“Honey Magnolia” is an intriguing song in that Brian Fallon sings it from a woman’s point of view. She’s explaining her side of the story after a breakup—while there were nights in the beginning that she desperately missed him, she no longer keeps that place in her bed open, or considers that sex wi...
[Verse 1]
Did you come here to do some desperate thing
Like I was some fool from a film?
I waited many nights, "Don't wait anymore," she says
But what if I did?
[Verse 2]
"Do you think that I been sleeping here alone
Crying, waiting on a ring?
See, I don't dig those kind of blues anymore," she said
But what if I did?
[Pre-Chorus]
Is that an invitation to use my love
In your man's man's world?
[Chorus]
Maybe I'll be the one to roll you over
I'll call when I wanna, call you Honey Magnolia
I'll be the one to let you know when the sweet taste is gone
And it's over, Honey Magnolia
[Verse 3]
"I spent so many nights just blowin' in the wind
Sleepin' in the shirt that you wore
I used to race this town, cryin' in the night," she said
"I don't cry anymore"
[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe they're linin' up to take you back
In your man's man's world
[Chorus]
Maybe I'll be the one to roll you over
I'll call when I wanna, call you Honey Magnolia
I'll be the one to let you know when the sweet taste is gone
And it's over, Honey Magnolia
[Chorus]
Maybe I'll be the one to roll you over
I'll call when I wanna, I'll call you Honey Magnolia
I'll be the one to let you know when the sweet taste is gone
And it's over
[Chorus]
And baby, I'll the one you never get over
The thorn in your pride, sweet Honey Magnolia
And maybe I'll come runnin' at the end of the line
When you're older, Honey Magnolia
[Outro]
All right, all right
Honey Magnolia was written by Brian Fallon.
Honey Magnolia was produced by Butch Walker.
Brian Fallon released Honey Magnolia on Fri Mar 11 2016.
Brian Fallon has stated before live performances that this song, “Honey Magnolia”, as well as Rosemary, are written from a woman’s perspective. It’s my interpretation that Brian is the subject of the song, to whom the narrator is writing, but I cannot confirm, nor can I confirm the rest of my inter...