honey
Moow Lyrics
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Please! Just a minute!
Ooh damn, I will never catch you by this moon
What... curious butterflies
You mean bread and butterflies?
Yes, of course
The lyrics to Moow's song "Honey" are a bit confusing at first, but upon closer inspection, they seem to be about the frustration of trying to catch someone's attention, but ultimately failing. The opening line, "Please! Just a minute!" shows this desperation, as the singer is trying to get the attention of the person they're interested in. However, the next line, "Ooh damn, I will never catch you by this moon," indicates that their efforts are futile, and they're unlikely to succeed in their pursuit.
The following lines, "What... curious butterflies / You mean bread and butterflies? / Yes, of course," add an element of confusion to the song, but they seem to be a reference to the novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." In the book, Alice encounters a character called the Caterpillar, who asks her about the distinction between bread-and-butterflies and butterfly-and-bread. The exchange is a commentary on the way language can be used to manipulate meaning and create confusion, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the way the singer feels about their attempts to connect with the person they're interested in.
Line by Line Meaning
Please!
A plea for attention or help
Please! Just a minute!
A request for a brief moment of time
Ooh damn, I will never catch you by this moon
A realization that catching someone or achieving a goal may be impossible
What... curious butterflies
An expression of surprise or confusion at something unusual
You mean bread and butterflies?
A question seeking clarification on an unusual phrase or statement
Yes, of course
An affirmation of understanding or agreement
Writer(s): jules verschueren
Contributed by Layla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.