A sweet punch of flirty honesty: ‘Honey’ by Bonnie Freechild

In a world that makes falling in love feel like a risk sport, Honey offers a sugar-coated swing at the confusion. Sweet, like honey – but with a little sting. The new track by Bonnie Freechild flirts with fantasy, limerence, and emotional vulnerability, balancing sultry vocals and raw DIY production with a wink and a grin. “Honey feels like that 3am tipsy text you might regret. Flirty, honest, sultry vocals. Harmonies a little Mariah meets the cheek of FLETCHER with the smooth ache of Snoh Aalegra.”

The beat is stripped back, tactile – built from “ring taps, jean slaps and groovy guitar” – a sound more felt than fabricated. No sterile studio polish here; instead, there’s warmth, play, and a kind of lived-in rhythm that feels human. And there’s a sense of mischief woven into every note. “It’s playful, pretty, and gritty. I want to connect, so I launch every song with an immersive event.”

“Honey is cheeky, self-aware, and rooted in feminine mischief.”

“Honey is for anyone who’s ever fallen for the fantasy.” It leans into that lovely, dangerous space of limerence — the crush, the longing, the what-if. But with that sweetness comes a bite: the self-doubt, the waiting, the wondering. And yes, it can actually happen to you — the disappointment, the letdown — and the next time, even the flirting feels like you’re stepping into a game of emotional roulette. Like a modern-day truth-or-dare, except no one names the rules, and someone always leaves with more at stake. The track plays with the tension between desire and doubt, echoing with a post-chorus chant (“boys lie”) that, during its first performance, had the whole room harmonising unprompted. “This song isn’t about one person. It’s about a thousand experiences. A little messy. A little magic.”

And this magic? It extends beyond the music itself. “Every release I do is tied to a real-world event that encourages connection, disruption, and community, breaking down the fourth wall between artist and audience.”