Just Like Honey

The Jesus and Mary Chain

About Just Like Honey

"Just Like Honey" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain from their 1985 debut album Psychocandy. The track was released as the third single from the record through Blanco y Negro Records in September 1985. The song was written by band members William Reid and Jim Reid. The song appeared in several films, most notably in the closing scene of 2003's Lost In Translation, 2008's The Man Who Loved Yngve, 2014's The Curse of Styria, Netflix's series Glow Season 2 Episode 1, as well as a 2011 Volkswagen advertisement campaign. The beginning of the song uses the opening drum riff of The Ronettes' "Be My Baby". 


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Listen to the girl
As she takes on half the world
Moving up and so alive
In her honey dripping beehive
Beehive
It's good, so good, it's so good
So good

Walking back to you
Is the hardest thing that
I can do
That I can do for you
For you

I'll be your plastic toy
I'll be your plastic toy
For you

Eating up the scum
Is the hardest thing for
Me to do

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The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride, Scotland in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. They released a string of albums, singles and EPs between their 1983 formation and their 1999 breakup, and gained notoriety in their early days for short sets and violence that became common at their live shows. In 2007, the band reunited. more »

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Written by: James McLeish Reid, William Adam Reid

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12 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Just Like Honey" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. It's from their debut album "Psychocandy" which was released in 1985.
Notable Introduction
The song is known for its iconic drum introduction, which is a tribute to "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes, a popular hit from the 1960s.
Mainstream Success
Despite the band's overall negative and noisy musical style, "Just Like Honey" is regarded as one of their most accessible tracks, allowing them to gain a significant mainstream following.
Important Collaborative Input
The vocals at the end of the song are sung by the band Primal Scream's bassist, Douglas Hart.
Legacy
The song was ranked #262 on NME's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list in 2014, showing its lasting impact.
Reinvention
"Just Like Honey" was later re-recorded by the band for their album "Munki", released in 1998.
Movie Feature
The track got a resurgence of popularity after it was included in the 2003 movie "Lost in Translation", playing in the film's final scene and ending credits.
Awards
Thanks to the inclusion in "Lost in Translation", the song was nominated for a BAFTA award for Best Original Song in a film.
Single Release
The song was released as the third single from "Psychocandy", following "Never Understand" and "You Trip Me Up".
Limited Edition Issue
A special edition of the single was made available in a honey-colored vinyl.
Live Performances
Despite the noisy and chaotic live performances The Jesus and Mary Chain were known for, "Just Like Honey" was often played with a more structured and softer sound.
Reunion Highlight
During Coachella in 2007, actress Scarlett Johansson joined the band on stage to sing the backing vocals, as she was the lead actress in "Lost in Translation".

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