Drawing us in with an intricate, strummed acoustic guitar, expanding into a dimensional alternative rock energy with a high emotional quotient, Kevin Honold opens Honey with metaphorical lyrics and poetic wit as he sings, “Sweet like a summer day, oh take me back again, scent goes straight on to my brain with a hint of cinnamon, yeah she’s got the taste to tame, the next word from my pen, pinch of fire from the flame, a little spicy like cayenne…”
We deeply connect with the warm instrumentation and the cohesive tapestry of sound that manifests, as well as Kevin’s soft timbre, which reminds us of 90s Brit pop even though he is based in New Jersey via Seattle (where he wrote the song)!
As for the message of the song, it is playful ode to love and desire expressed through taste and scent. It is optimistic at its core – an energy that we need as a species, now more than ever. Love is compared to honey, spice and warmth, whilst sensory details stand in for attraction and inspiration. It is clever writing!
It celebrates how one person brings light and freedom to Kevin’s world. How her smile turns darkness into sunshine, and being together feels lucky and effortless. The mood might shift through seasons, but the sentiment remains constant. Comfort, heat, and sweetness blend into devotion, showing us that love is nourishing, intoxicating and golden.
Kevin tells us, “‘Honey is about that pull, when love feels warm, physical, and alive. I wanted the song to groove and breathe, to feel close and electric, like sunlight you can step into.”
We are obsessed with the guitar solo, and there is no doubt that the song holds a cinematic allure – perfect for a range of Hollywood sync deals, notably a romantic comedy or TV show. The luscious vocal harmonies are sublime, and add to the message of the song.
Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Honey to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Kevin Honold, including Rainy Day, and Two Lovers in the Summer.