The Honeyz disbanded in 2003, before briefly reuniting with the original lineup in 2005 for ITV's TV show Hit Me, Baby, One More Time, Belkhiati left the group that same year with Cherry's sister, Candace, joining as a performing member. Abdi left the group for a second time in 2006, with Goodman rejoining before they disbanded once again in 2010 due to Goodman's first pregnancy.
The group reunited for a second time in 2013 for ITV's TV show The Big Reunion, with the lineup consisting of Cherry, Abdi, and Goodman - Belkhiati decided not take part due to personal reasons. Abdi left the group for a third time in 2014, leaving Cherry and Goodman as a duo for the first time in their career. In 2015, the group released the single Definitely Something.
Keep Me Hanging On
Honeyz Lyrics
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Don't keep me waiting no no no
We've got a good thing going on
Better make your mind up if your serious
Boy there's just no way of knowing
Your coming and your goings
Not holding up for you forever
Don't you know I've waited far too long
(Boy I've waited far too long)
Baby I'll give you all you need
(Now I'll give you all you need)
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
There can be no more fooling around
So just quit playing those games and realize, oh
You say they don't compare to me
Cause it's me you only see
Straighten up your ways
And let your heart be true, yeah
Baby, don't you keep me hanging on
(Don't you keep me hanging on, no baby)
Don't you know I've waited far too long
(Boy, I've waited far too long)
Baby, I'll give you all you need
(I will give you all you need)
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
Baby, don't you keep me hanging on
(Don't you keep me hanging on, no baby)
Don't you know I've waited far too long
(Cause I've waited far too long, no baby)
Baby, I'll give you all you need
(I will give you all you need)
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
We've got a good thing going (oh, yeah)
Nothing to stop us flowing (stop us flowing, baby)
Baby, don't keep me waiting
For much too long
Tell me how good it's feeling
(How good it's feeling, baby)
Oh boy, I need your loving (I need your loving)
Baby, my head is spinning (spinning)
Keep me waiting, baby, oh no
Baby, don't you keep me hanging on
(Don't you keep me hanging on, no baby)
Don't you know I've waited far too long
(Boy, I've waited far too long)
Baby, I'll give you all you need
(I will give you all you need)
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
Baby, don't you keep me hanging on
(Don't you keep me hanging on, no baby)
Don't you know I've waited far too long
(Boy, I've waited far too long)
Baby, I'll give you all you need
(I'll give you all you need)
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
Baby, don't you keep me hanging on
(Don't you keep me hanging on)
Don't you know I've waited far too long
(Boy, I've waited, I've waited)
Baby, I'll give you all you need
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
The lyrics of Honeyz's song Keep Me Hanging On are about a woman who is tired of waiting for a man to make up his mind about committing to their relationship. The opening lines, "Don't keep me waiting no, no, no," are a plea for the man to take their relationship seriously and make a decision. The woman acknowledges that they have a good thing going on, but she can't continue to wait forever for the man to decide if he's serious about her.
The lyrics go on to talk about the man's inconsistent behavior - "Your coming and your goings" - and how it's not sustainable for her to continue waiting for him. She tells him straight up that she's waited far too long and if he doesn't make a decision soon, she'll have to move on. The chorus reinforces this message with the plea "Don't keep me waiting too long."
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has ever been in a relationship where the other person is indecisive or not committed. The song is ultimately about knowing your worth and not being willing to wait around for someone who won't make a decision.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Don't keep me waiting no no no
Asking to not be kept waiting any longer.
We've got a good thing going on
Acknowledging that the relationship is going well.
Better make your mind up if your serious
Encouraging the partner to make a decision on the future of the relationship.
Boy there's just no way of knowing
Expressing frustration with the partner's inconsistent behavior.
Your coming and your goings
Referring to the partner's inconsistent behavior.
Not holding up for you forever
Implying that the relationship can't continue without more commitment.
Baby don't you keep me hanging on
Asking the partner to not keep the singer waiting any longer.
Don't you know I've waited far too long
Expressing frustration with the amount of time waiting for the partner to commit.
(Boy I've waited far too long)
Internal monologue emphasizing that the wait has been too much.
Baby I'll give you all you need
Promising to provide whatever the partner needs to make the relationship work.
(Now I'll give you all you need)
Reiterating the promise of support.
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
Re-emphasizing the desire to not be kept waiting indefinitely.
There can be no more fooling around
Stating that the relationship needs to become more serious.
So just quit playing those games and realize, oh
Urging the partner to stop playing games and commit to the relationship.
You say they don't compare to me
Referencing the partner's previous relationships.
Cause it's me you only see
Asserting that the partner only sees the singer in a romantic context.
Straighten up your ways
Admonishing the partner to become more reliable.
And let your heart be true, yeah
Encouraging the partner to be honest and committed in the relationship.
Baby, don't you keep me hanging on
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the main message.
(Don't you keep me hanging on, no baby)
Reiterating the request for the partner to not keep the singer waiting.
(Boy, I've waited far too long)
Internal monologue emphasizing the long wait.
(Cause I've waited far too long, no baby)
Reiterating the internal monologue from earlier.
(I will give you all you need)
Reiterating the promise to provide support.
(How good it's feeling, baby)
Asking the partner to acknowledge the positive feelings in the relationship.
(I need your loving)
Expressing love and desire for the partner.
(Spinning)
Imagery of feeling dizzy with love and emotion.
Keep me waiting, baby, oh no
Rejecting the idea of being kept waiting any longer.
Don't you know I've waited far too long
Repeating the chorus message once again.
(I've waited, I've waited)
Reiterating the long wait for the partner to commit.
Baby, I'll give you all you need
Reiterating the promise to be supportive.
Don't keep me waiting too long, too long
Repeating the chorus message one final time to emphasize the significance and urgency of the message.
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