Honeyhoney made their studio debut by issuing the Loose Boots EP in early 2008; the musicians then hit the road with Lifehouse (another band on the Ironworks roster) while finding time to work on their debut album. First Rodeo was released later that year, featuring varied influences that ranged from crossover jazz to neo-soul to engaging alt-country.
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Give Yourself To Me
honeyhoney Lyrics
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serious as a heart attack,
plastic cups and dishes stacked and used.
You tell me I drink too much,
but I tell you that's just your crutch that comes up when I'm having more fun than you.
And every time I try, you shatter like a neon light.
Give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me when you're around.
Another night of making eyes, of low-cut jeans and thrift store ties, you grab my hand just like it's time to go.
Just as quick I'm getting up, turn your back I fill your cup, I guess you've got us lined up in a row.
And every time I try, you don't put up much of a fight.
Give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me when you're around
Won't you give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me don't drag me down, don't drag me down, don't drag me down.
You went by, you take your time but I know not to give you mine 'cuz I already stood in line for you.
And now we're both just sitting here, I'd let you drive but you can't steer -- you're lucky I've got nothing else to do... to do...
Won't you give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me when you're around
Won't you give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me don't drag me down, don't drag me down, don't drag me down.
The lyrics of HoneyHoney's "Give Yourself To Me" tell the story of a relationship that is struggling due to one person not fully committing to the other. The first verse sets the scene of a party or gathering where the singer is drinking and having fun. However, their partner is criticizing their behavior and implying that they have a drinking problem. The singer rebuts this claim by suggesting that their partner is jealous of their enjoyment. The last line, "And every time I try, you shatter like a neon light," implies that their partner can't handle the singer's attempts at intimacy or closeness.
In the second verse, the singer describes another night where they are dressed up and ready to go out, but their partner seems hesitant. The singer takes charge, filling their partner's cup and trying to get them to engage. However, their partner is noncommittal and backs away. The chorus repeats the plea for their partner to give themselves fully to the singer, without dragging them down.
Overall, the song is a lament about a relationship where one person is hesitant to commit or fully engage. The lyrics are at times accusatory and frustrated, while also conveying a desire for closeness and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
You looked to me and I looked back,
We made eye contact, acknowledging each other's presence.
serious as a heart attack,
Our interaction was intense and weighty.
plastic cups and dishes stacked and used.
We were in a casual setting, perhaps a party or gathering, and had been drinking and eating.
You tell me I drink too much,
You criticize my behavior, particularly my level of consumption.
but I tell you that's just your crutch that comes up when I'm having more fun than you.
I dismiss your criticism as a reflection of your insecurity or jealousy over my enjoyment of the moment.
And every time I try, you shatter like a neon light.
Whenever I attempt to connect with you, you show emotional fragility and instability that resembles a broken neon light.
Give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me when you're around.
I want you to emotionally open up to me and allow me to get closer to you whenever we're together.
Won't you give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me don't drag me down.
I don't want you to bring me down or sabotage our potential connection, but rather to take a chance on me.
Another night of making eyes, of low-cut jeans and thrift store ties, you grab my hand just like it's time to go.
We're in another situation where we're flirting and dressed stylishly, but you give me a signal that it's time for us to leave.
Just as quick I'm getting up, turn your back I fill your cup, I guess you've got us lined up in a row.
I comply with your request to leave, but then I notice that you're simply replenishing your drink and seem uninterested in leaving yourself, which makes me feel used or unimportant.
And every time I try, you don't put up much of a fight.
Whenever I make an effort to engage with you, you don't resist or reciprocate with much enthusiasm.
You went by, you take your time but I know not to give you mine 'cuz I already stood in line for you.
You seem to be preoccupied or taking your time with other things, so I don't want to waste my energy or attention on you again.
And now we're both just sitting here, I'd let you drive but you can't steer -- you're lucky I've got nothing else to do... to do...
We're both in a state of inaction or ambiguity, but I'm willing to let you lead even though you don't seem capable, simply because I have no other plans or priorities at the moment.
Won't you give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me when you're around
Again, I'm asking for you to be vulnerable and authentic with me whenever we're in each other's presence.
Won't you give yourself to me, yourself to me, yourself to me don't drag me down, don't drag me down, don't drag me down.
I want to have a positive and fulfilling connection with you, but I need you to cooperate and not bring me down or hold me back.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ben Jaffe, Suzanne Santosuosso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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