Based in San Francisco, California since 1997, the band Tea Leaf Green is T… Read Full Bio ↴Based in San Francisco, California since 1997, the band Tea Leaf Green is Trevor Garrod (Keys), Josh Clark (Guitar), Scott Rager (Drums), Cochrane Mcmillan (Drums, Percussion, from Apollo Sunshine), and Reed Mathis (Bass; from Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey who joined TLG when Ben Chambers left the band "to pursue life's other passions"). Steve Adams (Bass; from ALO) also played some shows on bass mainly in the interim between Ben and Reed. The band has steadily gained momentum and picked up new fans since their eponymous debut album Tea Leaf Green in 1999. Their music is a mix of Jam, Classic Rock, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, and Jazz. However, labeling this group proves to be more difficult than one might expect. When asked how they would describe themselves, they often respond that they are a "Rock n' Roll band" and they released a live album and DVD called Rock 'N' Roll Band. Their ability to pull off a wide variety of styles makes their music dynamic yet always recognizable. The distinct voices of Trevor Garrod and Josh Clark contribute to stylistic identity and diversity, with Trevor singing lead vocals the majority of the time.

In 1999 Tea Leaf Green released their debut album Tea Leaf Green.

Next Tea Leaf Green released Midnight On The Reservoir.

In 2003 Tea Leaf Green released Living In Between.

In 2006 Tea Leaf Green released Taught To Be Proud on their own record label, the fourth and final album with founding band member Ben Chambers on bass.

In 2008 Tea Leaf Green released Raise Up The Tent on Surfdog Records, recorded 2 weeks after Reed Mathis joined the band on bass.

In 2010 Tea Leaf Green released Looking West on independent, an album of older songs newly recorded and mixed wtih Reed Mathis.

In 2011 Tea Leaf Green released Radio Tragedy! on independent, the first TLG studio album with dual drummers with Cochrane on drums and percussion.

Join up with fellow leafers on the forum and find more info at http://www.tealeafgreen.com.

Honey Bee
tea leaf green Lyrics

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I put the world(?) on a lemon drop
I poked the needle and the needle it popped
Come here my little honey bee
Come here, won′t you play with me

Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee

Come here my little honey bee

I was the king, I was the king in my land
I wanted pie, but mama slapped my hand
I put the diddelie in diddelie-squat
I put the diddelie in diddelie-squat

Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee

I've seen angels they have tiny feet
They dance the waltz and their wings keep the beat
I wanted pie, I want my honey bee
I want pie, I want my honey bee

Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee

Come here my little honey bee
Come here my little honey bee

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Honey Bee" by Tea Leaf Green are a whimsical and playful stream of consciousness that speak to the singer's desire for fun and freedom. The opening line, "I put the world on a lemon drop," suggests that the singer has the power to make the world sweeter and easier to handle. However, this power is somewhat fragile, as the next line, "I poked the needle and the needle it popped," suggests that the singer's carefree attitude can sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

The rest of the lyrics follow a similar pattern of childlike playfulness and longing for companionship. The repeated chorus of "Come here my little honey bee" speaks to the singer's desire for a partner to play with and possibly to share love with. The imagery of angels with tiny feet dancing a waltz suggests a sense of lightness and freedom, while the repeated desire for "pie" and "honey bee" evokes simple pleasures and comforts.

Overall, the lyrics to "Honey Bee" can be read as a celebration of carefree living, whimsy, and the desire for companionship and sweetness in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I put the world(?) on a lemon drop
I had the world on a string, everything seemed perfect (like a sweet lemon drop).

I poked the needle and the needle it popped
I did something dangerous and it didn't end well (like popping a balloon with a needle).

Come here my little honey bee
I want someone to come play with me (like calling a pet or friend with a cute nickname).

I was the king, I was the king in my land
I felt like I was in charge of my life and everything around me (like a ruler of my own kingdom).

I wanted pie, but mama slapped my hand
I desired something, but it was taken away from me (like a child being scolded by their mother for reaching for pie).

I put the diddelie in diddelie-squat
I did something unnecessary or meaningless (like doing a silly dance move with no purpose).

I've seen angels they have tiny feet
I have seen things that are magical or heavenly (like angels) and they can be small or subtle.

They dance the waltz and their wings keep the beat
They move gracefully and in harmony (like a waltz) while their wings add to the rhythm.

I want my honey bee, I want pie
I still want things (like a loving companion and dessert).

Come here my little honey bee
I still want someone to come play with me (like calling a pet or friend with a cute nickname in a continued plea).

Writer(s): Jane Siberry

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