Honeysuckle Rose
Sweet Symphony of Jealousy and Blooms
Lyrics
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
Expressing that others, like honey bees, feel envious when they see the singer with their partner.
When they see you out with me
Continuation of the jealousy theme, emphasizing the attention the singer receives when out with their partner.
I don't blame them, goodness knows
Acknowledging the reason for the jealousy but not blaming others; expressing understanding.
My honeysuckle rose
Referring to the partner as a "honeysuckle rose," a sweet and desirable person.
Flowers droop and sigh when you're passing by
Describing the effect the partner has on the environment, making flowers droop and sigh due to their presence.
And I know the reason why
Explaining the reason for the flowers' reaction, attributing it to the partner's sweetness.
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Reiterating the partner's sweetness and expressing admiration for them.
You're my honeysuckle rose
Reaffirming the partner as the singer's "honeysuckle rose."
I don't buy sugar
Declaring that the singer doesn't need traditional sweeteners like sugar because of the partner's presence.
You just have to touch my cup
Highlighting the simplicity of the partner's touch as a sweetener for the singer's cup.
You're my sugar
Stating that the partner is the singer's metaphorical sugar, bringing sweetness to life.
It's so sweet when you stir it up
Describing the delightful effect of the partner stirring up the singer's life.
On the avenue, people look at you
Observing the attention the partner attracts from people on the avenue.
And I know just why they do
Explaining that the reason for the attention is the partner's exceptional sweetness.
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Reiterating the partner's sweetness and expressing admiration.
You're my honeysuckle rose
Reaffirming the partner as the singer's "honeysuckle rose."
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
Repeating the theme of jealousy among honey bees when seeing the singer with their partner.
When they see you out with me
Emphasizing the attention and sweetness of the partner.
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Reiterating the partner's sweetness and expressing admiration.
You're my honeysuckle rose
Reaffirming the partner as the singer's "honeysuckle rose."
Oh, flowers droop and sigh when you're passing by
Repeating the effect the partner has on flowers as they droop and sigh.
And I know the reason why
Stating the reason for the flowers' reaction is the partner's exceptional sweetness.
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Reiterating the partner's sweetness and expressing admiration.
You're my honeysuckle rose
Reaffirming the partner as the singer's "honeysuckle rose."
And I don't buy sugar
Declaring again that the singer doesn't need sugar due to the partner's presence.
You just have to touch my cup
Highlighting the partner's touch as a sweetener for the singer's cup.
You're my sugar
Stating that the partner is the singer's metaphorical sugar, bringing sweetness to life.
It's so sweet when you stir it up
Describing the delightful effect of the partner stirring up the singer's life.
On the avenue, people look at you
Observing the attention the partner attracts from people on the avenue.
And I know just why they do
Explaining that the reason for the attention is the partner's exceptional sweetness.
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Reiterating the partner's sweetness and expressing admiration.
You're my honeysuckle rose
Reaffirming the partner as the singer's "honeysuckle rose."
You're much sweeter, goodness knows
Reiterating the partner's sweetness and expressing admiration.
My honeysuckle rose
Concluding by reaffirming the partner as the singer's "honeysuckle rose."
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