American Honey
Lady Antebellum Lyrics

She grew up on the side of the road
The singer describes a girl who was raised in a humble environment by the roadside.

Where the church bells ring and strong love grows
The location where this girl grew up was near a church, and she received a lot of love and support growing up.

She grew up good, she grew up slow
Despite growing up in a simple environment, this girl grew up to be a good and mature person, but at her own pace.

Like American honey
The singer compares this girl's character to American honey, which is said to be pure and sweet.

Steady as a preacher, free as a weed
The girl is described as being steady and reliable like a preacher, but also free-spirited like a weed that grows wherever it pleases.

Couldn't wait to get goin', but wasn't quite ready to leave
Despite being eager to explore the world, the girl was also hesitant about leaving behind her roots and the people she loved.

So innocent, pure and sweet
The girl's innocence and purity are highlighted again, emphasizing her wholesome character.

American honey
The singer concludes that the girl's character exemplifies the image of American honey, which symbolizes purity and sweetness.

There's a wild, wild whisper blowin' in the wind
The singer hears a whisper in the wind, which represents a nostalgic longing for a time long gone.

Callin' out my name like a long lost friend
This whisper feels familiar to the singer, like a dear friend calling out to them from afar.

Oh, I miss those days as the years go by
The singer feels a sense of loss as time goes on, yearning for the days gone by.

Oh, nothin' sweeter than summertime
The singer reminisces about the joys of summer, which represent a simpler time and happier days.

And American honey
The same phrase is repeated, reinforcing the idea that the memories of summertime and the girl who represents American honey still linger in the singer's mind.

Get caught in the race of this crazy life
The singer acknowledges the frantic pace of modern life, which feels overwhelming at times.

Tryin' to be everything can make you lose your mind
Attempting to achieve everything and be perfect can lead to a loss of sanity and burnout, according to the singer.

I just want to go back in time
The singer expresses a desire to move back in time and relive the memories of a simpler time in their life.

To American honey
The singer reminds us once again that what they want to return to is the world and memories represented by American honey.

Gone for so long now
The singer admits that they have been away from the simpler, happier part of their past for a long time.

I gotta get back to her somehow
The singer recognizes that it's time to return to their past and rediscover the person they once were.

And American honey
The final line repeats what the singer wants to return to - the world and memories represented by American honey.