In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Memories haunting my evenings
Eyes watching me through the moon
I hope my good days aren't over
Not so soon
I never have seen an angel
I gave up watching the sky
Whisper softly to me, honey
But don't lie
I still see you when my eyes are closed
Tell me why
Can't let go
I still smell you inside of my clothes
Oh, honey
Someday I'll go for the glory
I'll conquer everyone's fears
And for once the ending of the story
Won't be tears
I have seen too much betrayal
I have heard too many lies
Someday I'll be purple lightning in the sky
I still see you when my eyes are closed
Tell me why
Can't let go
I still smell you inside of my clothes
Oh, honey
I can't love anybody but you
Oh, honey
I was alone, I was broken
I needed someone to love
Your love was sticky like honey
Your love was sticky like honey
I said your love was sticky like honey
I got stuck
I still see you when my eyes are closed
Tell me why
Can't let go
I still smell you inside of my clothes
Oh, honey
I can't love anybody but you
I'm afraid
Yeah, but I know it's true
I can't find no one sweeter than you
Oh, honey
See you, feel you, touch you
Can't let go of you
Honey
Eyes watching me through the moon
I hope my good days aren't over
Not so soon
I never have seen an angel
I gave up watching the sky
Whisper softly to me, honey
But don't lie
I still see you when my eyes are closed
Tell me why
Can't let go
I still smell you inside of my clothes
Oh, honey
Someday I'll go for the glory
I'll conquer everyone's fears
And for once the ending of the story
Won't be tears
I have seen too much betrayal
I have heard too many lies
Someday I'll be purple lightning in the sky
I still see you when my eyes are closed
Tell me why
Can't let go
I still smell you inside of my clothes
Oh, honey
I can't love anybody but you
Oh, honey
I was alone, I was broken
I needed someone to love
Your love was sticky like honey
Your love was sticky like honey
I said your love was sticky like honey
I got stuck
I still see you when my eyes are closed
Tell me why
Can't let go
I still smell you inside of my clothes
Oh, honey
I can't love anybody but you
I'm afraid
Yeah, but I know it's true
I can't find no one sweeter than you
Oh, honey
See you, feel you, touch you
Can't let go of you
Honey
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Honey Lyrics as written by Bonnie Leigh Mckee Bonnie Mckee
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