Royal Teeth are an indie pop band from Louisiana, USA, which came together … Read Full Bio ↴Royal Teeth are an indie pop band from Louisiana, USA, which came together in 2010.

Royal Teeth is a happy accident. On a whim, the New Orleans-based band started incorporating samples and electronics to its indie vibe. Though this sounds mainstream, the band catches audiences off-guard with its memorable male and female vocal hooks.

More than ever, the band has cemented its stylistic sound. Before, the lineup changed from show-to-show. Now, the six members are set, ready for royalty.

Download Act Naturally EP @ http://royalteeth.bandcamp.com/album/act-naturally/

Band members:
Gary Larsen (singer)
Nora Patterson (singer)
Joshua Wells (bass)
Josh Hefner (drums)
Stevie Billeaud (guitar)
Andrew Poe (keyboard)

Debut EP - "Act Naturally" (2011)
The band released their debut EP Act Naturally in 2011.

Debut Album - "Glow" (2013)
After signing with Dangerbird Records, Royal Teeth released their long awaited debut album Glow on August 13th 2013, featuring 11 tracks.

American Idol appearance (2014)
On March 20th 2014, the band appeared on American Idol on the Fox network in the US, where they performed their breakout single "Wild". The track had featured as one of NPR’s Austin 100 to preview SXSW 2014.

Honey
Royal Teeth Lyrics

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Songs in the street
A colorful scene
It's a perfect night to get carried away with me
Don't dance alone
Don’t take a cab home
Don't forget that the world is ours to own
Honey I want

You – Honey I want you – Honey I want you
You – Honey I want you – Honey I want to

Follow the sound
Run through the crowd
Look at me like there's no one else around
Making a spark
We'll light up the dark
Feeling high on a summer night
Screaming baby I know you're everything I want

You – Honey I want you – Honey I want you
You – Honey I want you – Honey I want to

Timing is right
Don't let it go by
Holding on to you
There's no time to lose
All we have to do is move
I don't ever wanna let you go

You – Honey I want you – Honey I want you
You – Honey I want you – Honey I want to

(I don't ever wanna let you go)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Honey” by Royal Teeth convey the idea of spontaneity and living in the moment. The song’s hook, “Honey I Want You," is an expression of desire for a person and a time in which possibilities are endless. The opening lines of “Songs in the street, a colorful scene” create an image of a lively and vibrant atmosphere, highlighting the excitement of being young and free. The singer urges the listener to take risks by not dancing alone or taking a cab home. Instead, they should revel in the unbridled joy of the night and appreciate the present moment. The chorus repeats the phrase “Honey I Want You,” stressing the urgency of the moment and the need to seize the opportunity at hand.

The second verse further creates a sense of jubilant spontaneity by urging the listener to “follow the sound” and “run through the crowd.” The singer is calling for a carefree and wild night by emboldening the listener and echoing their desire for electrifying and passionate experiences. The lyrics evoke the feelings of young love, where nothing else matters beyond the person in that moment. The song's ultimate sentiment is one of holding onto love, living in the present and not letting go.

Line by Line Meaning

Songs in the street
There's music in the air

A colorful scene
The atmosphere is vibrant and lively

It's a perfect night to get carried away with me
Let's indulge in the moment and lose ourselves in each other

Don't dance alone
Take my hand and dance with me

Don't take a cab home
Stay with me tonight

Don't forget that the world is ours to own
We have the power to make the most of our time together

Honey I want
I desire you

You – Honey I want you – Honey I want you
I want you, and only you

Follow the sound
Let's chase the music

Run through the crowd
With you by my side, I want to run through the crowd

Look at me like there's no one else around
In this moment, let it just be us