The song Wine And Honey by Joan Shelley is a reflective and introspective piece about the struggles and desires of human existence. The lyrics suggest a feeling of loneliness and a longing for companionship or fulfillment. The opening lines suggest a sense of loss or disillusionment with religion, as the singer mentions "no more Sundays to confess and pray." The reference to a "rake" and a "wanderer" suggests a certain restlessness and perhaps a desire to break free from societal expectations. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "wine and honey," reinforces the theme of longing and desire. The singer expresses a desire to be comforted and nurtured, perhaps by the sweet and indulgent pleasures of good food and drink. The middle verse, with its reference to "all the world breaking," suggests a sense of turmoil and chaos, but the singer finds comfort in the act of creation ("humming something you made"). Despite this, the final lines of the verse suggest a sense of displacement or disconnection from the world around her. The final two lines of the chorus, "this whole world is full and hungry," emphasize the overarching theme of desire and longing. Despite the difficulties and struggles of life, the singer finds solace in beauty and the natural world ("the sight of the stars buzzing"). Overall, Wine And Honey is a poetic examination of the human experience, exploring themes of desire, loss, and the search for connection and meaning.
