10. Queen Bee
Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate Lyrics

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Sweeter than a honey bee, yeah, baby been sweet on me
Sweeter than a honey bee, yeah, my queen bee
Oh she rock to my soul, mama love me to my soul
Love me to my soul, oh she rock me to my soul

She's a strutter, she can shake it some yeah, oh watch her now look at her run
A strutter, she can shake it some, oh dancing having fun
She love me to my soul, oh she love me to my soul

Oh love me to my soul oh rock me to my soul

Honey in the honey pot and, your pot is hot
Honey in the honey pot and the pot is what you got
To lova rocka rocka me to my soul
Oh love me to my soul, rock me to my soul

Oh love me to my soul, rock me to my soul
Baby won't you come by me yeah, spare me this misery
Sugar won't you come by me, oh I know you'll agree, 'gree, 'gree, 'gree
To love me to my soul, oh to rock me to my soul

Ooh rock me to my soul, oh rock me to my soul
Sweeter than a honey bee oh, baby been sweet on me
Sweeter than a honey bee oh, my queen bee
Oh she rock me to my soul, oh rock me to my soul

Oh she rock me to my soul, oh rock me to my soul
These songs were made for lovers
Lovers and lovers and lovers and lovers and lovers
And lovers and lovers and lovers, And lovers and lovers

My soul, my soul

Queen bee
Queen

Overall Meaning

Bee is a collaborative track by blues musician Taj Mahal and Malian kora player Toumani Diabate. The song is an ode to a woman, referring to her as a "queen bee" who is sweeter than honey and rocks the singer's soul. Queen Bee is a fusion of traditional West African and American blues music. The blues are known to have African influences, and this song is a testament to that. The kora playing by Toumani Diabate beautifully blends with Taj Mahal's blues guitar, creating a seamless and soulful sound.

The lyrics of Queen Bee use metaphors to describe the woman, comparing her sweetness to honey and likening her to a queen bee. The woman is confident and loves the singer to his soul, making him feel loved and alive. She is also a great dancer, a "strutter" who loves to have fun. This song speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and the feelings of elation and joy it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweeter than a honey bee, yeah, baby been sweet on me
My love is as sweet as honey, and I am delighted to have her in my life.

Oh she rock to my soul, mama love me to my soul
My love fills me with joy and happiness, and her motherly care comforts me deeply.

She's a strutter, she can shake it some yeah, oh watch her now look at her run
My love exudes confidence and grace, she dances effortlessly and with great energy and enthusiasm.

She love me to my soul, oh she love me to my soul
My love loves me completely, with all her heart and soul.

Honey in the honey pot and, your pot is hot
Our love is like sweet honey in a hot pot, full of passion and intensity.

To lova rocka rocka me to my soul, oh love me to my soul, rock me to my soul
I desire to be loved deeply and completely, to be embraced with affection and cared for in a way that fills me with happiness and contentment.

Baby won't you come by me yeah, spare me this misery
I am longing for my love's presence, as I am unhappy and sad without her.

Sugar won't you come by me, oh I know you'll agree, 'gree, 'gree, 'gree
My love, please come back to me, as I am sure you will agree that we belong together and our happiness lies with each other.

These songs were made for lovers, lovers and lovers and lovers and lovers and lovers, and lovers and lovers and lovers, And lovers and lovers
Love songs were written for people like us, who are deeply in love and cherish each other.

My soul, my soul, Queen bee, Queen
My soul belongs to my love, who is the center of my world and my very own Queen Bee.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TAJ MAHAL

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