Humble Bee
Humble Bee's Sting of Longing
Lyrics
Once upon a time
Reflecting on a past time
I could have had it all
Regret for missing an opportunity
A princess with a price on her head
Choice between a princess and a prince
Or the prince who'd climb her wall
Symbolic reference to overcoming obstacles
But when pride has it in for someone
Pride affecting someone negatively
None of us can check the fall
No one can prevent the consequences
Now I'm humble as a bumblebee
Humility likened to a bumblebee
I'm getting used to how things have to be
Acceptance of current circumstances
Just another mumble
Downplaying oneself
Buzzing round and round in rings
Repetitive, aimless behavior
So afraid that I won't be king
Fear of not achieving royalty
This is the sting, I still want everything
Desire for everything despite humility
Here is the twist, you're on my list and
Inclusion of someone in plans
Here's what I mean, you're still the queen
Acknowledgment of someone's importance
And I want you
Expressing love or desire
Now I wonder
Doubt about achieving a significant role
If I will ever be
Aspiring to be a guiding light
The lighthouse in a sea of shadows
Reference to a past positive influence
That you were when you shined for me
Shining light for the speaker
When I was going under
Struggling, needing support
You knew when and where to be
Recognition of support in difficult times
Now I'm as good as Ebenezer after his conversion
Positive transformation akin to Ebenezer
I'd give all my goods away with no coercion
Willingness to give without pressure
I'd give almost anything
Openness to sacrifice for a loved one
Just to hear the hum of your wings
Longing for a loved one's presence
This is the sting, I still want everything
Continued desire for everything
Here is the twist, you're on my list and
Reiteration of including someone in plans
Here's what I mean, you're still the queen
Affirmation of someone's significance
And I want you, honey, I want you
Reaffirming love or desire
I was as 'umble as Uriah
Comparing oneself to Uriah Heep
Just before his tumble
Reference to a downfall
But I fumbled for the best of me
Struggling to find the best version
Amongst the jumble
Amidst confusion and disorder
Heaven knows where we went wrong
Reflection on the source of problems
Don Quixote or Donkey Kong
Comparison to literary characters
This is the sting, I still want everything
Continued desire despite challenges
Here is the twist, you're on my list
Reiteration of including someone
Here's what I mean, you're still the queen
Affirmation of someone's significance
And I want you, honey, I want you
Reaffirming love or desire
I want you
Expressing a strong desire
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