Those classic influences come together with a crafted depth owed to Lauren's personal experiences--heartache, hard-fought battles with self, the lost dog after which the band is named--and what she calls "more of a school" than a band: Matt Embree offering support and direction on and off the record and "keeping everyone on their toes", and drummer Jessica Lankford and bassist Jon Grillo providing " the perfect balance to Matt and I's right-brained perspectives".
Add to that a range of performing experience fronting a Punk band when Lauren was 15, singing with The Sound of Animals Fighting, and performing with a Zombie Pop Rock Opera, and Pebaluna's ability to collaborate, adapt, and meld begins to make a lot of sense: something you feel like you've heard before because it contains the familiar, and at the same time expands into something completely untouched.
Honey
Pebaluna Lyrics
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All the dishes had been cleaned and put away(
And I knew Honey had been here and he did the best he could(
But as for the reason, well, I ain't too sure(
See, it was four weeks ago while we laid in bed(
After one of our fall-backs when I finally asked him(
I said, "Honey, why you trying so hard? I thought you wanted out."(
And like a dagger thrust into my heart he said "For guilt and doubt.(
But tears still paint your pretty face in the pale moonlight."(
Well I realized there and then that Honey loved me no more(
So the next day I made plans to get as far as I could go(
I traveled New Mexico, ended up in New Orleans(
Where I kissed a boy from Dallas and let him sweep me off my
Feet((
But when I came back home I saw Honey at the door(
Saying, "Baby, oh, how I've missed you. Let's go for one round
More."(
Now to be honest, I don't remember much from that point on(
Just his sad, sad eyes and a new hole in the wall(
Next day as he left for work I asked, "What'd I say to make you so
Mad?"(
He said, "Nothing baby, it's all my fault" and "I'll(fix it when I
Get back."(
Well I ain't seen Honey for about a week(
I stayed somewhere else last night to get better sleep(
But Honey kept on showing up in all of my dreams(
So I said a heartfelt prayer for him as I slipped into my jeans(
When I came home today, saw the bed was made(
All the dishes had been cleaned and put away(
And I knew Honey had been here and he did the best he could(
But Honey, it's too late this time, you broke my heart for good
The lyrics to Pebaluna's song "Honey" tell a story of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer comes home to find that their partner, Honey, has done all the household chores and made the bed. However, the sweet gesture is overshadowed by the realization that their partner's effort comes too late, as the singer's heart has already been broken. The lyrics suggest that the relationship has been going through a rough patch for some time, and that the singer had previously expressed concern about why Honey was trying so hard to make things work. When questioned, Honey explained that he was doing it out of guilt and doubt, and that he was ready to move on with his life. This revelation, coupled with the fact that Honey had left a new hole in the wall during an argument, leads the singer to leave and travel to New Orleans, where they meet someone new. However, Honey eventually shows up at the singer's door, asking for another chance. The singer has moved on emotionally, and makes it clear that it's too late for Honey to fix things.
The lyrics of "Honey" are poignant and emotional, describing the ups and downs of a relationship. The singer's distress is palpable, as they struggle to come to terms with the end of their relationship. The lyrics also suggest that Honey had been trying to make things work for some time, but had been unable to overcome his feelings of guilt and doubt. The song captures the complex emotions that can accompany the end of a relationship, including regret, sadness, and a longing for what once was. Overall, Pebaluna's "Honey" is a powerful and moving song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
When I came home today, saw the bed was made(
Upon arriving home, I noticed that the bed had been made.
All the dishes had been cleaned and put away(
I also observed that all dishes had been cleaned and put away.
And I knew Honey had been here and he did the best he could(
I realized that my partner, Honey, had been present and had done his best to maintain the house.
But as for the reason, well, I ain't too sure(
However, I am uncertain about the motivation behind his actions.
See, it was four weeks ago while we laid in bed(
Furthermore, approximately four weeks ago, we were lying in bed.
After one of our fall-backs when I finally asked him(
Following one of our disagreements, I finally asked him a question.
I said, "Honey, why you trying so hard? I thought you wanted out."(
I inquired, "Honey, why are you putting in so much effort? I believed that you wanted to end things."
And like a dagger thrust into my heart he said "For guilt and doubt."(
He responded in a way that deeply hurt me, stating, "It's because of guilt and doubt."
See baby, I feel ready to move on with my life, (
He explained that he felt prepared to move on to a new phase in life.
But tears still paint your pretty face in the pale moonlight."(
However, he claimed that my crying in the moonlight was still affecting him.
Well I realized there and then that Honey loved me no more(
It dawned on me at that moment that Honey no longer loved me.
So the next day I made plans to get as far as I could go(
As a result, I made plans to leave and go as far as possible the following day.
I traveled New Mexico, ended up in New Orleans(
I ended up traveling to New Mexico and eventually arrived in New Orleans.
Where I kissed a boy from Dallas and let him sweep me off my Feet(
While in New Orleans, I shared a romantic moment with a young man from Dallas, who swept me off my feet.
But when I came back home I saw Honey at the door(
Upon my return, I found Honey waiting at the door.
Saying, "Baby, oh, how I've missed you. Let's go for one round More."(
"My darling, I have missed you so much. Let's have another chance together."
Now to be honest, I don't remember much from that point on(
To be candid, I do not recall much from that moment forward.
Just his sad, sad eyes and a new hole in the wall(
All I remember is his sorrowful gaze and a fresh hole in the wall.
Next day as he left for work I asked, "What'd I say to make you so Mad?"(
The following day, as he left for work, I inquired, "What did I say to upset you so greatly?"
He said, "Nothing baby, it's all my fault" and "I'll(fix it when I Get back."(
"You didn't do anything wrong, my love. It's all my fault. I'll fix it when I return."
Well I ain't seen Honey for about a week(
Since then, I have not seen Honey for a week.
I stayed somewhere else last night to get better sleep(
Last night, I chose to sleep somewhere else to obtain better rest.
But Honey kept on showing up in all of my dreams(
However, Honey continued to appear in all of my dreams.
So I said a heartfelt prayer for him as I slipped into my jeans(
Before getting dressed, I sent my prayers with my heart out to him.
And when I came home today, saw the bed was made(
Upon returning home today, I discovered a neatly made bed.
All the dishes had been cleaned and put away(
Furthermore, I witnessed all cleaned and put away dishes.
And I knew Honey had been here and he did the best he could(
I surmised that Honey had been here and tried his best to improve things.
But Honey, it's too late this time, you broke my heart for good
Yet, it's too late Honey; you caused irreparable damage to my heart.
Contributed by Hunter H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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