Honey
Mariah Carey feat. Da Brat & JD Lyrics
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I like that
Oh, oh
Come on
MC
La da da da da da da da (c'mon) da da
La da da da da da da da, la da da da da (MC)
La da da da da da da da, da da da da da
La da da da da, da da da da
Let's go
Oh, now you can have me
When you want me
You simply ask me to be there (uh huh)
And you're the only one
Who makes me come running
'Cause what you got
Is far beyond compare, ooh
And it's just like honey (yeah)
When your love (when your love) comes over me (comes over me)
Oh, baby, I've got a dependency
Always strung out
For another taste of your honey (ooh)
It's like honey when it washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dying for ya
Crying for ya (crying)
I adore ya
One hit of your love affected me (yeah)
And I'm strung out on you, darling
Don't you see (every night)
Every night and day I can hardly wait
For another taste of honey (honey)
Honey, I can't describe
How good it feels inside (ooh, honey)
Honey, I can't describe
How good it feels inside
Oh, I can't be elusive with you honey (I like that)
'Cause it's blatant that I'm feeling you (yeah)
And it's too hard for me to leave abruptly
'Cause you're the only thing I wanna do
And it's just like honey
When your love (when your love) comes over me (comes over me)
Oh, baby, I've got a dependency (so addicted to ya, honey)
Always strung out
For another taste of your honey (honey)
It's like honey when it washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dying for ya
Crying for ya
I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me (I need you babe)
And I'm strung out on you, darling (ooh, your love addicted me)
Don't you see (I can't wait)
Every night and day I can hardly wait (for another)
For another taste of honey (Baby, I can hardly wait)
Harlem world we won't stop for Mariah, you're on fire
Harlem world we won't stop, so Mariah, take us higher
Harlem world we won't stop, for Mariah, you're on fire
Harlem world we won't stop, so Mariah, take us higher
Break it down
Every little thing you do
Now, what we gonna do right here
Is we gonna smooth it out
(Oh, oh, honey got me hooked on you)
MC, and she won't stop
It's like honey when it washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dying for ya
Crying for ya
I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
And I'm strung out on you, darling
Don't you see
Every night and day I can hardly wait
For another taste of honey
It's like honey when it washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dying for ya
Crying for ya
I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
And I'm strung out on you, darling
Don't you see
Every night and day I can hardly wait
For another taste of honey
It's like honey when it washes over me
You know sugar never ever was so sweet
And I'm dying for ya
Crying for ya
I adore ya
One hit of your love addicted me
And I'm strung out on you, darling
Don't you see
Every night and day I can hardly wait
For another taste of honey
The song "Honey" was released by Mariah Carey in 1997 as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Butterfly. The lyrics of the song depict the feeling of being deeply in love and addicted to someone. In the first verse, Carey describes how the person she loves can have her any time they want and how their love is far beyond comparison. The chorus compares the feeling of being in love to the sweetness of honey, and how it's impossible for Carey to resist the person she loves. The second verse emphasizes the strong addiction she has for her love interest, and how she can't wait to have another taste of their love, which is like honey washing over her.
The chorus continues with the repetition of the comparison between love and honey, emphasizing how sweet and addictive it is. The bridge adds a rap section, featuring Mase, which references the Harlem District of New York, affirming how unstoppable Carey is. The final chorus repeats the idea of how sweet and addictive the love is and how she can hardly wait for another taste of honey.
Overall, the song "Honey" shows the strong attachment one can have when deeply in love, comparing the sensation to a sweet and addictive substance such as honey. The lyrics embrace the feeling of being in love and how it can be overwhelming and irresistible.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, honey got me hooked on you
I am deeply infatuated with you.
When you want me / You simply ask me to be there / And you're the only one / Who makes me come running
You have a special hold on me and I will always be here for you when you need me.
And it's just like honey / When your love comes over me / Oh, baby, I've got a dependency / Always strung out / For another taste of your honey
Your love is like sweet honey to me and I can't get enough of it.
And it's too hard for me to leave abruptly / 'Cause you're the only thing I wanna do
I can't imagine life without you and I only want to be with you.
Every little thing you do / Now, what we gonna do right here / Is we gonna smooth it out
I love every little thing you do and let's take things slow and enjoy each moment.
MC, and she won't stop
I am Mariah Carey and I won't stop loving you.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Robinson, Kamaal Fareed, Larry Price, Mariah Carey, Mohandas Dewese, Ronald Larkins, Sean Combs, Stephen Hague, Steve Jordan, Malcolm McLaren
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Chris John
Official Release
LP Version
Bad Boy Remix featuring Mase & The Lox / Bad Boy Remix
Classic Mix
So So Def Mix featuring Da Brat & JD
Classic Instrumental
Morales Club Dub
Mo' Honey Dub
Smooth Version With Intro
Smooth Version No Intro
So So Def Radio Mix featuring Da Brat & JD
Promo
Def Rascal Anthem
Rascal Dub
Unofficial Release
Honey (2008 Summer Mix)
redman02
why am i just now discovering this remix?!!!? Mariah hands down has the best remixes. resung vocals... and not just regular vocals... this woman is a vocal Phenom in the booth. those 4:08 and on belts are ridiculous
Jamie Rayborn
This is my favorite remix of Honey, from Mariah's vocals, to the sample, to Da Brat's unforgettable verse!
Edwin Adrianta
Words.... Love this version too.
Black Beauty
NEW VOCALS. only Mariah do it like this. she's so dedicated towards her crafts. RESPECT
Edwin Adrianta
When I first heard this on "The Remixes" album, I was blown away by her take on the remixed version of Honey.
Barbara
How do you know this track has "new vocals"? Sounds just as I remember the original being.
Edwin Adrianta
@Barbara I believe they meant that the so so Def remix has different/new vocals compared to the original/bad boy version
Barbara
Ah, I totally understand now. Thanks for weighing in, @Edwin Adrianta. That was a huge part of Mariah's success with remixes - she often added a completely new, unique set of vocals as if remaking a new song.
Barbara
And to clarify, I thought the original poster was pointing out the vocals as if to say MC added "new vocals" to the originally remixed track. If only somebody had weekly MC fan meet-ups on Zoom! Let's party together! ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฟ
Rodrigo Triana
I used to love this remix, unfortunately I lost this album and now it's here on YouTube, can't stop listening to this track