Honey
Moonlit Love Affair: Sarah Vaughan's Serenade of Hearts
Lyrics
Scene is a June night, flooded with moonlight
Describes a picturesque scene on a June night filled with moonlight.
Fragrant roses in bloom
Mentions the presence of fragrant blooming roses.
Garden bench with just room for two
Refers to a garden bench that accommodates two people.
You are the she-ro, I am the he-ro
Plays with gender roles humorously, depicting the female as the "she-ro" and the male as the "he-ro."
Love is prompting the play
Indicates that love is the driving force behind the unfolding events.
Here's the cue where I say to you
Points to a moment in the play where the speaker expresses something significant to the listener.
I'm in love with you, honey
Declares the speaker's love for the listener.
Say you love me too, honey
Requests reciprocation of love from the listener.
No one else will do, honey,
States that no one else is acceptable as a romantic partner except the listener.
Seems funny but it's true
Expresses an acknowledgment of the surprising truth in their feelings.
Loved you from the start, honey
Confirms loving the listener from the beginning.
Bless your little heart, honey
Offers a heartfelt blessing to the listener.
Ev-ry day would be so sunny,
Suggests that every day would be joyous and bright with the listener.
Honey with you.
Reiterates the significance of the listener to the speaker's happiness.
One thing is certain, second at curtain
Implies a certain future event, specifically a wedding in June, likely involving the speaker and the listener.
Shows a wedding in June,
Describes the wedding occurring as the second act of a play.
And a sweet honeymoon for two
Anticipates a delightful honeymoon for the couple.
With your permission, no intermission
Expresses the desire to continue without interruption, highlighting the depth of emotions.
There's so much in my heart
Highlights the immense love and emotions residing in the speaker's heart for the listener.
And so much to impart to you.
Emphasizes the desire to communicate and share feelings with the listener.
I'm in love with you, honey
Reaffirms the speaker's love for the listener.
Say you love me too, honey
Requests confirmation of love from the listener.
No one else will do, honey,
Asserts the exclusivity of the listener as the sole romantic interest.
Seems funny but it's true
Acknowledges the unexpected yet genuine nature of their feelings.
Loved you from the start, honey
Reiterates having loved the listener since the beginning.
Bless your little heart, honey
Offers continued heartfelt blessings to the listener.
Ev-ry day would be so sunny,
Portrays a vision of everyday happiness with the listener.
Honey with you.
Emphasizes the importance of the listener in bringing happiness to the speaker.
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