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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Ohio
honeyhoney Lyrics
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Downtown bars and cheap romance
Getting off not getting far alone
I watch this freeway turn to dust
Shouting down how you can bring it back to how it was
I act out and you act tough
When you save face I call your bluff
If you don't wanna give me some
I'll find someone who does
Sweat your summers hot and sweet
I run your streets with my bare feet
But you still got the coldest cold I know
Holy roller
Make some sound
Before your time
Goes underground
You built the stage
I throw it down
Never left till my daddy died
I got swept up in family pride
The truth is that the truth came in
And hung me out to dry
I crushed my face deep in the dirt
I'll dig the ground and sow the hurt
Lungs filled up to shout the worst
And live inside
Holy roller
Make some sound
Before your time
Goes underground
You built the stage
I throw it down
You're a glass window display
Of preaching man you praise to pray
A hand me down thrift store trade
That never got you paid
I tap my foot and slap my knee
Play all night long to beg you please
You're still my favorite song to sing along to
Holy roller
Make some sound
Before your time
Goes underground
You built the stage
I throw it down
The lyrics to honeyhoney's song Ohio revolve around the concept of nostalgia and the longing to go back to the way things once were. The opening lines depict a familiar scenario - the repetitive cycle of going to downtown bars and indulging in cheap romance that ultimately leads nowhere. However, the singer of the song yearns for something more - a sense of meaning, purpose and connection that seems to have been lost. The metaphor of the freeway turning to dust highlights the impermanence of things and the need for something solid to hold onto.
The song progresses with a sense of frustration and anger towards the status quo, depicted through the line "shouting down how you can bring it back to how it was". The singer feels a sense of alienation from those around them who seem content with the current state of affairs while they strive for something more. The lyrics "if you don't wanna give me some, I'll find someone who does" signify a willingness to take matters into their own hands and find what they are looking for, instead of waiting around for someone else to provide it.
The chorus of the song takes on a religious tone, with the use of the phrase "holy roller" and references to "preaching man". This could be interpreted as a comment on the fact that religion often provides comfort and meaning in times of uncertainty, with the singer seeking to find something similar to hold onto in their own life. The song ends with a sense of determination and defiance, highlighted in the line "you built the stage, I throw it down", suggesting a refusal to accept the status quo and a willingness to take charge and make things happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Some folks have the same song and dance
There are people who live their lives in a predictable and monotonous way.
Downtown bars and cheap romance
People try to fill their lives with superficial pleasures like drinking at bars and casual relationships.
Getting off not getting far alone
Engaging in shallow activities will not lead to any substantial progress or sense of fulfillment.
I watch this freeway turn to dust
The passage of time and lack of action has caused things to deteriorate and become obsolete.
I flick you off the upper crust
I reject the pretentious and arrogant elite who look down on others.
Shouting down how you can bring it back to how it was
Expressing frustration with the current state of things and longing for a return to a more innocent and idealized past.
I act out and you act tough
I behave in a rebellious way, while you try to appear strong and uncaring.
When you save face I call your bluff
If you pretend to be something you're not, I will expose your lies and call you out.
If you don't wanna give me some
If you refuse to give me what I want or need.
I'll find someone who does
I will not settle for less and will go elsewhere to find what I'm looking for.
Sweat your summers hot and sweet
Enjoy the vibrant and exciting experiences of summer while they last.
I run your streets with my bare feet
I roam the city freely and without constraint.
But you still got the coldest cold I know
Despite all the warmth and excitement, there is still a pervasive sense of indifference and detachment.
Holy roller
An enthusiastic and devoted religious believer.
Make some sound
Speak up and make your beliefs heard.
Before your time
Before you pass away or become irrelevant.
Goes underground
Become forgotten or unknown.
You built the stage
It was your actions and choices that led to your current situation.
I throw it down
I assert my own power and take control of the situation.
Never left till my daddy died
I remained with my family until the passing of my father.
I got swept up in family pride
I became deeply invested in and devoted to my family heritage and legacy.
The truth is that the truth came in
The unvarnished reality of the situation became clear to me.
And hung me out to dry
I was left exposed and vulnerable by this realization.
I crushed my face deep in the dirt
I experienced intense humiliation and defeat.
I'll dig the ground and sow the hurt
I will confront the pain and difficulty head-on and try to turn it into something productive.
Lungs filled up to shout the worst
I will let out all my pent-up frustration and anger in a cathartic release.
And live inside
I will learn from and be shaped by this difficult experience.
You're a glass window display
You present a superficial and fake image of yourself to the world.
Of preaching man you praise to pray
You try to appear devout and religious, but it is all a facade.
A hand me down thrift store trade
You have inherited a set of values and beliefs from others, rather than developing your own authentic identity.
That never got you paid
Your choices and way of life have not brought you the success or happiness you desired.
I tap my foot and slap my knee
I am frustrated and impatient with your hypocrisy.
Play all night long to beg you please
I will keep trying to convince you to change your ways, even though I know it may be futile.
You're still my favorite song to sing along to
Despite your flaws and failings, there is still something appealing and interesting about you.
Contributed by Katherine P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.