About the song
Bobby Goldsboro’s “Honey” is a classic ballad that has captivated audiences for decades. Released in 1968, the song quickly became a chart-topping hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its poignant lyrics, heartfelt melody, and Goldsboro’s emotive vocal delivery.
The song tells the story of a man who has lost his beloved “honey” and is struggling to cope with the grief. The lyrics are filled with longing and despair, as the narrator expresses his deep love for the woman he has lost. Goldsboro’s vocal performance is particularly moving, as he conveys the pain and sorrow of the narrator with great intensity.
Musically, “Honey” is a beautifully crafted ballad with a simple yet effective arrangement. The melody is both haunting and uplifting, and the instrumentation is sparse, allowing Goldsboro’s vocals to take center stage. The song’s arrangement is also notable for its use of a string section, which adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall sound.
“Honey” is a timeless piece of music that has resonated with audiences of all ages. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Goldsboro’s talent as a songwriter and singer, as well as the song’s universal themes of love, loss, and grief. Whether you are a longtime fan of Goldsboro or simply discovering his music for the first time, “Honey” is a must-listen.
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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 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