The Honeythief
Hipsway
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Sleek big cat, bible black Honeysuckle I would never deny The light of deep regret Let me see what I don't get The light of deep regret Let me see what I don't get Pass through the heat Come on, come on and Pass through the heat Catch a thief, a honeythief I am a thief, a honeythief The light of deep regret Let me see what I don't get The light of deep regret Let me see what I don't get That's the price you pay When love gets in the way Stealth in the night I come to steal with stealth In the night You got the sugar to satisfy I am the man you can never deny The light of deep regret Let me see what I don't get The light of deep regret Let me see what I don't get
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Written by: ALI MCLEOD, GRAHAM SKINNER, HARRY TRAVERS, JOHN MCELHONE
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Honeythief" by Hipsway falls under the music genres of new wave and alternative rock, which were popular during the mid-to-late 1980s.
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Ranking AchievementsThe song did quite well on the charts. In 1986, it climbed to the 17th spot on the UK Singles Chart and reached 19th position on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the band's highest charting single in both countries.
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Member Contribution"The Honeythief" was penned by the two founding members of Hipsway, Graeme Skinner (vocals) and Johnny McElhone (bass). This duo was well-known for their songwriting skills.
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Album Release"The Honeythief" is from Hipsway's self-titled debut album, released in 1986.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, which is available on YouTube and other platforms, is characteristically 80s, featuring the band performing against various abstract and urban backdrops.
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Popular Culture"The Honeythief" has been featured in several movies and television shows due to its ageless popularity. For instance, it was part of the soundtrack of the 2020 movie "Pixie".
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Cover VersionIn 1987, a Galician band from Spain, Siniestro Total, performed a cover of "The Honeythief" titled "Miña Terra Galega", singing in their regional language.
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Continual PopularityDespite Hipsway being largely inactive in the music industry in recent years, "The Honeythief" continues to draw listeners due to its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
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Live PerformancesHipsway performed "The Honeythief" live on various music shows such as Top of the Pops and The Old Grey Whistle Test in the UK, which also contributed to the song's popularity.
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Remix VersionA 12" remix version of "The Honeythief" was released, indicative of the 1980s trend of releasing extended versions of popular songs.
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