Honey
Bobby Goldsboro, Mariah Carey
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Oh, now you can have me When you want me You simply ask me to be there And you're the only one Who makes me come running 'Cause what you got Is far beyond compare And it's just like honey When your love comes over me Oh, baby, I've got a dependency Always strung out For another taste of your honey It's like honey when it washes over me You know sugar never ever was so sweet And I'm dying for ya Crying for ya I adore ya One hit of your love affected me And I'm strung out on you, darling Don't you see Every night and day I can hardly wait For another taste of honey Honey, I can't describe How good it feels inside Honey, I can't describe How good it feels inside Oh, I can't be elusive with you honey 'Cause it's blatant that I'm feeling you And it's too hard for me to leave abruptly You're the only thing I want to do And it's just like honey When your love comes over me Oh, baby, I've got a dependency Always strung out For another taste of your honey It's like honey when it washes over me You know sugar never ever was so sweet And I'm dying for ya Crying for ya I adore ya One hit of your love addicted me And I'm strung out on you, darling Don't you see Every night and day I can hardly wait For another taste of honey Harlem world we won't stop for Mariah, you're on fire Harlem world we won't stop, so Mariah, take us higher Harlem world we won't stop, for Mariah, you're on fire Harlem world we won't stop, so Mariah, take us higher Break it down Every little thing you do Now, what we gonna do right here Is we gonna smooth it out (Honey got me hooked on you) MC, and she won't stop It's like honey when it washes over me You know sugar never ever was so sweet And I'm dying for ya Crying for ya I adore ya One hit of your love addicted me And I'm strung out on you, darling Don't you see Every night and day I can hardly wait For another taste of honey It's like honey when it washes over me You know sugar never ever was so sweet And I'm dying for ya Crying for ya I adore ya One hit of your love addicted me And I'm strung out on you, darling Don't you see Every night and day I can hardly wait For another taste of honey It's like honey when it washes over me You know sugar never ever was so sweet And I'm dying for ya Crying for ya I adore ya One hit of your love addicted me And I'm strung out on you, darling Don't you see Every night and day I can hardly wait For another taste of honey
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10 facts about this song
Singer-Songwriter"Honey," also known as "Honey (I Miss You)," was released by American singer Bobby Goldsboro in 1968. Although Goldsboro is best known for this hit song, he did not write it. It was penned by Bobby Russell.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a worldwide hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for five weeks. It also reached the number one spot in the charts in Australia, Canada, and Ireland.
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Critic's ResponseDespite its commercial success, the song received mixed reviews from critics. It was often criticized for its sentimental lyrics, with some critics labeling it as a "tear jerker."
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Award RecognitionBobby Russell was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1968 for "Honey," showcasing its impact in the music industry regardless of the mix reviews.
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Subject MatterThe song’s lyrics tell a tragic story of a man's young wife who plant trees and shrubs around their home and she dies unexpectedly. The song closes with the trees in full bloom, symbolizing her continued presence.
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Controversial CriticismDespite its commercial success, the song is often included in lists of the worst songs ever. It was ranked #1 in the 1977 book "The Worst Rock n' Roll Records of All Time" and it was ranked #2 in AOL Radio's list of the 100 Worst Songs Ever in 2010.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Honey" over the years, including Dean Martin, Andy Williams, and Tom Jones. These covers further emphasized the global popularity and emotional resonance of the song.
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Goldsboro’s Most Successful SongDespite having a successful career with multiple hits, "Honey" remains Bobby Goldsboro's most successful and most recognized song.
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Societal ImpactThe song was initially released during the Vietnam War era, and it was said to have resonated with many soldiers and their families because it talks about absence and loss.
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ParodiesThe song’s sentimental and sad nature made it a target for parodies. The most famous of which is probably ‘Gunny’s Ballad’ performed by Dean Martin on his television show, where the lyrics were humorously changed to detail the life and inevitable death of a bumblebee.
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