Indulge in the golden glow of “Honey,” the eleventh-track sweetener from Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, igniting on October 3, 2025, via Republic Records—mere days after the Eras Tour’s triumphant finale. Fresh from the confessional depths of 2024’s The Tortured Poets Department, Swift, the Pennsylvania-born pop oracle who’s shattered records from Fearless’s country twang to 1989’s synth-pop supernova, reunites with Max Martin and Shellback for a 12-track spectacle of effervescent bangers. Co-written in the whirlwind of European tour stops, “Honey” explores themes of vulnerability, empowerment, and the transformation of language through love.
In “Honey,” Taylor reflects on moments where endearing terms like “sweetheart” and “lovely” were once used with passive-aggressiveness or insincerity, often tied to jealousy and judgment in social settings. However, when her lover uses the word “honey,” it transforms into a symbol of true affection and acceptance.
The song takes listeners through vivid imagery of intimate moments and heartfelt declarations, capturing the complexities of self-worth and connection. This track fits perfectly within the narrative arc of The Life of a Showgirl, where Taylor Swift delves into the multifaceted experiences of love, fame, and identity. “Honey” stands out as an intimate confession that balances fragility with strength, inviting the listener to feel the redemptive power of love. Dive into the Honey lyrics below and let Swift’s sticky-sweet serenade melt your defenses. Don’t miss other The Life of a Showgirl tracks like “Actually Romantic” or “Elizabeth Taylor” for more of her dazzling pop sorcery.
| Lead Vocals | Taylor Swift |
| Songwriter | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Music Producer | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Composer | Taylor Swift, Max Martin & Shellback |
| Mastering Engineer | Randy Merrill & Ryan Smith |
| Produced At | Shellback Studios (Stockholm, Sweden) & MXM Studios (Stockholm, Sweden) |
| Mixing Engineer | Șerban Ghenea |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Label | Republic Records |
| Release Date | October 3, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Taylor Swift |
| Recorded At | Shellback Studios (Stockholm, Sweden) |
Lyrics of Honey by Taylor Swift
[Refrain]
You Can Call Me Honey If You Want
Because I’m The One You Want
Mm-mm
[Chorus]
When Anyone Called Me “Sweetheart”
It Was Passive-aggressive At The Bar
And The Bitch Was Tellin’ Me To Back Off
Ccause Her Man Had Looked At Me Wrong
If Anyone Called Me “Honey”
It Was Standin’ In The Bathroom, White Teeth
They Were Sayin’ That Skirt Don’t Fit Me
And I Cried The Whole Way Home
[Post-chorus]
But When You Touched My Face
Redefined All Of Those Blues
When You Say “Honey”
[Verse 1]
Summertime Spritz, Pink Skies
You Can Call Me Honey If You Want
Because I’m The One You Want
Wintergreen Kiss, On My
Gave It A Different Meaning ‘Cause You Mean It When You Talk
Honey I’m Home, We Could Play House
We Can Bed Down Down, Pick Me Up
Who’s The Baddest In The Land, What’s The Plan?
(What’s The Plan?)
You Could Be My Forever Night Stand
Honey
[Chorus]
When Anyone Called Me “Sweetheart”
It Was Passive-aggressive At The Bar
And The Bitch Was Tellin’ Me To Back Off
‘Cause Her Man Had Looked At Me Wrong
If Anyone Called Me “Honey”
It Was Standin’ In The Bathroom, White Teeth
They Were Sayin’ That Skirt Don’t Fit Me
And I Cried The Whole Way Home
[Post-Chorus]
But When You Touched My Face
Redefined All Of Those Blues
When You Say
[Verse 2]
You Can Call Me Honey If You Want
Because I’m The One You Want
I’m The One You Want
You Give It Different Meaning,
‘Cause You Mean It When You Talk
Sweetie It’s Yours, Kicking In Doors
Take It To The Floor, Give Me More
Buy The Paint In The Color Of Your Eyes (Of Your Eyes)
And Graffiti My Whole Damn Life
Honey
[Bridge]
When Anyone Called Me Late Night
He Was Screwin’ Around With My Mind
Askin’ “What Are You Wearin’?”
Too Hard To Remember In The Morning
And When Anyone Called Me “Lovely”
They Were Findin’ Ways Not To Praise Me
But You Say It Like You’re In Awe Of Me
And You Stay Until The Morning
Honey
[Chorus]
When Anyone Called Me “Sweetheart”
It Was Passive-aggressive At The Bar
And The Bitch Was Tellin’ Me To Back Off
‘Cause Her Man Had Looked At Me Wrong
If Anyone Called Me “Honey”
It Was Standin’ In The Bathroom, White Teeth
They Were Sayin’ That Skirt Don’t Fit Me
And I Cried The Whole Way Home
[Outro]
But You Can Call Me Honey If You Want
Because I’m The One You Want
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