Honey Wild & Manna Sweet Lyrics

You were seventeen and I was

Thinking I would lose my mind

'Cause you were sun-bright in that long dress

A river valley green and wild

Running vi'lent through the pines

I saw you laughing with your hair down

Oh, you taught me how to burn

And I was wond'rin if I could have you

If I could take that river home

You were nervous; you all bright-eyed

Supple faerie, curve and draw

Up in Eden, in your white dress

Honey wild and manna-sweet

Hundred-twenty proof and neat

Took that wrong door and I looked through

'Til you found me laughing there

And I was wond'rin if I could have you

As I took your trembling hand

You were sitting at my table

Hoping I would come back home

Little faces, little voices

Raucous, joyful supper time

Fruit all heavy on the vine

And I knew then, as they ran me down

When I opened up that door

That you couldn't give me anything

More than what you've given me

Oh, I'm wealthier than kings

Wealthier than kings

Wealthier than kings