About the song
Bobby Goldsboro, a popular singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s, penned “Honey” as a timeless romantic ballad that has captivated audiences for decades. This soulful and heartfelt song, released in 1967, became a hit single and a defining track on Goldsboro’s album “Honey.”
With his smooth vocals and emotive delivery, Goldsboro explores the universal themes of love, longing, and the enduring power of human connection. Through introspective lyrics and Goldsboro’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Honey, I love you more than words can say,” immediately establish the song’s central theme and set a romantic tone. Goldsboro paints a vivid picture of a deep and enduring love, filled with affection, tenderness, and unwavering devotion. The song’s refrain, “Honey, I love you more than life itself,” conveys a message of unconditional love and commitment.
Throughout the song, Goldsboro uses vivid imagery and relatable anecdotes to illustrate the depth of his love. He references the “summer nights” they’ve shared and the “dreams they’ve dreamed together.” The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a simpler time, while also expressing a hope for a future filled with love and happiness.
“Honey” is more than just a romantic ballad; it is a testament to the enduring power of human connection. Goldsboro’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance resonate with listeners of all ages, reminding us of the importance of love, companionship, and the search for meaning in life. This timeless classic continues to touch the hearts of audiences worldwide, serving as a reminder that true love is a precious and enduring gift.
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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