Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me".
Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People"
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair
Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. This led to three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Once Again, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed in October 2006. Live from Philadelphia, sold exclusively at Target stores, was a successful stopgap release that predated October 2008's Evolver.
Honey
John Legend Lyrics
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Honey
Honey makes the world go 'round
The world go 'round
Ain't it lovely
The way it flow when I go down
When I go down?
A million kingdoms will fall
So many crowns will be lost
All for a taste, I would pay any cost
You're sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than honey
(Want all the) honey
(Give me that) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
You're sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than honey
(Want all the) honey
(Give me that) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
(Sweeter than)
Don't you love that golden glisten
When you put your fingers in this
Orange box, some honey comb
It's waitin' for you when you get home
Oh, you never wanna leave (leave)
Got you addicted to me, yeah (uh)
Baby, don't stop 'til my legs stop
When it drip, baby, don't waste a drop, oh-oh, oh
Show me the ways to explore (to explore)
Every day wantin' more (wantin' more)
I don't wanna chase for a taste
I can't ignore (you're so sweet, ain't nothin' sweeter)
You're sweeter than honey (sweet like honey, baby, you're so sweet)
You're sweeter than honey
(Want all the) honey (sweet like honey, baby, you're so sweet)
(Give me that) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
You're sweeter than honey (sweet like honey, baby, you're so sweet)
You're sweeter than honey
(Want all the) honey (sweet like honey, baby, you're so sweet)
(Give me that) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
(Sweeter than)
Honey, honey, honey, honey drippin' down
Oh, baby
Honey, honey, honey, honey drippin' down
Oh, you're sweeter
Honey, honey, honey, honey drippin' down
Than honey, you're sweeter
Honey, honey, honey, honey drippin' down
Baby
In "Honey" by John Legend, the lyrics revolve around the theme of sweetness and desire. The song compares the sweetness of honey to the intoxicating allure of a person. The phrase "Honey makes the world go 'round" suggests that the sweetness and pleasure derived from love and desire are what drive people and hold significance in their lives. The repetition of "You're sweeter than honey" emphasizes the irresistible and captivating nature of the person being referred to. They are like honey, a symbol of irresistible sweetness.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of addiction and dependence. Lines like "Got you addicted to me" and "Baby, don't stop 'til my legs stop" suggest a strong and all-consuming desire for this person. The reference to honey dripping down signifies the intoxicating and irresistible pull of this individual. The song celebrates the pleasure and allure of desire, highlighting the significance it holds in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, honey
Addressing someone as 'honey'
Honey makes the world go 'round
Honey is a delightful and essential part of life
The world go 'round
It has a profound impact on the world
Ain't it lovely
It is wonderfully beautiful
The way it flow when I go down
The way it feels and moves when I'm experiencing it
When I go down?
When I indulge in its deliciousness?
A million kingdoms will fall
Many great things will be forsaken
So many crowns will be lost
Even the most powerful will lose their positions
All for a taste, I would pay any cost
I'm willing to sacrifice anything just to savor it
You're sweeter than honey
You are more delightful than honey
Want all the honey
Craving and desiring all the sweetness you possess
Give me that Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
Give me that leisurely day filled with sweetness
Don't you love that golden glisten
Don't you adore the shimmering appearance
When you put your fingers in this
When you touch and delve into this honey
Orange box, some honey comb
A box filled with honeycomb
It's waitin' for you when you get home
It's a delightful surprise waiting for you at home
Oh, you never wanna leave (leave)
Once you experience it, you never want to let go
Got you addicted to me, yeah (uh)
I've made you addicted to my sweetness
Baby, don't stop 'til my legs stop
Keep going until I can't take it anymore
When it drip, baby, don't waste a drop, oh-oh, oh
When it oozes, make sure not to lose any of it
Show me the ways to explore (to explore)
Teach me how to discover all the different aspects
Every day wantin' more (wantin' more)
Each day, desiring even greater amounts
I don't wanna chase for a taste
I don't want to have to pursue it just to get a sample
I can't ignore (you're so sweet, ain't nothin' sweeter)
I can't resist you because you're incredibly sweet
Honey, honey
Addressing someone as 'honey'
Honey, honey, honey, honey drippin' down
Honey is dripping down in a delightful manner
Oh, baby
An affectionate term for the person being addressed
Than honey, you're sweeter
You possess a level of sweetness that surpasses honey itself
Baby
An affectionate term for the person being addressed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Alexander Harvey, Gregory Aldae Hein, John Roger Stephens, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel Lindgren Schulz, Priscilla Hariston, Ryan B. Tedder, Steven Robert Franks
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Honey, honey
Honey
Honey makes the world go 'round
World go 'round
Ain't it, lovely
The way you feel when I go down
When I go down?
A million of kingdoms would fall
So many crowns would be lost
All for a taste, I would pay any cost
You're sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than honey
(Worth more than) money
(Easy like) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
Sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than honey
(Worth more than) money
(Easy like) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
(Sweeter than)
Don't you love that golden glisten
When you put your finger in this
Orange blossom, honey comb
It's waitin' for you when you get home
Oh, oh, you'll never wanna leave (leave)
Got you addicted to me (uh)
Baby, don't stop 'til my legs pop
When it drip, baby, don't waste a drop, oh-oh, oh
So many ways to explore (to explore)
Every day wanting more (wanting more)
All for a chase, for a taste, I can't ignore (you're so sweet, ain't nothin' sweeter)
You're sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than honey
(Worth more than) money
(Easy like) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
You're sweeter than honey
You're sweeter than honey
(Worth more than) money
(Easy like) Sunday, Sunday, Sunday
(Sweeter than)
Honey, honey, honey, honey dripping down
Oh, baby
Honey, honey, honey, honey dripping down
You're sweet (honey, honey, honey, honey dripping down)
Like honey
You're sweet (honey, honey, honey, honey dripping down)
Oh, baby
@mwafulitrevlyn6892
Liked before listening I trust him like that 🔥🔥
@marnieclayton5145
I do too! He is super talented!
@itsdetroitjai
That part!!
@niqueybingham3489
Same! Lol
@sfk42089
You & me both!
@sarahgodin6212
"SO did I & Me too, Lol.. COOL!!!!"🥰♥️💯
@karmalhamu3287
His voice is in fact "SWEETER THAN HONEY" ❣️
@exoticalBecky_Miami
His acting however is like booboo... Corny and shitty... If I was his wife I would feel so confident ...there was no sex whatsoever ...no fantasy... no attraction... no chemistry ...no honey... Like, not even the set honey was believable honey...
@forzir
https://youtu.be/v7E5KmgxK88 ooode ug remix
@dboi4areason289
🤭🦁🧠