The Hoxton Two-Step (Honey Jim’s Groove)

Intro

A squealing triple-note accordion riff followed by a heavy, metallic scrap of the rubboard. The drums kick in with a double-time kick drum.

Verse

Well, I saw her at the Hoxton, walkin' through the door

In a dress black as midnight, shinin' on the floor

The clocks they stopped tickin’, the room started to spin

I knew right then and there, Lord, I had to let her in!

We took it down to NOLA, where the air is thick and sweet

We danced across the Quarter, blisters on our feet

Now she’s a Turkish city queen, but she’s drivin’ my big truck

In a Michigan lake town, man, I can’t believe my luck!

Pre-chorus

She’s wearin’ the boots, but she left the hat at home

But she’s got that country spirit everywhere we roam

Aşkım, my darlin’, you’re the spice in the pot!

Chorus

Hey! I’m the high-octane energy, the fire in the pan

She’s the cool, quiet water, holdin’ my hand

I’m the wild river runnin’, she’s the levee so strong

Keepin’ me steady when the night is too long

Oh, Benim enerjim, senin huzurun (My energy, your peace)

Like a hot sauce kick and a summer breeze balm

I am the energy, and she is my calm!

Verse

Remember that Na Pali? Nine hours in the heat!

Red mud on her toes, but she didn’t retreat

Past the falls, past the beach, where the cliffs meet the blue

I saw the whole world, babe, just by lookin’ at you!

Now we’re manifestin’ babies and a house full of light

She’s healin’ up my spirit, makin’ everything right

My Honey Jim, my sweetheart, my Turkish delight

We’re dancin’ by the lakefront under the moon tonight!

Bridge

Sen benim herşeyimsin—that’s what she said

Better than the wine and the butter on the bread

Seni seviyorum—hear the accordion cry

I’m gonna love that woman ‘til the day that I die!

(Big shout: "Don't drop the accordion!")

Chorus

I’m the high-octane energy, the fire in the pan

She’s the cool, quiet water, holdin’ my hand

I’m the wild river runnin’, she’s the levee so strong

Keepin’ me steady when the night is too long

Aşkım, we’re the rhythm, we’re the beat, we’re the song

In a world gone crazy, yeah, we both belong

I am the energy, and she is my calm!

Outro

Yeah, she’s my Canım!

My Honey Jim!

Keep that truck rollin’, baby!

Final loud accordion trill and a sharp snare hit