Honey
Bobby Goldsboro
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See the tree, how big it's grown But friend it hasn't been too long It wasn't big I laughed at her and she got mad, The first day that she planted it Was just a twig Then the first snow came and she ran out To brush the snow away So it wouldn't die Came runnin' in all excited, Slipped and almost hurt herself And I laughed till I cried She was always young at heart, Kinda dumb and kinda smart And I loved her so And I surprised her with a puppy Kept me up all Christmas Eve two years ago And it would sure embarrass her When I came in from workin' late 'Cause I would know That she'd been sittin' there and cryin' Over some sad and silly late, late show And honey, I miss you and I'm bein' good And I'd love to be with you if only I could She wrecked the car and she was sad And so afraid that I'd be mad But what the heck Though I pretended hard to be Guess you could say she saw through me And hugged my neck I came home unexpectedly And caught her cryin' needlessly In the middle of a day And it was in the early spring When flowers bloom and robins sing She went away And honey, I miss you and I'm bein' good And I'd love to be with you if only I could One day while I was not at home While she was there and all alone The angels came Now all I have is memories of honey And I wake up nights and call her name Now my life's an empty stage Where honey lived and honey played And love grew up And a small cloud passes overhead And cries down on the flower bed That honey loved And see the tree how big it's grown But friend it hasn't been too long It wasn't big And I laughed at her and she got mad The first day that she planted it, Was just a twig
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Written by: BOBBY RUSSELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Broma 16
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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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