A 4 song 7” E.P. led by the track “I Think I Need You” was released on Elefant Records of Madrid (Camera Obscura, Au Revoir Simone et al), in June 2009.
Their most recent album, Flashbacks mixes their earlier upbeat brit-pop with a repertoire of horns, strings, and background vocals.
Honey
The Lodger Lyrics
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I will be home before you know
Make me a bed and somewhere I can
Be alone and I can hide
Celebrate all the good that's come
Out of the city and move on
Singing another kind of song
Why are you always hurting me, honey?
Passing of time is killing me, honey
So long, so long, so long
Shall I say goodbye?
Why are you always cheating me, honey?
Getting kicks in defeating me, honey?
So long, so long, so long
I gave you a try, I need to know why
If you like to tell me why
Several years have passed me by
Yesterday I was young and free
What the hell is happening to me?
Honey says what she wants to say
Nobody can get in her way
I want to get that confidence
It's something that makes perfect sense
Why are you always hurting me, honey?
Passing of time is killing me, honey
So long, so long, so long
Shall I say goodbye
Why are you always cheating me, honey?
Getting kicks in defeating me, honey?
So long, so long, so long
I gave you a try, I need to know why
The Lodger's song "Honey" is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of relationships and the constant battle between love and independence. The opening lines of the song, "If you would like me to come home, I will be home before you know," suggest a sense of duty and obligation towards the relationship, but also a desire for independence and a space to hide away from the pressures of love. The lyrics then shift to celebrating the positives of leaving the city and finding new beginnings, but also acknowledging the pain that comes with the passing of time.
The chorus of the song is a plea for understanding from the singer, who questions why their partner is always hurting and cheating on them. Despite this, there is a sense of resignation and uncertainty in their words, with the repeated refrain of "so long, so long, so long, shall I say goodbye?" expressing a reluctance to let go of the relationship entirely.
Throughout the song, there is a contrast between the singer's vulnerability and their desire for confidence and independence, reflected in the lyrics "Honey says what she wants to say, nobody can get in her way, I want to get that confidence, it's something that makes perfect sense." This conflict between the emotional pull of a relationship and the need for personal growth and self-sufficiency is what makes "Honey" such a powerful and relatable song.
Line by Line Meaning
If you would like me to come home
If you want me to return to our shared home
I will be home before you know
I will return quickly, without you realizing it
Make me a bed and somewhere I can
Prepare a place for me to rest and have privacy
Be alone and I can hide
So I can be by myself and escape from the world
Celebrate all the good that's come
Acknowledge and appreciate the positive things that have occurred
Out of the city and move on
Leave the urban area and progress forward
Singing another kind of song
Expressing oneself differently
Finding new hooks to hang upon
Exploring different inspirations to draw from
Why are you always hurting me, honey?
Why do you repeatedly cause me pain and distress, my dear?
Passing of time is killing me, honey
The passage of time is slowly destroying me, my dear
So long, so long, so long
It has been a long time
Shall I say goodbye?
Should I bid farewell?
Why are you always cheating me, honey?
Why do you constantly deceive and betray me, my dear?
Getting kicks in defeating me, honey?
Are you enjoying the pleasure of besting me, my dear?
I gave you a try, I need to know why
I made an effort with you, and now I require an explanation
If you like to tell me why
If you want to explain to me
Several years have passed me by
Many years have gone by without me fully realizing
Yesterday I was young and free
Recently, I was carefree and youthful
What the hell is happening to me?
What is going on with me?
Honey says what she wants to say
My dear speaks her mind openly
Nobody can get in her way
No one can impede her path or influence her decisions
I want to get that confidence
I aspire to possess that level of self-assurance
It's something that makes perfect sense
It is a quality that is logical and understandable
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.