Thrice - Black Honey (Lyric Video) HD

Artist: Thrice
Song: Black Honey
Album: To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere
Year: 2016
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I keep swinging my hand through a swarm of bees ‘cause I ...
I want honey on my table
I keep swinging my hand through a swarm of bees ‘cause I ...
I want honey on my table
But I never get it right
no I never get it right
I keep swinging my hand through a swarm of bees
I can’t understand why they’re stinging me
But I’ll do what I want, I’ll do what I please
I’ll do it again till I got what I need
I’ll rip and smash through the hornet’s nest
Don’t they understand I deserve the best
And I’ll do what I want, I’ll do what I please
I’ll do it again till I got what I need
I tried to stick this pin through a butterfly ‘cause I ...
I like all the pretty colors
But it just fell apart so I flung it in the fire
to burn with all the others
Cause I never get it right
No, I never get it right
I keep swinging my hand through a swarm of bees
I can’t understand why they’re stinging me
But I’ll do what I want, I’ll do what I please
I’ll do it again till I got what I need
I’ll rip and smash through the hornet’s nest
Don’t they understand I deserve the best
And I’ll do what I want, I’ll do what I please
I’ll do it again till I got what I need
And this time I’ll get it right
yeah this time I’ll get it right
It’s gonna be this time I’ll get it right
Oh God let it be this time I get it right
So I’m cutting that branch off the cherry tree
I’m singing this will be my victory then I...
I see them coming after me
And they’re following me across the sea
And now they’re stinging my friends and my family and I...
I don’t know why this is happening
But I’ll do what I want, I’ll do what I please
I’ll do it again till I got what I need
I keep swinging my hand through a swarm of bees ‘cause I ...
I want honey on my table
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[@aivisionart]

To me this song is about the vicious cycle of self-gratification of an individual making the same mistake repeatedly and not having the presence/peace of mind to change their course of action, or seek treatment. Ultimately, their sins and infallibility will causally and negatively affect their loved ones - whether it be spouses, siblings, or more commonly, their offspring. Pathological selfishness can be very detrimental to those exposed to it, on so many levels.

[@MrMotherfuck123]

For all the Theories about what this Song is, I think this Song is about Bees.

[@ETH_ScarFox]

Yes, bees.

[@threethirty3323]

They were just trippin hard on shrooms this isn’t a metaphor it’s exactly what happened

[@richarddecarlo653]

Wrong... the bee's clearly represent the swarming masses; and the hive, be it "our system". His swinging arms represent the struggle and resentment of this world causing our sinful struggles!!!! OR... or... Or he really just wants honey on his table. He quit smoking by vaping and now that he's quitting vaping... He needs to switch to tea because coffee triggers too many thoughts of nicotine. And he wants organic honey from the most aggressive bee's!!!

[@willgary2]

The song is about not being able to do stuff right and wanting people to care what is done

[@BenHopkins1000]

No. It’s a metaphor for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East in particular and the lengths America will go to obtain oil from folks who clearly don’t want us there. Thrice said it themselves

[@erichickman2440]

It’s about modern day humanity. People will do what they want regardless of repercussions for their actions.

[@douglaskastl7653]

I think the meaning is political. Black honey “oil”. At the time this was written we went overseas for oil, smashing up countries to further our oil needs. In the process of doing this, the retaliation was happening and our fearless leaders and media would say I don’t know why this is happening? We are the most powerful country in the world, we deserve respect and we get what we want. Eventually we brought this mess back across the water onto American soil. Not bagging on one side or the other, both parties and presidents on both sides swung their hands through the beehives. “I’ll cut the branch off the cherry tree and this will be my victory” I could be wrong though and that’s the best thing about music and art. It’s subjective. Great song “this time I’ll get it right” ;)

[@amaryllisnightingale6309]

Well you are right, one of the said it was exactly that (More exactly Afghanistan War)

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

Yeah, that's it. The bees are terrorists, AKA 9/11. The only real issue is that we don't actually steal any oil or destroy countries to get oil. Oil is the scapegoat for contracting jobs in foreign countries that launder our tax money. We just sent Ukraine 14 billion dollars. The president of Ukraine was a comedian/actor, then president since late 2014. He also happens to be a billionaire somehow. Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in Europe, so there is no way he was making hundreds of millions as an actor...

[@jessiefleming4446]

To me this song is about trying ways to make life sweeter so you can have the sweet satisfaction of all the things life has to offer. Yet you can't ever quite get there. Because there is so many obstacles. So you keep trying to get to the sweetness of life but keep getting stung and you may understand in part why your being stung but you also don't fully understand it either. While your trying to keep your struggle as your struggle you don't see how it's impacting those who love you as well. For me this song has great significance. Because for me this was my life with my son. We knew we would be stung going through the bees nest but we had no choice but to go through it. We weren't going to give up until we found that sweet spot but we never did and he passed away. Sometimes we had sweet moments that would quickly be burned back into the fight.

[@TheBrunarr]

The chorus is so catchy, it's stuck in my head

[@chaddownppl4378]

To me about addiction. Me saying I’ll get it right this time. But now it’s stinging my friends and family. Hurting everyone around me...🤯

[@jasdanvm3845]

For me is literally what the song says: Doing what you want, in any way, to get what you think you need. No matter if it's illogical, or the less effective way, no matter how much you hurt yourself. You do whatever it takes However the stakes JUST TO GET YOUR DESIRES

[@Warlanda]

@Chad Down ppl I agree with you. but I also believe in you; the fact that you're aware of what's going on means your ahead in overcoming. don't give up; it can be done.

[@vhateg]

@@Warlanda it is about the war in Afghanistan. The head of the band has talked about it in an interview. OFC, all meaning found in a lyrical work is valid meaning.

[@jasdanvm3845]

For me is literally what the song says: Doing what you want, in any way, to get what you think you need. No matter if it's illogical, or the less effective way, no matter how much you hurt yourself. You do whatever it takes However the stakes JUST TO GET WHAT YOU DESIRE

[@rsmetz88]

Then just like the butterfly it falls apart... Tossed in the the fire to burn with all the others... All those failed attempts at desire, want, ego... Black honey. Bitter sweet. "God let it be this time.. I get it right."

[@williamforte6239]

@@rsmetz88 my depression summarized...

[@iliasliakos6692]

the song is prob about drug addiction

[@jasdanvm3845]

@@iliasliakos6692 No, I really don't think so.

[@Johnny_Dregs]

Strength comes from controlling what you want. The dichotomy of control.

[@mongopongo5476]

Or maybe it's about the definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result but eventually the consequences catch up to him.

[@D_YellowMadness]

But that would mean he got a different result so, in the end, maybe he wasn't crazy.

[@maddogsmadgaming9438]

its more about narcissism. Doing what you please, hurting everything around you and actually being confused as to why the things you are hurting are fighting back. It is so well written that multiple meanings are derived from it.

[@mongopongo5476]

@@maddogsmadgaming9438 I can definitely see that

[@vhateg]

@@maddogsmadgaming9438 indeed it is 🙂 More specifically, it is about USA's actions in Middle East/Afghanistan ('black honey' = petrol). The head of the band is known for adressing those issues and you can find an interview explaining the meaning of this song. It gets a whole other meaning after you get to listen to it more closely knowing this.

[@leahharpole4880]

This song is so deep. I wish I knew his meaning for it. But all in all very well said....... I can find a lot of ways to relate.

[@leatherhitman7401]

Leah Harpole Black Honey=Oil, it's about the u.s and how greedy they'll go, even it means "swinging at a swarm of bees, rip and smash through a hornet's nest" for our consuption. "Stinging my friends and family across the sea" 9-11.

[@VinceBlack98]

Dustin Kensrue's description of the song's meaning: “The song spawned from an image that popped into my head: someone continually swatting at a swarm of bees to get their honey, but somehow not understanding why they would sting back in return.” To me personally, "black honey" is a metaphor for the dark side of humanity....our covetous nature. And how despite hundreds if not thousands of years of advancements in civilized society, we still fight one another for control of territory and resources like the animals we are. We constantly seek to obtain the creature comforts for ourselves in our own lives and in our sense of personal entitlement, we don't care who gets hurt in the process until it's someone who matters to us. Then we have the audacity to blame the other guy. Sums up both international relations and partisan politics quite nicely. Maybe next time, we'll get it right....

[@tigrisofgaul7584]

Leah Harpole ambition

[@klidesdale9916]

Burn for what you want and don't expect reality to approve and be aware that you'll be held accountable by the bee's ( consequences ).

[@nevadapatricia1343]

i thought it was about drug abuse. i must’ve been mistaken. some of the lyrics really sound like a struggle to reach sobriety and then crumbling all over again. the part that really convinced me was the line about the hornets stinging his friends and family.

[@armoredscout3773]

this track is a complete deconstruction of doing what You think you need to do. Thoughtless actions lead to disastrous consequences.

[@jcbaber7521]

He said in an interview that basically it was about America going to Iraq for it's oil. He may not have specifically said Iraq, I read it a long time ago.

[@GamingBuddy__]

I love the voice

[@chrisienevermissesashot5657]

Was just sent this by my daughter today. Great song!

[@stanflahaut1893]

Self destructive behaviors that everyone else can see except the person doing them. "When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It's only painful & difficult for others. The same applies when you are stupid." @rickygervais This not what Dustin meant when he wrote it, but that is what I got out of it this first time hearing it.

[@jasonkrauter9605]

I think it's about the entitlement of our culture and imperialism. They do a great job of breaking down the big picture.

[@JF930H]

Almost sounds like an old children's rhyme or something. Great song.

[@bountyhunterlucario5630]

love these song so much

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

My son asked me. Dad whats kick ass mean. I said put on the headset and put this song on.. He said wow dad if someone in school picks on me what should I do? I said get snots on your knuckles lol...

[@Pleasedontsayyouloveme]

The beat at the beginning scared the crap outta me-

[@gmane1989]

I listen to this song at least once everyday

[@brawlerhaus3314]

Good song, simple words, love it

[@vigo6651]

You know, guys, I think I understand what the song is about... Uncle Sam's hunt for oil (black honey) and their fight vs the population (bees). The multiple times it left the countries they invaded a failed state (smashed nest). Acts of terror in the USA (the bees coming across the sea to sting them). The entitlement of the federal goverment to everything good the world has to offer (I deserve the best). The all consuming greed that keeps growing and demading more than a single raid but the seizure of the long-term means of prodcution; not the communist way (cutting the branch of the cherry tree [where the bees built their nest], taking it and thus emerging victorious). I'm not entirely sure about the butterfly part but I believe it's about the cost of an attempt to preserve something beautiful and repeated failure. I can only assume that this is about internal affairs; more specifically about the reason and the result of excess greed. US wants resources to keep the things it loves beautiful (i.e high living standards, domination, law and order on its land etc') and failing (literal-physical and social diseases of affluence and excess, political issues and environmental impact).

[@jonathonluna4111]

Well put

[@pkp3601]

damn this shit HITS

[@SugarplumFairy01]

The hurt is necessary

[@thebackwoodsman5340]

Great song

[@ss-bo9iz]

I’m a beeliever!! Xoxo

[@destinycampbell2860]

The music video is so deep...

[@michaelswat2663]

2:50 best part

[@radium4194]

this song is how i describe the government thought process

[@yeasinarafat9373]

The sky is clear and nice❤️

[@jambajuice2408]

It’s about Heroin. Stings, “Black Honey”. do what I want, to get what I need. I never get it right… I just keep swinging my hand thru a swarm of bees. Am I the only junkie that picked that up? It is very deep, it outlines the level of insanity you go thru, a slave, your not in control. You just wake up to not get sick, and you don’t care how much it hurts you, you never can make it right. Once a junkie always a junkie. So here we are Nation Strong with an Army of citizens just swing our selves thru the hornets nest, just to get what we need.

[@isasargn939]

Wonderful music

[@rockxhero]

Your JK logo is quite similar to how I sign my initals! : )

[@Doomedmandy77]

AWESOME LYRIC VIDEO!

[@pumpkinspicegirrrl4014]

Wonderful!!!!

[@eulogy4anange1]

Concentrated legally i love this 🎵 song

[@ManlyPelican]

THe song is about greed and how your greed affects others. Personal greed, Political greed. Black Honey=Oil

[@onecosmos8682]

So awesome!

[@ShampooWow]

Nice video! I like it

[@TalmidMichael]

Psalms and Deuteronomy’s “Honey from the Rock” message. There’s an unlikely source to find nourishments and goodness. But try to acquire it your way and you may get stung. We try doing life our way because we think we know what’s best for us, wanting secular-based goodness. Then when adversities come, we wonder why it didn’t work as we planned. The Lord is our Rock. The source of the goodness we need and want truly comes from a source that our human minds consider unlikely. Side note, Thrice is not “Christian Band”, but their members have declared that they are Christians.

[@ericwitt6695]

thought all that at night some not but the darkest me ,comet of mans

[@hughjanaconda5646]

This fucking song rocks!!

[@benjamincardenas4]

WWE Money in the bank 2016 promo

[@Oxhead]

I saw these guys live in Baltimore City

[@yeasinarafat9373]

See the sky and chill😂

[@bubblusangha]

I think honey is a metaphor for drugs 🤔

[@yeasinarafat9373]

I just payed some debt

[@yassminekhaouad2579]

came from devil's night 2

[@yeasinarafat9373]

I will not sleep Don't disturb me

[@ricejuice8982]

Sounds like a self destructive person lmao

[@akitakalel7088]

Is a Revolutionary song like Rage Against The Machine "Killing in The name" The political track uses the imagery of a man swatting at a beehive in search of honey as a metaphor for the creation of the islamic State of Iraq and Levant as a consequence of United States involvement in the Middle East, using the titular "black honey" as a euphemism for oil. So once more Vladimir Putín was right and this band too but too complicated to recognized it . What a euphemism! 🤷. By the way my son love this song

[@alexarney2478]

Lyrics are wrong dude.

[@pascalmonfort9547]

Ça vole pas haut , mes poulets !!! On vous a coupé les ailes !?!?!?!? 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@samanthashaw6264]

Sting me

[@klidesdale9916]

Accuracy of lyrics?