About The Song
“Honey” is a popular song, originally written by Bobby Russell and first produced by Bob Shane in 1966. It was later recorded by American singer Bobby Goldsboro in 1968 for his album, “Honey” (originally titled “Pledge of Love”). The song reached #1 on the Pop Singles and Country Singles charts, as well as the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States. It also reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
“Honey” revolves around a term of endearment used by the narrator towards his significant other, who has passed away. The song explores themes of love, loss, and grief, with the narrator expressing affection for his departed lover. Despite some criticism, “Honey” endures as a poignant portrayal of love and loss, resonating with listeners through its emotional impact and timeless message.
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Lyrics
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 an’ 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 the 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 over head
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, she got mad
The first day that she planted it, was just a twig