Honey Dip

Dev

About Honey Dip

"Honey Dip" is a song performed by American recording artist Dev, cowritten by remaining member David Singer-Vine aka "Campa" of hip-hop duo The Cataracs and produced by Benny Cassette with the assistance of Rayintosh. It was written by Dev as a single extracted from her EP Bittersweet July. The song was released as the first official single on November 5, 2014. "Honey Dip" is a synthpop song with rap verses before the chorus. The official video was directed by Californian rapper Kreayshawn. Dev performed live the single on Big Morning Buzz Live on March 3, 2015. Her performance gained positive appreciations for its unexpected simplicity and naturalness. 


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Honey dip, honey dip, honey dip

You could be my honey dip, my honey dip
Watch me make my money flip ooh yeah baby
I can be your real girl, fuckin around in this fake world, this fake world
And you could be my best friend, My best friend 
Or you could be my enemy, keep me guessin
You can be my kerosene, I light you up in the dark
Don't be scared baby we can carry heat

You can be my idol, i can worship you
Like a tidal wave, I'm a warship
Baby, if you listen up, I got you
You could be my swisher guts, yeah i got you
Baby you could be my raindrops in my ocean
Like i'm swimming with a speedin star, feels good
If you close your mouth, admirin'
Hold it in, let your mind bleed

You could be my honey dip,
Watch me make my honey flip, ooh yeah
I could be your real girl in this fake world, fake world
Or you could be my best friend, best friend
Or you could be my enemy
Keep me guessing, I could be your real girl
Now you fuckin with a real girl
Honey dip, honey dip, honey dip

I'm a windtalker, a binge drinker, little mama
I'm a long story with the end open
I'm sin committer, a roller coaster
Young go-getter, never lose hope
When people do one way, I can do four
When they do less, I can do more
Like love you a little bit longer, for sure, for sure

I can be your left overs, of mescal
But then you'd be my side bitch, and that's weak
I want you for keeps,
I need you like a christian needs Christ
Like my sweet an sour chicken needs rice
I got enough money in my life but I don't got a bitch to run it

You could be my honey dip, honey dip
Watch me make my honey flip ooh yeah
I could be your real girl in this fake world, fake world
Or you could be my best friend, best friend 
Or you could be my enemy, keep me guessing
I can be your real girl,
Now you fuckin with a real girl
I can be a real girl, yeah

I'm a windtalker, a binge drinker, little mama
I'm a long story with the end open
I'm sin committer, a roller coaster
Young go-getter, never lose hope
When people do one way, I can do four
When they do less, I can do more
Like love you a little bit longer, for sure, for sure

You could be my honey dip, honey dip
Watch me make my honey flip ooh yeah
I could be your real girl in this fake world, fake world
Or you could be my best friend, best friend 
Or you could be my enemy, keep me guessin
I can be a real girl,
Now you fuckin with a real girl
I can be a real girl, yeah

I got so much to show you,
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

And now I'm fucking with
My honey dip, my honey dip
Make my money flip, ooh yeah
'Cause I'm your real girl
And I'm living in your real world, your real world
'Cause I'm your best friend, your best friend
Never your enemy, F*ck ya enemies
That's what i tell him

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Dev

Devin Star Tailes (born July 2, 1989), better known as Dev, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. She was discovered by the record label, Indie-Pop, and The Cataracs via Myspace after her friend Shane Crislip, posted her singing to some beats. Dev's song "Booty Bounce" was sampled in Far East Movement's hit single "Like a G6" which reached number 1 in the US, and sold over three million downloads in the country. Dev was signed to Universal Republic in October 2010, and released her debut single "Bass Down Low" in November 16, 2010. Dev was scheduled to release her debut album The Night the Sun Came Up on September 5, 2011. The album was pushed back and was released in the United States on March 27, 2012. The second single, "In the Dark", peaked at num… more »

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Written by: Devin Star Tailes

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11 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Honey Dip" is a song by American singer, songwriter and rapper Dev. This song is from her debut studio and full-length album, "The Night the Sun Came Up."
Music Video
Inspired by the song's sensual undertones, the music video for "Honey Dip" was as captivating. Filmed in a dark, moody yet inviting vibe, Dev serenades her viewers with her seductive vocals.
Artistic Collaboration
"Honey Dip" was produced by The Cataracs, the same musical duo which helped spring Dev into the limelight by giving her vocals a special feature on their hit song "Like a G6".
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its upbeat melody and sexy nature, while others critique the song's lack of originality and simplistic lyrics. Despite the mixed reviews, the song has developed a dedicated fan base.
Chart Performance
While "Honey Dip" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, its album "The Night the Sun Came Up" reached the top 50 on the Billboard 200 chart which marked a significant accomplishment for Dev's debut album.
Multi-Talented Artist
Dev, the artist behind "Honey Dip", is not only a singer but also an accomplished songwriter, rapper and model. This song showcases her versatility and ability to experiment with different genres in music.
Song Interpretation
"Honey Dip" is a song about forbidden attraction to a mysterious individual, similar to being drawn to the sweetness of honey but also recognizing the danger of getting caught or stung.
Bass Drop Culture
"Honey Dip" is a great example of the bass drop culture that became popular in 2010s electro-pop music. The beats of the song are audibly distinct and add a fun, danceable feel to the track.
Personal Relevance
The inspiration for "Honey Dip" comes from Dev’s personal relationship. Dev mentioned in a few interviews that the song is about her being attracted to a more dominant, 'sweet' but 'dangerous' presence in her life.
Music Style
"Honey Dip" carries the signature mix of Dev's music style, blending pop, electro-dance, and hip-hop elements, making it a unique and refreshing track on her album. Dev's influence from the underground club scene in her hometown of Manteca, California is clearly seen in this track.
Fashion Influence
The song's video perfectly captured Dev's personal style, which seamlessly merges streetwear, high fashion, and wild prints. "Honey Dip" notably set forth Dev's career as a style icon as well as a music artist.

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