Honey Hush
Ritchie Blackmore Lyrics
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Come in this house, woman, stop all that yakity yak
Stop your yappin' woman you're nothing but an alley cat
You come on in here, talkin' bout this and that
You come on in here woman talkin' bout this and that
Don't you make me nervous I'm holding a baseball bat
Honey hush, oh, you're talkin' too much
I'm a gonna love you honey
I'm takin' no more this stuff
[Chorus]
Well it's
Hi-ho, hi-yo silver
Hi-ho, hi-yo silver
Hi-ho, hi-yo silver
Hi-ho, hi-yo silver
Hi-yo silver
Hi-yo silver away
You come on in here, talkin' bout this and that
You come on in here woman talkin' bout this and that
Don't you ever make me nervous
Cause I'm holding a baseball bat
Honey hush, you're talkin' too much
Honey hush, oh, you're talkin' too much
Well, I'm a gonna love you honey
I ain't takin' no more a this stuff
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Ritchie Blackmore's "Hush" are very straightforward and depict a frustrated man pleading with his woman to stop talking so much. The repetition of the phrase "come on in here, talkin' bout this and that" emphasizes the man's annoyance with his partner's incessant chatter. He threatens her with a baseball bat, revealing his extreme frustration, but quickly turns to softening his tone by reassuring her of his love.
The harmonica riff and bluesy guitar riffs set the stage for a playful and high-spirited song, where the chorus chants "Hi-yo Silver," encouraging a sense of fun and adventure. While the song certainly speaks to the gender dynamics of the time, with the man being portrayed as the dominant force in the relationship and the woman as the annoying talker, the song also embodies the spirit of playful banter and teasing between two people who love each other.
Overall, "Hush" is a fun and upbeat track that perfectly captures the blues-rock sound of its time. The song's lyrics may be considered a tad outdated in modern-day society, but the tune remains a classic blues-rock standard cherished by both casual listeners and rock aficionados.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in this house stop all that yakity yak
Enter this house and stop talking so much nonsense
Come in this house, woman, stop all that yakity yak
Come inside this house and stop talking so much nonsense, woman
Stop your yappin' woman you're nothing but an alley cat
Stop talking so much, woman, because it's annoying and unbecoming
You come on in here, talkin' bout this and that
You entered this house, talking about random things
You come on in here woman talkin' bout this and that
You, a woman, entered this house, talking about random things
Don't you make me nervous I'm holding a baseball bat
Don't make me feel uneasy, as I'm holding a weapon to protect myself
Honey hush, you're talkin' too much
Quiet down, my dear, you're talking excessively
Honey hush, oh, you're talkin' too much
Quiet down, my dear, you're talking excessively
I'm a gonna love you honey
I'll still love you, my dear
I'm takin' no more this stuff
I can't tolerate this anymore
[Chorus]
Refrain
Well it's
Well, here it is
Hi-ho, hi-yo silver
A playful, enthusiastic exclamation
Hi-yo silver away
Another playful, enthusiastic exclamation
Don't you ever make me nervous
Don't ever make me feel uneasy
Cause I'm holding a baseball bat
Because I'm armed and ready to defend myself
Well, I'm a gonna love you honey
Well, I'll still love you, my dear
I ain't takin' no more a this stuff
I can't tolerate this any longer
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOU WILLIE TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seanfinity3689
I was -67 when I first heard this. I'm now 16, and this still gets me rocking. 🎸
@user-bilythekid
y yo en la tuya 😂😂😂😂
@jwavada
This stuff really does make you younger!
@nedzadbadnjevic6885
Benjamin Button?
@ivant1561
Don’t you mean you’re now 76? 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
@larrymbs
😆😉👍
@yossarian6799
One of the countless songs that I inexorably link to childhood memories with my Dad, THE greatest father a kid could ask for. He's 83 and when I stream this through his BOOM, he jumps off the couch and starts playing his air guitar.
So Dad, this one goes out to you! From your "little knuckleheads", Theresa, Timmy, Eric, Donovan, Brady, Scotty and Nick.
@wesleyhitchcock4414
Awesome Dad bro!! I was nit yet 13 when i bought this album. Glad Rod Evans left Purple and ended up.with Rhino, Lee Dorman, and Bobby Caldwell to form Captain Beyond in 1970 and reakesed their first in January 1972. I used to get to travel with ny Dad to England and Europe from 67 to 73 when he was doing DOD/Nato functions and many times i had a couple days to myself and it was all Rock n Roll for me. I seen both versions of DP(Evans the Gillan) in venues in and around the club circuts. My childhood Rocked!!
@kerryalfaro9437
God bless you and your dad!!!!!!
@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778
Go dad!