Well how come you say you will when you won’t
Say you do, baby, when you don’t?
Let me know honey how you feel
Tell the truth now, is love real?
But ah ah well honey don’t, well honey don’t
Honey don’t, honey don’t, honey don’t
I say you will when you won’t, ah ah, honey, don’t
Well I love you, baby, and you ought to know
I like the way you wear your clothes
Everything about you is so doggone sweet
You got that sand all over your feet
But ah ah well honey don’t, honey don’t
Honey don’t, honey don’t, honey don’t
I say you will when you won’t, ah ah, honey, don’t
[Ah, rock on George, one time for me.
I feel fine.
I said.]
Well sometimes I love you on a Saturday night
Sunday morning you don’t look right
You’ve been out painting the town
Ah ah baby, been stepping around
But ah ah well honey don’t, I said honey don’t
Honey don’t, honey don’t, honey don’t
I say you will when you won’t, ah ah, honey, don’t
[Ah, rock on George, for Ringo one time.]
Well honey don’t, well honey don’t
I say you will when you won’t, ah ah, honey, don’t
Playful Doubts and Rock ‘n’ Roll Charm
“Honey Don’t” by The Beatles is a lively track that captures the playful push-and-pull of romantic uncertainty. The lyrics center around a narrator who questions their partner’s intentions, playfully challenging the mixed signals they receive. Lines like “Say you will when you won’t, say you do, baby, when you don’t” reveal both frustration and affection, highlighting the ups and downs of young love. The song’s lighthearted tone and repeated refrain of “honey don’t” add a cheeky edge, while its energetic rhythm and callouts for guitar solos infuse it with classic rock ‘n’ roll spirit. This track stands out for its blend of humor, honesty, and irresistible groove, inviting listeners to enjoy both the story and the sound.
Song Credits
- Songwriter: Carl Perkins
- Release Year: 1964
- Label: Parlophone