Honeydew
Mr. Scruff Lyrics


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'Open your eyes'
Said the man in my dreams
'Open your heart,' said the woman
'Unpick the seeds'

Take a boat across the river of your mind
Take a chance, get your wish and you will
Find a place where you can be free
Where the dew tastes of honey
And the trees bear the fruits
Of love

As a small child, I dreamed of trees
Of the open fields and autumn leaves
Strawberry sunsets, the blue of the sea
There was a whole world inside
Waiting for me

Take a boat across the river of your mind
Take a chance, get your wish and you will
Find a place where you can be free
Where the dew tastes of honey
And the trees bear the fruits
Of love

As a woman now I dream of peace
Of adding most sense naivety
Still in my dreams my world is at ease
All the colours of life reflected in me

Take a boat across the river of your mind
Take a chance, get your wish and you will
Find a place where you can be free
Where the dew tastes of honey
And the trees bear the fruits
Of love





Love Love Love Love
I feel love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mr. Scruff's song "Honeydew" are filled with whimsical and poetic language, which can be interpreted in several ways. The song begins with the advice of two mysterious beings, a man and a woman, who appear in the singer's dream, counselling him/her to open his/her eyes and heart and to unpick the seeds. These enigmatic words suggest the idea of awakening, letting go of inhibitions and fears, and breaking psychological barriers to reach a desired state of freedom and inner peace.


Later in the song, the singer reminisces about his/her childhood dreams of trees, open fields, and beautiful natural landscapes. These images represent a world devoid of the complexities and problems of adult life, where everything is possible and anything can happen. In the present, the singer still dreams of attaining peace and innocence, reflecting the wish to return to simpler and happier times.


Ultimately, the song is a call to action to take a risk and cross the river of the mind, which serves as a metaphor for confronting oneself and exploring one's inner world. The reward of doing so is to find a place of total freedom, where the dew tastes of honey and the trees bear the fruits of love. The final repetition of the word "love" suggests that the ultimate goal of this journey is to reach a state of unconditional love towards oneself and others, which is the epitome of inner peace and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Open your eyes
The man in my dream tells me to wake up.


Said the man in my dreams
The singer is sharing a message from a man in their dream.


'Open your heart,' said the woman
A woman in the singer's dream urges them to be more openhearted.


'Unpick the seeds'
The woman instructs the artist to examine and remove any negative thoughts or feelings they may have.


Take a boat across the river of your mind
The artist advises the listener to explore their mind using a boat as a metaphor.


Take a chance, get your wish and you will
The singer encourages the listener to take a risk to achieve their dream.


Find a place where you can be free
The listener should discover a place where they are able to fully be themselves.


Where the dew tastes of honey
The artist describes a metaphorical place where the world is refreshing and sweet.


And the trees bear the fruits
In this metaphorical place, life brings pleasant surprises.


Of love
This world of sweetness is rich with affection.


As a small child, I dreamed of trees
The singer reminisces about their childhood fantasies.


Of the open fields and autumn leaves
They dreamed of nature and the seasons.


Strawberry sunsets, the blue of the sea
Their fantasies included vivid images of colorful and beautiful natural scenes.


There was a whole world inside
The singer had a rich inner world.


Waiting for me
Their inner world held untapped potential they hoped to uncover.


As a woman now I dream of peace
The artist shares how their dreams have evolved as an adult.


Of adding most sense naivety
They dream of adding an innocent perspective to the world.


Still in my dreams my world is at ease
The singer's dreams continue to provide a source of comfort.


All the colours of life reflected in me
Their inner world contains the full spectrum of life experiences.


Love Love Love Love
The artist expresses an overwhelming sense of love.


I feel love
Love is a tangible emotion for the artist.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lawrencedoliveiro9104

How many little captions can you spot?

0:20 “Sausage World”
0:24 “Horse Costumes”
0:36 “Remember to insulate your loft”
0:52 “How many wheels does your car have? Not as many as this one!”
0:59 “This is a pet shop”
1:58 “whelk 1”
2:19 “Kevin’s garage”
2:40 “Duck eggs 20p each”
2:42 “Chipton willis” “Eggnap” “Spratton hall”
2:53 “Yelps of wheatstone”
3:02 “Terry’s horses”

And I love the way the video ends ...



All comments from YouTube:

@pencilshavings_yt

This is an absolute masterpiece. The music invokes a feeling i cannot explain with words, and that ending with everything just being a set just hits hard.

@bargainspares9531

This Scruff track is the one that touches my soul the deepest.

@Engedal123

Such a great track! Can you believe it only has 30 k views, like wtf!? :-///

@MacacoDoSistema

@@Engedal123 so hard to explain views versus quality these days...

@romariodesrosier1450

3:07 has me floating across the waves...

@1pedrojaime

I love the subtleties of this video like the dude listening to loud music ini his car at 2:06. Yes, this one resonates with my soul. A truly beautiful track expertly crafted by Mr Scruff.

@robpineda2912

one of the best songs, it has so much feeling, when you get goosebumps all over you know it truly does

@liquidspherechilledrhythms

Take a boat across the river of your mind... inspiring sound meditation contemplation 10/10

@Admos2000

One of the best remakes I've heared so far... original song is Spanky Wilson - Love Song

@corrina7536

Perfect song to get you through the day 💕

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