Honey Love
The Drifters (with Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinckney) Lyrics

Love me, love me, love me, love me, lo
Expressing the desire to be loved repeatedly and intensely

I need it, I need it when the moon is bright
Describing the need for intense love when the conditions are perfect

I need it, I need it when you hold me tight
Expressing the need for love that brings a sense of security and protection

I need it, I need it in the middle of the night
Describing the need for love that is felt intensely even in the darkest hours

I need your honey love
Expressing the need for the sweet, fulfilling love of the person being addressed

I want it, I want it when the lights are low
Expressing the desire for love in the context of a romantic setting

I want it, I want it just before you go
Describing the desire for love and affection right before a separation

I want it, I want it because I love you so
Expressing the desire for love based on the strong emotional attachment to the person being addressed

Have a little of mercy and give some honey love
Asking for love in a humble and pleading manner

Now throw your arms around me
Asking for an embrace

Pretend that you're lovey-dove
Asking the person to act romantically

Now you squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze
Asking for a tight embrace full of love and care

Squeeze, squeeze, ooh, squeeze
Expressing the pleasure derived from being squeezed tightly with affection

That's a honey love
Describing the type of love that exists between the two

I'm gonna get it, get it in the morning sun
Expressing the optimism of getting love when new possibilities arise

I'm gonna get it, get it when the day is done
Describing the readiness to receive love when the day is over

I'm gonna get it, get it 'cause it's so much fun
Describing the enjoyable experience that is derived from being loved

I'm gonna get me some honey love
Expressing the determination to receive love even if it means taking action

Yes, I love it, I love it 'cause it feels so fine
Expressing the satisfaction that comes with being loved

I love it, I love it, yes it thrills my spine
Describing the excitement and thrill derived from love

I love it, I love it 'cause you're mine all mine
Expressing the emotional attachment and exclusivity of the love shared between the two

I love your honey love
Expressing love and admiration for their partner's kind, sweet love

Let's you and me get closely
Inviting the person to get closer to them physically and emotionally

Just like the fingers in a glove
Comparing the closeness they want to share with that of fingers fitting perfectly into a glove

Let's kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Asking for intimate affection and kisses

Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Asking for intimate affection and kisses (repeated)

That's a honey love
Describing the type of love that exists between the two

Ooh whee, I need it, I need it when the moon is bright
Reiterating the need for love when conditions are perfect

I need it, I need it when you hold me tight
Reiterating the need for love that brings a sense of security and protection

I need it, I need it in the middle of the night
Reiterating the desire for love that is felt intensely even in the darkest hours

I need honey love
Expressing a deep need and desire for the kind of love shared between the two

I need, oh yeah, honey love
Reiterating the need for that sweet, fulfilling love of the person being addressed

I need, oh baby, honey love
Reiterating the need for love in a manner that is affectionate and pleading

I need, get it boy, honey love
Demanding love to make the point clear that it is wanted and needed