Honey
Magic Man Lyrics


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You're the light out on the sea
A twirling sea blown off the tree
Just floating in the wind
Rolling on the waves
Slipping out of reach

Yeah, everything I need
I smell honey in your hair
I see longing in your stare
All I know is that you care
And all that I have left
Is only what I built here

Oh, won't you break me open like the sky at the sunrise
Hear the thunder in this quiet tremble inside
Holding on to the hand that was here when you would stay
Cold as I lay here

Oh, it took me by surprise
All the hunger left your eyes
You never told me why
Only that it spends
Try just to forget

And I'm not feeling scared
Now the days turn into weeks
We're just taking turns to speak
And nothing's clear
Only that you're there
With honey in your hair

Oh, won't you break me open like the sky at the sunrise
Hear the thunder in this quiet tremble inside
Holding on to the hand that was here when you would stay
Cold as I lay here





As I lay here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Magic Man's song Honey depict a relationship that's on the brink of falling apart, yet the singer is still holding onto hope. The first stanza describes his lover as a light out at sea that he can't quite reach, illustrating the distance between them. However, he still senses something sweet about her, conveyed through the metaphor of honey in her hair. He also sees "longing" in her stare, which implies that she still cares for him. The singer has put a lot of effort into building their relationship, as shown through the line "all that I have left is only what I built here."


The chorus has a powerful plea to his partner, asking them to "break me open like the sky at the sunrise" and to listen to the "thunder in this quiet tremble inside." He wants to be heard and understood, and is looking to his partner for support. The verse continues with a description of the changing dynamics between the two, how the hunger in her eyes has disappeared and she has become distant. The singer is left trying to forget the pain of her rejection.


Despite the confusion, there is still an acknowledgement that they are both present ("nothing's clear, only that you're there"). The song comes to a close with the same chorus, leaving the listener to wonder whether they will stay together or drift apart. The lyrics of Honey are poignant and heart-wrenching, capturing the complexities of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You're the light out on the sea
You are a guiding force in my life, like a lighthouse on the ocean.


A twirling sea blown off the tree
You move in unpredictable ways, like a leaf being tossed by the wind.


Just floating in the wind
You seem to be living carefree and spontaneously.


Rolling on the waves
You are learning to embrace life, taking it as it comes.


Slipping out of reach
But sometimes, you feel like you can't grasp it, like it's constantly slipping away.


Yeah, everything I need
Despite the uncertainty, you are the one thing that grounds me and makes me feel complete.


I smell honey in your hair
Your sweet scent reminds me of all the good memories we've made together.


I see longing in your stare
I sense that you are searching for something deeper, something meaningful.


All I know is that you care
But I know you care for me, and that gives me hope.


And all that I have left
Although everything else in my life may be uncertain and fragile,


Is only what I built here
I have created a solid foundation with you, and that is my anchor.


Oh, won't you break me open like the sky at the sunrise
I long for you to help me break through my walls and experience true emotional intensity.


Hear the thunder in this quiet tremble inside
I want to feel alive, to feel passion like lightning illuminating me in the dark.


Holding on to the hand that was here when you would stay
I want to cling to the moments when you were here, when we were happy together.


Cold as I lay here
Now I am alone, and the emptiness is painful.


Oh, it took me by surprise
I never expected to feel this lonely and lost without you.


All the hunger left your eyes
I see that you have lost some of the passion and drive that you once had.


You never told me why
But I don't fully understand why, and you never explained it.


Only that it spends
All I know is that something has changed, and it is no longer the same.


Try just to forget
I try to forget the pain and focus on the good memories.


And I'm not feeling scared
I am learning to be brave and face life's uncertainties with renewed optimism.


Now the days turn into weeks
Time is passing, and life goes on, even though I feel stuck.


We're just taking turns to speak
We are slowly starting to communicate again, but it's still awkward and stiff.


And nothing's clear
Despite our interactions, I am still confused about what happened and where we stand.


Only that you're there
But at least you are still there, and that is something I can hold on to.


With honey in your hair
Your sweet scent still lingers, and I hold on to that hope of rekindling what we had.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SI HYUK BANG, YOUNG A KIM, JIN WON LEE

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