
Always rising higher
Continuously striving for improvement or success, never settling for less
Aim for the stars and hit the sky
Set high and ambitious goals, even if they may seem impossible to reach
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RITCHIE CORDELL, TOMMY JAMES, RICHARD ROSENBLATT
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Cynthia Erbentraut
on Treasures
My granddaughter was playing her guitar today for me. The song was entitled Treasures, only it was by Taylor Swift. The Holy Spirit gently reminded me of this song that was sung by my best friend Priscilla, Treasures by Honeytree at my wedding 40 years ago. This is such a beautiful song and as I found it upon googling it, I was so happy to hear it again. It touched my heart and I cried. Thank you Lord for Nancy's obedience to follow and sing your songs.