Honey
Jason Falkner Lyrics


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Who's that talkin' to the blue sky?
Staring, starin' at the orange sun?
Who's that laughin' all the way home? It's me...
So you are pretty sure I am the one
You checked me out, I'm loads of fun
You think I may also be slighty insane
You've seen me dance, that's proof enough
I got this little girl who overflows with questions
She tastes like honey
She's broken all my rules but she is the exeption
She tastes like honey

Time has a way of revealing the truth
Like ugly trends from a desperate youth
I only hope hindsight is kinder to us
And we don't find we've missed the bus

I got this little girl who overflows with questions
She tastes like honey
She's broken all my rules but she is the exeption
Does that sound funny?

How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?
How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?
How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?

Who's that peering through the keyhole?
Standing, standin' on his tippy toes
Who's that starin' at a blank page? It's me...
Should we be worried we're movin' so fast
I can't resist that kiss
So tell me to stop and I promise I'll try
that's when she said "Let's stay in bed"

I got this little girl who tells it like it is
She tastes like honey
I've forgotten all my rules have a look syhe's an exeption

How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?
How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?
How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?
How can I help anyone if I can't help myself?
How can I help anyone if I can't help myself?




How can I help anyone if I can't help myself?
How can I help anyone if I can't help myself?

Overall Meaning

The song "Honey" by Jason Falkner is a wistful reflection on relationships and the passage of time. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, hinting at a sense of longing and introspection as the singer muses about someone who is staring up at the sky and laughing all the way home. The song follows a pattern of contrasting opposites: the singer feels both happy and unsure, confident and vulnerable.


The verse about the little girl who overflows with questions is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer is looking for someone to guide and support, even as he struggles with his own issues. Ultimately, the song is about the importance of self-care and self-awareness - as the chorus repeats, "How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?"


Overall, the lyrics to "Honey" are dreamy and introspective, offering a glimpse into the inner world of the singer and his longing for connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's that talkin' to the blue sky?
Who is speaking to the open sky?


Staring, starin' at the orange sun?
Gazing intently at the setting sun


Who's that laughin' all the way home? It's me...
It's the singer who is laughing on their way home


So you are pretty sure I am the one
You seem to be certain that I am the person


You checked me out, I'm loads of fun
You determined that I am a lot of fun


You think I may also be slightly insane
You believe that I might be a little crazy


You've seen me dance, that's proof enough
Having seen me dance should serve as sufficient evidence


I got this little girl who overflows with questions
I have a daughter who constantly asks questions


She tastes like honey
She is sweet like honey


She's broken all my rules but she is the exception
Although she breaks my rules, she is the one exception


Time has a way of revealing the truth
As time passes, the truth tends to be revealed


Like ugly trends from a desperate youth
Similar to unappealing trends from a young and desperate time


I only hope hindsight is kinder to us
I hope that looking back will be more favorable for us


And we don't find we've missed the bus
And we don't realize we missed our opportunity


Does that sound funny?
Is that humorous to you?


How can you help anyone if you can't help yourself?
If you can't help yourself, how can you help others?


Who's that peering through the keyhole?
Who is looking through the keyhole?


Standing, standin' on his tippy toes
Stood on their toes to look through the keyhole


Who's that starin' at a blank page? It's me...
It's the singer who is staring at a blank page


Should we be worried we're moving so fast
Is it cause for concern that we're moving quickly?


I can't resist that kiss
I am unable to resist the act of kissing


So tell me to stop and I promise I'll try
If you request that I stop, I will make the effort to do so


That's when she said "Let's stay in bed"
Then she suggested that they remain in bed


I got this little girl who tells it like it is
I have a daughter who is straightforward


I've forgotten all my rules have a look she's an exception
I have disregarded my own rules because she is an exception


How can I help anyone if I can't help myself?
If I am unable to help myself, how can I help anyone else?




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