Patron
Honyock Lyrics
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But you looked like something that had died
And been warmed up
Parts of you are good enough to use
Maybe they should part you out like an old machine
Why don't we share a meal
Instead of sharing needles
I know a little place
That we will never get to
Unless you raise them high
Your little white
Your little white flags
Suburban self-demolisher's suicide pact
She can't get close to death unless she catches it in the act
When I was lying on my side in the hospital
And the walls were closing in
The furthest from my mind was the thrill
Your kindness is as unlimited as your self hatred
If I thought it'd make a difference I'd become
A patron of your heart
But your coffers must be filled with your disciples
I'm not the only beast of burden
Eager for you weight
So raise them high
Your little red
Your little red hands
If you were a snake you would have bit me
Cause you were right there
I was dazzled by the sent of your hair
What can be conveyed in a moments stare
That can cause me such nightmare
If I could see you anywhere but dreams
I would shake you of your legacy
Of bright stars that fell before their time
So raise
Raise them high
Your little white
Your little white flags
White flags
Red hands
Red hands
Raise them high
The lyrics to Honyock's song Patron are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. One possible interpretation is that the song is about a dysfunctional relationship between the singer and another person who is struggling with addiction. The line "I couldn't tell you from a bar of soap, but you looked like something that had died and been warmed up" seems to suggest that the other person is physically deteriorating due to drug use. The line "parts of you are good enough to use, maybe they should part you out like an old machine" is a disturbing metaphor for how addiction can strip a person of their humanity and reduce them to a collection of parts.
The singer suggests that they would like to help the other person ("why don't we share a meal instead of sharing needles"), but it seems clear that the other person is not ready to accept help. The line "your kindness is as unlimited as your self-hatred" suggests that the other person may be resistant to change because they do not feel worthy of help or love. The final lines of the song, "raise them high, your little white, your little white flags, white flags, red hands, red hands, raise them high" seem to be a call for the other person to acknowledge their struggle and ask for help.
Overall, Patron seems to be a powerful and poignant song about addiction, love, and the struggle to help those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't tell you from a bar of soap
I couldn't distinguish you from something completely unexpected or irrelevant.
But you looked like something that had died
You appeared lifeless, deprived of energy or enthusiasm.
And been warmed up
Yet, you have a subtle charm or hidden warmth that is waiting to be unleashed.
Parts of you are good enough to use
You have some qualities or traits that are beneficial or valuable.
Maybe they should part you out like an old machine
Perhaps your useful bits should be separated and utilized, akin to the parts of an outdated machine.
Why don't we share a meal
Instead of engaging in dangerous activities, let's spend some harmless time together.
Instead of sharing needles
Rather than exchanging hypodermic needles used for illegal drugs.
I know a little place
I am aware of a great spot where we could go.
That we will never get to
However, we will never get to experience it together.
Unless you raise them high
Unless you make your true intentions apparent.
Your little white
Violent conflict can be avoided by waving the white flag.
Your little white flags
Using the white flag as a symbol of surrender.
Suburban self-demolisher's suicide pact
A deal between individuals who live in the suburbs and who self-destruct in unison.
She can't get close to death unless she catches it in the act
She cannot approach death unless it is made apparent to her.
When I was lying on my side in the hospital
While I was hospitalized and helpless.
And the walls were closing in
And I felt trapped or confined, with no escape.
The furthest from my mind was the thrill
I was not thinking about excitement or thrills in that moment.
Your kindness is as unlimited as your self hatred
You possess boundless compassion and endless self-loathing.
If I thought it'd make a difference I'd become
If I believed it would change things, I would transform into.
A patron of your heart
An admirer or supporter of your emotions or soul.
But your coffers must be filled with your disciples
Your devotees or followers are your most valuable possessions.
I'm not the only beast of burden
I am not the only person who is willing to accept all the weight of your problems.
Eager for you weight
I am willingly ready to bear your emotional burden.
Your little red
However, sometimes a show of force is necessary.
Your little red hands
Violent actions can be effective.
If you were a snake you would have bit me
If you were an untrustworthy person, you would have harmed me.
Cause you were right there
As you were in close proximity, it appeared that you were ready to strike.
I was dazzled by the sent of your hair
Your unique and alluring scent captivated me.
What can be conveyed in a moments stare
A single glance can communicate a vast quantity of information.
That can cause me such nightmare
A powerful or disturbing stare can give one nightmares.
If I could see you anywhere but dreams
If I could encounter you anywhere other than in my dreams.
I would shake you of your legacy
I would remove you from your history, remove all traces of your identity.
Of bright stars that fell before their time
Referring to those who were once popular but fell into obscurity or died young.
Raise them high
Make your actions and thoughts clear.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Spencer Hoffman, Mason Hoffman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MultiChillbro69
Absolutely fantastic. Heard this on NPR and it’s been stuck in my head since. Glad to see folks from my hometown putting out awesome music.
@Mmellony
I love this video!!! Talented. Genius!
@Mccolinsclub
It's sooo good!
@heppolo
nice song. get a little bit glam rock-y towards the end