A Taste of Honey
The Beatles Lyrics
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Tasting much sweeter than wine
Do do do
Do do do
I dream of your first kiss, and then
I feel upon my lips again
Tasting much sweeter than wine
Oh, I will return, yes, I will return
I'll come back for the honey and you
Do do do
Do do do
Yours was the kiss that awoke my heart
There lingers still, though we're far apart
That taste of honey, a taste of honey
Tasting much sweeter than wine
Oh, I will return, yes, I will return
I'll come back (he'll come back)
For the honey (for the honey)
And you
"A Taste of Honey" is a romantic song by the Beatles, originally written by Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow for the 1960 Broadway musical of the same name. The song is sung from the perspective of a person who has experienced the sweet taste of love and wants nothing more than to return to it again. The opening line, "A taste of honey, tasting much sweeter than wine," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The use of honey, which is traditionally seen as a sweet and indulgent food, is a metaphor for the singer's lover, who is both intoxicating and irresistible.
The singer of the song recalls the first kiss they shared with their lover, which was akin to a taste of honey, a point of no return for them. They remain entranced by the memory of that moment, even as they are forced to be apart. The lyrics "Yours was the kiss that awoke my heart / There lingers still, though we're far apart" speak to the enduring nature of love and its ability to linger even when one is physically separated from their lover.
In the final stanza, the singer promises to return to their lover, drawn back by the promise of the intense and intoxicating love they share. The use of the word "honey" in this context is significant, as it connotes a sweetness and sustenance that is vital and necessary to the singer. Overall, "A Taste of Honey" is a poignant meditation on the powerful nature of love and the ways in which it can transform and sustain us.
Line by Line Meaning
A taste of honey
The sensation of sweetness from being in love.
Tasting much sweeter than wine
This feeling is even more potent than the best wine available.
Do do do
Instrumental break or indicating there isn't much to say right now.
I dream of your first kiss, and then
I still fondly remember our first kiss.
I feel upon my lips again
I feel as though I'm kissing you again.
A taste of honey (a taste of honey)
This sensation of love is like a taste of honey, and I can't get enough of it.
Tasting much sweeter than wine
This feeling is even more potent than the best wine available.
Oh, I will return, yes, I will return
I promise to come back to you.
I'll come back for the honey and you
I'll come back for the sweetness of love and for you.
Do do do
Instrumental break or indicating there isn't much to say right now.
Yours was the kiss that awoke my heart
Your kiss was so special that it made me realize how much I love you.
There lingers still, though we're far apart
Even though we're not together right now, that feeling of love still lingers within me.
That taste of honey, a taste of honey
That sensation of love is still as sweet as honey and I can't forget it.
Tasting much sweeter than wine
This feeling is even more potent than the best wine available.
Oh, I will return, yes, I will return
I promise to come back to you.
I'll come back (he'll come back)
Again, I promise to return.
For the honey (for the honey)
I'm coming back for that sweet sensation of love.
And you
And of course, I'm coming back for you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bobby Scott, Ric Marlow
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