Honeybear
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "Honeybear" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs speaks of the wild and raunchy energy that is often present in bad neighborhoods or cities. The opening lines, "Turn yourself around! You weren't invited!", imply that the singer doesn't belong there but is drawn to the energy and excitement that the place offers. The next lines, "Good, good things happen in bad towns", further emphasize that something exciting or "good" can come out of a place that is not considered to be the ideal environment.

In the chorus, the singer seems to be trying to escape or run away from the place, but at the same time, he/she is drawn to it, singing "Run away, anyway, you want it / Run away, run away, you want it." This internal struggle of wanting to escape but being unable to resist the pull of the place is highlighted in these lines.

The second verse suggests that the singer might have gotten into some trouble or a fight, asking "What, what did you do to your back?" The following lines "Kept soft thoughts cut lips carry pin back / Junk jump off too much talk / Old hope breeds cold needs / Undress cold keys" are a bit cryptic but could be interpreted as the singer trying to live life on the edge, engaging in risky behavior, and being addicted to excitement.

The song ends with the chorus repeating "I've got a call from the bear / Gonna take all his honey, honey," which could be interpreted as the singer finally giving into the temptation and embracing the wild energy of the place.