Milk & Honey
Twin Sister Lyrics

The song "Milk & Honey" by Twin Sister is about longing for a deeper connection in a relationship, and the frustration that comes with feeling like one's partner isn't putting in enough effort. The opening verse, "I think it's time I bought you a suit / The jacket fits right, the lining is wool / I do try to look good for you / If you love me you would try too," suggests that the singer is attempting to provide for their partner and even beautify them in order to feel a sense of reciprocated effort. The second verse, "Save your money, spend it slowly / Don't keep waiting for things to change / Stay on with me, Milk & Honey / Follow you into our old age," encourages the partner to slow down and acknowledge the beauty in what they have, rather than constantly striving for something better. The repeated line, "If you love me, you would try too," feels both desperate and resentful, as if the singer is grasping for something that they suspect they'll never receive.

The chorus, "Why can't you be what I want you to be? / You've got nothing going / Will you ever throw in? / Is it ever going to be easy going?" expresses the frustration and disappointment that comes from feeling like the relationship isn't living up to expectations. The singer seems to want the partner to be more present and committed, but is uncertain whether that's even possible. Ultimately, "Milk & Honey" is a meditation on the challenges of long-term intimacy and the delicate balance between striving for more and learning to appreciate what's already there.