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Honey Jar
Original lyrics by Paul Hesch · The Paul Hesch Frequency™
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[Verse 1]
My boss was meaner than a rattlesnake in June
Didn't matter what I did, he'd always change the tune
So my auntie down in Georgia said, son, here's what you do
Get a jar of golden honey and I'll tell you how it's through
[Verse 2]
Write his name on paper, fold it gentle, fold it slow
Put it in the honey, let it sink down low
Say, as this honey's sweet to me, so you'll be sweet to me
Light a candle on the lid and then just let it be
[Chorus]
Honey jar, honey jar, sweeten up the day
Turn the bitter into kindness in a gentle way
Paul Hesch says the sweetness always wins
Honey jar, let the sweetness in
[Verse 3]
Now it ain't about controllin', ain't about a spell to bind
It's about a little sweetness and a softer state of mind
It's about the peace between you, it's about the healin' way
It's about a bitter bridge that's mended by the day
[Chorus]
Honey jar, honey jar, sweeten up the day
Turn the bitter into kindness in a gentle way
Paul Hesch says the sweetness always wins
Honey jar, let the sweetness in
[Verse 4]
Well a week went by, he smiled at me, I nearly hit the floor
Two weeks went by, he thanked me as I walked out the door
A month went by, he gave me a raise and a little bit of praise
And I kept that honey jar a-burnin' all them days
[Verse 5]
So if you got a sister and you two don't speak no more
If you got a neighbor that's been slammin' every door
Get a jar of golden honey and a candle and a prayer
And let the sweetness work its way through everything that's there
[Chorus]
Honey jar, honey jar, sweeten up the day
Turn the bitter into kindness in a gentle way
Paul Hesch says the sweetness always wins
Honey jar, let the sweetness in