Honey
U;NEE (유니) Lyrics
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When we were swinging from the trees
I was a monkey
Stealing honey from a swarm of bees
I could taste
I could taste you even then
And I would chase you down the wind
Wild honey
And if you go there, go with me
Wild honey
Did I know you?
Did I know you even then?
Before the clocks kept time
Before the world was made
From the cruel sun
You were shelter
You were my shelter and my shade
If you go there with me
Wild honey
You can do just what you please
Wild honey
Yeah, just blowing in the breeze
Wild honey
Wild, wild, wild
I'm still standing, I'm still standing
Where you left me
Are you still growing wild
With everything tame around you?
I send you flowers
Cut flowers for your hall
I know your garden is full
But is there sweetness at all?
Oh oh oh
If you go there go with me
Wild honey
Won't you take me, take me please
Wild honey
Yeah, swinging through the trees
Wild honey
Wild, wild, wild
In the first verse of U;NEE's “Honey,” the lyrics speak of swinging from trees, and the singer being a monkey stealing honey from a swarm of bees. This honey is metaphorical, representing a pleasurable and joyful substance that the singer (monkey) desires. The lyrics appear to be nostalgic as the lyrics reminisce over chasing someone, most likely a lover, in the past, and being able to “taste” them even then. The second verse fast-forwards to the present, asking if the singer knew their lover even before the world was made. This could be interpreted as a predestination love story, where the two have been meant to be together since the beginning of time, as the singer talks about the lover being their shelter and shade from the cruel sun.
The chorus of the song, “wild honey,” is a way of expressing the singer’s desire and yearning for this sweet love to be unfettered and free. The chorus also invites their lover to go with them to this place of beauty and freedom, where there is no one to judge them, and they can do whatever they please. The final lyrics gesture towards the idea of “anything goes” and “wild love” as the singer asks to be taken with the lover swinging through the trees, blowing in the breeze.
Line by Line Meaning
In the days
In the past
When we were swinging from the trees
When we were young and carefree
I was a monkey
I was playful and mischievous
Stealing honey from a swarm of bees
Taking risks and enjoying the sweet things in life
I could taste
I experienced the sweet, good things in life
I could taste you even then
I could feel your presence even back then
And I would chase you down the wind
I would pursue you no matter where you go
You could go there if you please
You have the freedom to do what you want
Wild honey
The wild, exciting part of life
And if you go there, go with me
Let's experience it together
Did I know you?
Have I known you for a long time?
Did I know you even then?
Did I have a connection with you even in the past?
Before the clocks kept time
Before time became important
Before the world was made
When the world was still new
From the cruel sun
From the harsh realities of life
You were shelter
You provided comfort and protection
You were my shelter and my shade
You were always there for me
You can do just what you please
Live life on your own terms
I'm still standing, I'm still standing
I'm still here, waiting for you
Where you left me
Where you last saw me
Are you still growing wild
Are you still living life to the fullest?
With everything tame around you?
When everything else seems dull and boring?
I send you flowers
I show you my affection
Cut flowers for your hall
Decorating your home with beauty
I know your garden is full
You have everything you need
But is there sweetness at all?
Is there still excitement in your life?
Won't you take me, take me please
Come with me and experience life together
Yeah, swinging through the trees
Having fun and taking risks
Wild, wild, wild
The wild, exciting part of life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bloodyhand55555
Love this song. I've listened it for 5 years and never got bored. Miss her. ):
@Diegosanchez-lw8ij
This album was going to be her best album why she had to kill herself we miss u babe