Song #9: Honey and Wine

Physical love runs the gamut from wild, animalistic acts of passion to that which is sensual and - dare I say it? - even spiritual. This song speaks to the latter. If you've never read it, you may be surprised to hear that one of the most explicit and poetic pieces of erotic literature ever penned comes from a book in the Bible - the Song of Solomon. "Honey and Wine" takes much of its inspiration and imagery from that text.

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LYRICS:

In this late hour of shadows and fire
behold I am slain by beauty and power
The fragrance of spice; the rise of your chest
Someone tell the sun to prolong his rest

Honey and wine, the heat of your breath
A last meal is shared before we taste death
one finger runs down the nape of your neck
you've ravished my heart; I will ravish you back

A garden is kept, a fountain is sealed
Enclosed by a heart that isn't yet healed
And here in this hour we lay ourselves down;
The kiss of my mouth will unlock what's bound

Honey and wine, the heat of your breath
A last meal is shared before we taste death
one finger runs down the small of your back
you've ravished my heart; I will ravish you back

Many waters cannot quench love
Many waters cannot quench love

Honey and wine, the heat of your breath
A last meal is shared; we both taste our death
one finger runs down the edge of your lip
you've ravished my heart; I will ravish you back

Comments

[Melissa]

This really feels like you just put the book of Song of Solomon to music, I love it.

[TC]

I enjoy your use of moments of silence and "space" in this song. The subtlety of your instrumentation is a perfect complement to your lyrics. A very beautiful song that captures the lovers in all their vulnerability, passion, and beauty.