Honeysuckle Rose

Sweet Serenade of Envy: Embracing the Honeysuckle Rose
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Lyrics

Every honey bee fills with jealousy

Expressing that others envy or feel jealous when they see the speaker with the person addressed in the song.

When they see you out with me

Continuing the theme of jealousy among honey bees, suggesting that the presence of the addressed person is captivating.


Goodness knows

Indicating a sense of admiration or praise, emphasizing the significance of the addressed person.

You're my honeysuckle rose

Referring to the addressed person as a sweet and cherished companion, comparing them to a honeysuckle rose.


When you're passin' by, flowers droop and sigh

Describing the effect the presence of the addressed person has on the surroundings, causing flowers to wilt and sigh.

And I know the reason why

Suggesting the speaker understands the reason behind the flowers' reaction to the addressed person passing by.


Goodness knows

Reiterating the sentiment that the addressed person is a special and cherished companion.

You're my honeysuckle rose

Reaffirming the comparison of the addressed person to a honeysuckle rose, emphasizing their sweetness and appeal.


Don't buy sugar

Advising against buying sugar, implying that the sweetness in the speaker's life comes naturally from the addressed person.

You just have to touch my cup

Suggesting that a simple touch of the speaker's cup by the addressed person is enough to bring sweetness into the speaker's life.

You're my sugar

Affirming that the addressed person is the source of sweetness in the speaker's life, metaphorically referred to as "sugar."

It's sweeter when you stir it up

Highlighting that the sweetness is enhanced when the addressed person actively participates or stirs things up.


When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips

Describing the pleasure of kissing or sipping from the lips of the addressed person, with the mention of honey dripping.

Seems the honey fairly drips

Continuing to emphasize the sweetness and desirability of the addressed person.


Goodness knows

Reiterating the admiration and affection for the addressed person, emphasizing their role as a honeysuckle rose.

You're my honeysuckle rose

Affirming once again that the addressed person is special and cherished, using the metaphor of a honeysuckle rose.


Goodness knows

Repeating the sentiment that the addressed person is a honeysuckle rose, underlining their importance and sweetness.

You're my honeysuckle rose

Emphasizing again the special and cherished nature of the addressed person, likening them to a honeysuckle rose.


Don't buy sugar

Repeating the advice against buying sugar, reinforcing the idea that the addressed person brings natural sweetness.

You just have to touch my cup

Reiterating that a simple touch from the addressed person is sufficient to bring sweetness into the speaker's life.

You're my sugar

Confirming that the addressed person is the source of sweetness, metaphorically referred to as "sugar."

It's sweeter when you stir it up

Highlighting that the sweetness is enhanced when the addressed person actively participates or stirs things up.


When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips

Continuing the imagery of pleasure derived from sipping from the addressed person's lips, with honey as a metaphor.

Seems the honey fairly drips

Reemphasizing the idea that the sweetness derived from the addressed person is abundantly and irresistibly enticing.


Goodness knows

Concluding with a repetition of the admiration and affection for the addressed person, emphasizing their role as a honeysuckle rose.

You're my honeysuckle rose

Reaffirming the special and cherished nature of the addressed person, using the metaphor of a honeysuckle rose.

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