In a candid chat on the Zach Sang Show, Benjamin reveals that “Honey Boy” is essentially about his long-standing fascination with older women. He adds, “I’ve always liked mature, older women. They’re just very sexy and relaxed… they don’t play the game.” Inspired by this, he channeled those feelings...
[Intro: Benjamin Ingrosso & Shenseea]
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like
My-my, oh, my-my
Gimme something, gimme something
[Verse 1: Benjamin Ingrosso, Shenseea]
I was young, I never danced, would never dare
Because I thought I wasn't good enough
I never said a single word to any girl
I was afraid that I would mess it up
But then one day I saw her face
And the old me would walk away, but then I took a chance
Then she said, "Honey boy, you're too young
But let me give you a night you won't forget" (Won't forgеt, oh, oh)
[Pre-Chorus: Benjamin Ingrosso, Shenseea]
I can feel the magic every timе I see her dance
Bet you like, bet you like how it's feeling, oh
Everyone around us watching as she takes my hand
I don't know, but I need it
[Chorus: Benjamin Ingrosso & Shenseea, Shenseea]
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like (Whatever you like)
My-my, oh, my-my
Gimme something, gimme something
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like (Whatever you like)
My-my, oh, my-my (Yeah)
Gimme something, gimme something
[Verse 2: Benjamin Ingrosso, Shenseea]
When I woke up, I never knew
That it was you that I would see this early summer night (My honey boy)
'Cause all my friends, they kept saying
"Ben, just wait, you know it ain't, it ain't your time tonight," yeah (Time tonight)
You should have seen the jealous look on Danny's face
When she came and I walked up to her (You know I like it like that)
And then she said, "Honey boy
All your friends will never know the things that you will learn" (Uh, you will learn)
[Pre-Chorus: Benjamin Ingrosso, Shenseea]
Everyone around us watching as she takes my hand
I don't know, but I need it
[Chorus: Benjamin Ingrosso & Shenseea, Shenseea]
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like (Whatever you like)
My-my, oh, my-my
Gimme something, gimme something (Yeah)
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like (Whatever you like)
My-my, oh, my-my (Yeah)
Gimme something, gimme something
[Post-Chorus: Shenseea, Benjamin Ingrosso]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Woah
[Pre-Chorus: Shenseea, Benjamin Ingrosso]
Everyone around us watching as I take your hand
Can't believe what I'm feeling
[Chorus: Benjamin Ingrosso & Shenseea, Shenseea]
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like (Whatever you like)
My-my, oh, my-my (Yeah)
Gimme something, gimme something
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and let me dive?
My-my, oh, my-my
Won't you come and play me all night, night? All n-night
We could do whatev' you like (Whatever you like)
My-my, oh, my-my (Yeah)
Gimme something, gimme something
Honey Boy was written by Purple Disco Machine & Benjamin Ingrosso & Anya Jones & Hampus Lindvall & Nile Rodgers & Shenseea.
Honey Boy was produced by Purple Disco Machine & Hampus Lindvall & Nile Rodgers.
Purple Disco Machine released Honey Boy on Fri May 03 2024.
Purple Disco Machine:
Benjamin sent the track to me late last year and I was immediately intrigued by its hook, infectious melody and overall funky vibes. I just couldn’t wait to really upgrade and highlight the disco and funk sensibilities of this one. Shenseea’s voice just fits the song perfectly...