Country Honey
T. Rex Lyrics


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Take me down to the country honey,
Take me down to the country honey,
In a jeep that`s sweet,
In a jeep that`s neat,
Take me down to the country honey.

Take me down to the sea-side baby,
Take me down to the sea-side baby,
In a jeep that`s neat,




In a jeep that`s sweet,
Take me down to the country honey.

Overall Meaning

T. Rex's song Country Honey is a simple yet profound tune that expresses the poet's yearning for the rural lifestyle that seems to be epitomized by a jeep ride to the countryside or the seaside. The opening lyrics, "Take me down to the country honey" resonate with a sense of longing for a simpler life, one that is away from the city life and closer to earth. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the poet's desire to be taken to a place where he can feel close to nature.


The second stanza repeats this sentiment but takes it a step further, as the lyrics implore the subject to "Take me down to the sea-side baby". The use of the term "baby" brings a familiar, intimate tone to the song, suggesting that the poet's yearning is not just for a physical place but for a connection to a person or group of people who share his passion for nature.


Overall, Country Honey can be seen as a call to return to our roots, to a simpler way of life that prioritizes the natural world above technology and urban development. In this song, the jeep becomes a symbol of freedom, adventure and exploration. It embodies the spirit of the singer's quest to find the country honey that he seeks.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me down to the country honey
I want to go to a rural area where I can enjoy simple pleasures and maybe be with someone I love


Take me down to the sea-side baby
I want to go to the beach with someone I care about


In a jeep that`s sweet
I want to travel in a cool vehicle that fits my style


In a jeep that`s neat
I want to travel in a well-maintained and tidy vehicle


Take me down to the country honey.
I want to go to a rural area where I can enjoy simple pleasures and maybe be with someone I love




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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