Honey Hush
The Johnny Burnette Trio Lyrics
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Come in this house, stop all that yakety-yak
'Cause your sugar daddy don't want no talkin' back
You keep on a-tellin', talking 'bout this and that
You keep on a-talkin', talking 'bout this and that
I got news for you, you ain't nothing but an alleycat
Turn off the waterworks baby, they don't move me no-more
When I leave this time, I ain't com' back no-more
Honey hush! Oow!
I said come in this house, stop all that yakety-yak
Come on in this house woman, stop all that yakety-yak
Don't make me nervous, I'm holdin' a baseball bat
Well it's a hi-ho, hi-ho silver
A hi-ho, a hi-ho silver, hi-ho, a hi-ho silver
Hi-ho, hi-ho silver
Hi-ho, hi-ho silver away
The Johnny Burnette Trio's "Honey Hush" is a playful and humorous song about a man who wants his partner to stop talking so much. The first verse sets the scene, with the man telling his partner to come into the house and stop talking so much because her "sugar daddy" doesn't want any talking back. The second verse continues with the man telling his partner that he's tired of her constant chatter, and that he has news for her: she's nothing but an "alleycat."
The chorus, with the repeated phrase "honey hush," is the man's way of telling his partner to be quiet. He tells her to turn off the waterworks, as her crying and emotional outbursts no longer affect him. In fact, he's had enough and declares that he won't be coming back after this time.
The bridge of the song, with the repeated phrase "hi-ho silver," adds to the playful nature of the song. It's a reference to the Lone Ranger's catchphrase, which adds to the machismo of the man and the playful, tongue-in-cheek nature of the song.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on gender roles and power dynamics in relationships. The man wants his partner to be quiet and obedient, and he uses his physical strength (with the baseball bat) to intimidate her. However, the playful nature of the song and the exaggerated language suggest that it's not meant to be taken too seriously, and is more of a lighthearted commentary on the push-pull dynamics of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, come in this house, stop all that yakety-yak
Stop talking and come inside the house
Come in this house, stop all that yakety-yak
Repeated from previous line
'Cause your sugar daddy don't want no talkin' back
Stop talking because your partner doesn't want to hear it
You keep on a-tellin', talking 'bout this and that
You keep talking about different topics
You keep on a-talkin', talking 'bout this and that
Repeated from previous line
I got news for you, you ain't nothing but an alleycat
You are nothing more than a stray cat
Turn off the waterworks baby, they don't move me no-more
Stop crying, it won't make me change my mind
Turn off the waterworks baby, they don't move me no-more
Repeated from previous line
When I leave this time, I ain't com' back no-more
I won't come back the next time I leave
Honey hush! Oow!
Be quiet!
I said come in this house, stop all that yakety-yak
Repeated from first verse
Come on in this house woman, stop all that yakety-yak
Repeated from first verse
Don't make me nervous, I'm holdin' a baseball bat
Don't make me anxious, I have a baseball bat
Well it's a hi-ho, hi-ho silver
An exclamation of enthusiasm
A hi-ho, a hi-ho silver, hi-ho, a hi-ho silver
Repeated exclamation
Hi-ho, hi-ho silver
Repeated exclamation
Hi-ho, hi-ho silver away
Another exclamation of enthusiasm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J. MAYO WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cityzen2717
Ah, let 'em roll like a big wheel
In a Georgia cotton field
Honey, hush
Now baby, come in this house, stop all that yackety yack
I say come in this house baby, stop all that yackety yack
Come fix my supper, don't want no talkin' back
Well, you keep on jabberin', you talk about this and that
Well, you keep on jabberin', you talk about this and that
I got news for you baby, you ain't nothin' but an alley cat
Turn off the waterworks, baby, they don't move me no more
Turn off the waterworks, baby, they don't move me no more
When I leave this time, I ain't comin' back no more
Honey hush
I say come in this house, stop all that yackety yack
Come in here woman, stop all that yackety yack
Don't make me nervous, 'cause I'm holdin' a baseball bat
Singin' hi-yo, hi-yo silver
(Hi-yo, hi-yo silver)
Sing hi-yo, hi-yo silver
(Hi-yo, hi-yo silver)
Sing hi-yo, hi-yo silver
(Hi-yo, hi-yo silver)
Sing hi-yo, hi-yo silver
@kid2496
Such a great sound, so much better than today's music
@michaelbauers8800
I am impressed by how good this recording is
@tallpaul881
As great of many cover versions there are of this song, THIS remains the best! Many thanks for sharing, 45alany!
@suegunn2532
Grady Martin is/was an absolute genius in this recording. This trio does the best rendition ever. If you don't like it......you don't deserve to hear it. I have been a rock and roller since 1953 and I am 76 now. I can't stop listening to this song.........If I weren't going to have them play "Wake up a little Susie" at my funeral, this recording would be my next choice.......are you listening kids?
@mastermet8755
Your absolutely right, so please tell me what song was recording first, this or train kept a roolling? I wanna hear from you and not read tt.Thanks
@mastermet8755
i mean readin from aNOTHER SOURCE
@jussix48
A very compact band and a trio and rock 'n' roll music...!!!
@tecolotl72
I've always loved this music. Growing up in the 80's it wasn't always easy to come by. thank goodness for the internet and like-minded folk like you. Thank you so much for letting us have a piece of this... =)By the way, My new favorite song. =D
@marvinbnaylor
Great sound. Great guitar!
@debraparry6576
rockabilly kings johnny burnette trio don't get any better