Houndmouth is a collaborative folk rock four-member band, formed in 2011 fr… Read Full Bio ↴Houndmouth is a collaborative folk rock four-member band, formed in 2011 from the lowland plains and farmlands of Indiana, USA. The band's lyrics emphasize their foolhardiness, and their soulful harmonies carry far. Houndmouth consists of Matt Myers (guitar, vocals), Katie Toupin (keyboard, vocals), Zak Appleby (bass, vocals) and Shane Cody(drums, vocals). Folk duo Katie Toupin and Matt Myers (formerly of the Saint James Hotel) joined up with Shane Cody (Riffraff Revival) and Zak Appleby to create a colossal electric sound with bouncy half-time beats, punchy guitar riffs, and a bit of facial hair. They performed at SXSW in 2012 to promote their self-titled EP, and then were signed up by Rough Trade Records. The band have appeared on several major television shows, including Letterman and Conan.
First Album - From the Hills Below the City (2013) - Houndmouth's first studio album "From the Hills Below the City" was release on June 3, 2013.
Second Album - Little Neon Limelight (2015) - The band's second studio album, "Little Neon Limelight" was released on March 17, 2015

Honey Slider
Houndmouth Lyrics

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Why would you just stand there and watch me leave
You always watch me leave
You swore you'd stick around and have a dance with me
You never dance with me

Won't you please be my little honey slider
I'll leave you out to dry, I'll leave you out on the wire

Why would you get up and walk out on me
You always walk on me
You swore you'd stick around and have a drink with me
You never drink on me

Won't you please be my little honey slider
I'll leave you out to dry, I'll leave you out on the wire

At the very least
I'm gonna find you
My sweet there'se

Won't you please be my little honey slider
I'll leave you out to dry, I'll leave you out on the wire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Houndmouth's "Honey Slider" seem to be directed at someone the singer was in a relationship with. The opening lines ask why the person would just stand and watch the singer leave, even though they promised they would stay and dance with them. The chorus then asks the person to be their honey slider, promising to leave them out to dry and on the wire. The singer then asks why the person would get up and walk out on them when they promised they would stay and have a drink. The chorus repeats the plea for the person to be their honey slider.

It seems that the singer is frustrated with the person's lack of commitment and promises they don't keep. The repeated line "you always watch/walk on me" implies that this is not an isolated incident, but a pattern in the relationship. However, the singer still wants the person to be their "honey slider" despite this, perhaps out of a sense of desperation or a belief that this person is still better than no one.

Overall, the song has a bittersweet tone, portraying the ups and downs of a troubled relationship. The catchy chorus and upbeat tempo provide a contrast to the lyrics' emotional weight, making it a memorable and impactful track.

Line by Line Meaning

Why would you just stand there and watch me leave
Why do you never try to stop me when I leave?

You always watch me leave
I always leave, but you never try to stop me.

You swore you'd stick around and have a dance with me
You promised you'd spend more time with me, but you never follow through.

You never dance with me
You never keep your promises and spend time with me.

Won't you please be my little honey slider
Will you finally stay with me and be my lover?

I'll leave you out to dry, I'll leave you out on the wire
I'll be reckless with your heart and leave you vulnerable.

Why would you get up and walk out on me
Why do you continue to leave when I need you the most?

You always walk on me
You refuse to stand by my side when I need you.

You swore you'd stick around and have a drink with me
You always say you'll be there for me, but you never fulfill your promises.

You never drink on me
You never stay true to your word and spend time with me.

At the very least I'm gonna find you
I will always search for you and try to make things work.

My sweet there'se
My darling love

Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kathleen Elizabeth Toupin, Matthew Glen Myers, Shane Allan Cody, William Zachary Appleby

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