He was among the first Black composers during the early years of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. His works often appeared among the programs of Will Marion Cook's New York Syncopated Orchestra. Dett himself performed at Carnegie Hall and at the Boston Symphony Hall as a pianist and choir director.
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Honey
R. Nathaniel Dett Lyrics
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If the times right stunnin’
Keep it squad rolled tight
Like a rubber band ball
And
Not like another
Keep my name out
Shutter
While I collect my stacks
They be hatin’ on my whole team
Fake ass phonies
Are what I see
Wantin’ a taste of this successful honey
Yeah that’s the shit pushin’ me
Fuck what they say
Uh
Yea
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Uh
I got the taste of the sickest of venom
It’s caught in my teeth
I been spittin’ so raw!
Best friends betray me
And that’s on some bullshit
These trust issues
Force me to pop off they jaws!
These dude stay frontin'
The fuck are you doin'?
Got time on my wrist
I ain’t wastin’ on you
Ask who I am one more time
I’ll just laugh
Cuz my future is certain
I’m saucin’ on you
Uh
Yeah
Rule # 1 don’t fuck with these hoes
Rule #2 there’s no lovin’ these hoes
(Uh huh! Yeah!)
Rule #3 stay passing these hoes
(Oohwooh! Yeah!)
All that they want is to take all your honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Sick wit it
Infamous
They do not like me
I take what they want
I’m a beast
I’ma feast
Chomp on your game
You’re nothin’
You’re borin’
You sleazy
I’m snoring
It’s my turn to reign
Out with the bullshit
You straight outta pocket
Admit you lost it
My shit here to stay
Vicious, I kill it
You stayin’ irrelevant
Hesitant, that’s why y’all suckas
Stay Lame
You ain’t got no honey
Bitches wantin’ the beehive
You ain’t got no honey stay the fuck away from mine
You ain’t got no honey
Bitches wantin’ the beehive!
You ain’t got no honey stay the fuck away from mine!
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
The song "Honey" by R. Nathaniel Dett is a declaration of empowerment and confidence, calling out those who try to bring down the singer and their team. The lyrics are full of metaphors, with the title "Honey" representing success and prosperity, which the singer wants to protect from those who try to take it away. The opening lines "Styles on a hundred / If the times right stunnin'" indicate that the singer is at the top of their game, with a confident style that draws attention. The lines "Keep it squad rolled tight / Like a rubber band ball" suggest that the singer is surrounded by a tight-knit team, who offer support and protection. The use of the metaphor of a rubber band ball is interesting, as it implies that the team is made up of multiple individuals who are strong individually but even stronger when they are bundled together.
The lyrics also reference the singer's past experiences of betrayal and mistrust, which has made them wary of those around them. The lines "Best friends betray me / And that’s on some bullshit / These trust issues / Force me to pop off their jaws!" indicate that the singer has been hurt in the past, and is not afraid to physically defend themselves if necessary. The lyrics also express a confidence in the future, with the chorus line "Cuz my future is certain / I’m saucin’ on you" indicating that the singer has a clear path to success and is not deterred by those who try to bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Styles on a hundred
I'm always dressed well and on point
If the times right stunnin'
I show off my style at the right moment
Keep it squad rolled tight
I stick to my tight-knit group of friends
Like a rubber band ball
Our bond is strong and unbreakable
And
I'm connecting this thought to the next one
Not like another
I'm not like everyone else
Keep my name out
Don't bring my name into unnecessary drama
Shutter
Go away
Get the fuck off my back
Stop bothering me
While I collect my stacks
I'm focused on making money
They be hatin’ on my whole team
There are people who are jealous of my squad
Fake ass phonies
These haters are not genuine
Are what I see
That's all I'm noticing now
Wantin’ a taste of this successful honey
They want to share in my success
Yeah that’s the shit pushin’ me
Their jealousy motivates me to succeed even more
Fuck what they say
I don't care about their opinions
Don’t be lickin’ my Honey
Don't try to take what's mine
I got the taste of the sickest of venom
I've encountered some really nasty people
It’s caught in my teeth
Their negativity has affected me
I been spittin’ so raw!
I've been expressing myself bluntly
Best friends betray me
Even people close to me can't be trusted
And that’s on some bullshit
That's not fair
These trust issues
I have trouble trusting anyone now
Force me to pop off they jaws!
I'll confront people who cross me aggressively
These dude stay frontin'
These guys are always trying to act tough
The fuck are you doin'?
What are you trying to accomplish?
Got time on my wrist
I've got a watch and am conscious of my time
I ain’t wastin’ on you
I won't waste my time on you
Ask who I am one more time
Don't question my identity again
I’ll just laugh
I find your ignorance amusing
Cuz my future is certain
I'm confident in my success
I’m saucin’ on you
I'm showing off and leaving you behind
Rule # 1 don’t fuck with these hoes
Don't mess with these kinds of people
Rule #2 there’s no lovin’ these hoes
These people don't deserve your love
Rule #3 stay passing these hoes
Just avoid them altogether
All that they want is to take all your honey
These people are only after your success
Sick wit it
I'm really good at this
Infamous
My reputation precedes me
They do not like me
I'm not well-liked by everyone
I take what they want
I'm winning despite their attempts to hold me back
I’m a beast
I'm a force to be reckoned with
I’ma feast
I'm taking full advantage of my success
Chomp on your game
I'm going to beat you at your own game
You’re nothin'
You're not a threat to me
You’re borin'
I'm not interested in what you have to say
You sleazy
You're untrustworthy and shady
I’m snoring
You're putting me to sleep with your nonsense
It’s my turn to reign
It's my time to shine and succeed
Out with the bullshit
I'm done with the negativity and lies
You straight outta pocket
You're way out of line
Admit you lost it
Admit that you can't compete
My shit here to stay
My success is here to last
Vicious, I kill it
I'm ruthless and unstoppable
You stayin’ irrelevant
You're not keeping up with me
Hesitant, that’s why y’all suckas
You're afraid to take risks and that's why you're not succeeding
Stay Lame
Stay unsuccessful and unimportant
You ain’t got no honey
You don't have any success
Bitches wantin’ the beehive
These people are jealous of my success
You ain’t got no honey stay the fuck away from mine
Don't try to take what's rightfully mine
Don't be lickin’ my Honey
Don't try to take what's mine
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ruben Balli Jr.
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bunnyanna12
I love this piece AND the way this artist plays it!!!! Bravo.
Maxwell Harper
I like this snipette