Honey (Taylor Swift song)
Honey is a song by Taylor Swift from her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl. It was written by Swift with Max Martin and Shellback, and produced by all three of them. The track runs 3 minutes and 1 second and blends country pop with synth-pop and a touch of R&B.
The music combines cascading piano, a light trap/hip‑hop beat, and a mix of live instruments like clarinet, banjo, flute, and a Wurlitzer piano. The lyrics are about feeling safe and happy with a romantic partner who genuinely calls her “honey,” contrasting with earlier times when others used the name to tease or belittle her.
Critics praised the production and noted echoes of Swift’s past styles, though a few felt the lyrics were not as strong. Some highlighted influences from Speak Now, 1989, Midnights, Reputation, and Folklore.
In charts, “Honey” reached number 13 on the Billboard Global 200 and made the top 20 in several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Portugal, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. In the United States, all 12 tracks from The Life of a Showgirl debuted in the top 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, with “Honey” at No. 12.
Background: The Life of a Showgirl reflects Swift’s confident mindset during the Eras Tour and her relationship with Travis Kelce in 2024. She recorded the album in Sweden with Martin and Shellback from May to August 2024, while the Eras Tour was ongoing. The album was announced on August 13, 2025, on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce and released on October 3, 2025 through Republic Records.
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