Honey – English Lyrics

• By: Kehlani

Lyrics & Translation

"Honey" by Kehlani offers a tender and authentic dive into modern R&B, perfect for language learners. Its clear, emotive vocals and relatable themes of love and self-acceptance, expressed through vivid metaphors and personal confessions, make the English lyrics easily graspable and deeply resonant. Learn idiomatic expressions of affection and personal description while experiencing a song celebrated for its genuine portrayal of queer romance and a stripped-down, soulful sound.

[English]

I like my girls just like I like my honey sweet

A little selfish

I like my women like I like my money green

A little jealous

'Cause I'm a beautiful wreck

A colorful mess, but I'm funny

Oh, I'm a heartbreak vet

With a stone-cold neck, yeah, I'm charming

All the pretty girls in the world

But I'm in this space with you

Colored out the lines

I came to find, my fire was fate with you

Heartache would stay with you

Fly great escapes with you

I countdown to the clock, saw you awake

Don't walk away, or would you wait for me?

I go out to the bar, fuck hangin' with the stars

Don't even have a car, but you would wait for me

All, all, all, all the pretty girls in the world

But I'm in this space with you

Colored out the lines

I came to find, my fire was fate with you

My heartache would stay with you

Escape with you

I like my girls just like I like my honey sweet

A little selfish, huh

I like my women like I like my money green

A little jealous

Oh, I'm a beautiful wreck

A colorful mess, but I'm funny

Oh, I'm a heartbreak vet

With a stone-cold neck, I'm so charming, oh, oh

La-la-la-la-la-la-la

Do-do-do do-do

Do-do-do do-do

Do-do-do do-do

Da-da-da da-da

Do-do-do do-do

Isn't love all we need? Is it love?

Do-do-do do-do

The Beatles say prophecy is love

Do-do-do do-do

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti, is it love?

Do-do-do do-do

Love, do-do-do do-do

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
girls /ɡɜːrlz/ A2	noun - young female humans; plural of girl
honey /ˈhʌni/ A2	noun - a sweet viscous substance produced by bees noun - a term of endearment used to address someone you love
money /ˈməni/ A2	noun - coins and banknotes used as a medium of exchange; wealth
green /ɡriːn/ A2	adjective - of the color green
wreck /rɛk/ B1	noun - the remains of something badly damaged or destroyed verb - to ruin or destroy completely
mess /mɛs/ B1	noun - a dirty or disorganized state; a confusing situation verb - to make something dirty or disorganized
funny /ˈfʌni/ A2	adjective - causing laughter; humorous adjective - odd or peculiar
heartbreak /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪk/ B2	noun - emotional pain caused by a romantic breakup
vet /vɛt/ B1	noun - a veterinary doctor; someone who treats animals noun - a veteran; someone with long experience
neck /nɛk/ A2	noun - the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive or pleasing in appearance
lines /laɪnz/ A2	noun - long narrow marks or strokes; a row of text or poetry noun - a line of text or verse
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - the flame of a burning object; combustion noun - energy, enthusiasm, or excitement
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control; destiny
heartache /ˈhɑːrtˌeɪk/ B2	noun - emotional pain caused by love or longing
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1	noun - an act of getting away from a place or confinement verb - to break free from confinement or control; to get away
clock /klɒk/ A2	noun - a device for measuring and showing time
bar /bɑːr/ A2	noun - a long rigid piece of metal or wood noun - an establishment that serves drinks, often alcoholic