Honeysuckle Rose
Reinhardt & Grappelly Lyrics
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When they see you out with me
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
And I know the reason why
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
Don't buy sugar
You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar
It's sweeter when you stir it up
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
Don't buy sugar
You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar
It's sweeter when you stir it up
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
The lyrics of Reinhardt & Grappelly's song Honeysuckle Rose speak of the singer's love for his partner, comparing her to a sweet-smelling honeysuckle rose that every bee envies. The singer's affection for his partner is evident in the way that flowers "droop and sigh" when she passes by, further highlighting her irresistible beauty. The singer gleefully proclaims that he doesn't need sugar in his cup when he has his partner's touch, emphasizing the sweetness of their relationship.
The lyrics also suggest a sensual aspect to the couple's love, with the singer describing the taste of his partner's lips as honey dripping from them. The song is a charming love letter to a partner who is not only physically beautiful but also emotionally fulfilling, bringing sweetness and joy to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
All the bees are envious of you and me being together
When they see you out with me
The bees get jealous when they see us together
Goodness knows
It's a fact
You're my honeysuckle rose
You're my sweetheart
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh,
Flowers wilt and lament when you walk by
And I know the reason why
I know the cause of their sadness
Don't buy sugar
No need to purchase sweetener
You just have to touch my cup
Your touch is enough to sweeten my drink
You're my sugar
You're my sweetener
It's sweeter when you stir it up
My drink tastes better when you mix it for me
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
When I'm kissing you
Seems the honey fairly drips
Your kisses are so sweet that it feels like honey is dripping from your lips
Goodness knows
It's a fact
You're my honeysuckle rose
You're my sweetheart
Goodness knows
It's a fact
You're my honeysuckle rose
You're my sweetheart
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patrick Darley
I could listen to this all day and all night! 🎵🎵
Jeremy Mohney
An ever-loving classic!
JD John
On the live version, you hear how he used distortion for a very unique sound!
Patrick Clerdent
Fabulous ! Pure pleasure . 😊
Guitar Gus
A Fats Waller song...But I love this version and never cease to return to it again and again...I also share the same birthdate as Django 23 Jan ...One of my all-time heroes
Boldstrummer
OMG there must be a cosmic significance to the same birthday . . .
Paul Pavao
I ❤️ Django Reinhardt !
Bea Maxwell C
Probably his best solo ngl
Pervis
❤️❤️❤️
Thierry DAVID
djangotherapy !