“Brian Eno loved it, he thought it sounded like a Van Morrison song. I really did want it on the album, because it was playful and broke the mood. Call it a sorbet between courses. I am not sure if Larry felt the same way.” – Bono, U2 By U2 2006
[Verse 1]
In the days
When we were swinging from the trees
I was a monkey
Stealing honey from a swarm of bees
I could taste
I could taste you even then
And I would chase you down the wind
[Chorus]
You could go there if you please
Wild honey
And if you go there, go with me
Wild honey
[Verse 2]
Did I know you?
Did I know you even then?
Before the clocks kept time
Before the world was made
From the cruel sun
You were shelter
You were my shelter and my shade
[Chorus]
If you go there with me
Wild honey
You can do just what you please
Wild honey
Yeah, just blowing in the breeze
Wild honey
Wild, wild, wild
[Verse 3]
I'm still standing
I'm still standing where you left me
Are you still growing wild
With everything tame around you?
I send you flowers
Cut flowers for your hall
I know your garden is full
But is there sweetness at all?
[Bridge]
What is soul?
Love me
Give me soul
[Chorus]
If you go there, go with me
Wild honey
Won't you take me, take me please?
Wild honey
Yeah, swinging through the trees
Wild honey
Wild, wild, wild
Wild Honey was written by Bono & The Edge (Guitarist) & Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr..
Wild Honey was produced by Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois.
U2 released Wild Honey on Mon Oct 30 2000.