Hunker Down…A song of playfulness and love.

As all of us Canadians know, we have had extended and multiple periods of restrictions and lock downs and I am so fortunate to have been locked down with my partner. We would look at each other and say, “I guess we’re gonna have to Hunker Down again”. 

When I’d talk to friends on the phone, I heard about how their partners were helping them through.  How they became closer as a couple. I felt the same but after an extended time inside, we were all going stir crazy.  I knew so many people who had kids at home and were desperate to get away for a much-needed getaway. We all started planning at home date nights. That was the start of the idea for this song.

I asked Dan Washburn to write this song with me and as we were talking about it, we didn’t want to limit the song to the pandemic, even though it was the spark that started the idea. Before the pandemic, we have both had times in our lives when we either couldn’t afford to go out or couldn’t find daycare, so that became the inspiration for “Hunker Down”.

From the album: I Carry On (2021)

Song Lyrics

Hunker Down
Francine Honey and Danial Washburn (SOCAN)

1. The honeymoon is over, but honey, in my mind
We keep romance alive, when we take the time
You’re still the same good man, that swept me off my feet
And oh how I remember, how well you sweep

Chorus:
Let’s hunker down, I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home, glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside, it’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down


 

2. There’s a whole lot more to life, than what we have to do
Between the bills, kids and work, not much time for me and you
Those things are all important, but baby, we are too
So before this path becomes a rut, here’s what I wanna do

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:
It’s not rocket science, what I’m thinking we should do
Let’s put the world on hold and hide-out a day or two

Repeat Chorus

Let’s hunker down

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  1. Hunker Down Francine Honey 3:08

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How did this song make you feel?

One Response

  1. Song made our day. Great, funny. Love all of it. Ha.Ha. Enjoyed the Kitchen scene. With Dan Washburn. And Sister is also a great, videographer. , Enjoy your day. It’s been a great wake up. What’s coming today? Next? 💃💃🍯🐝❤️❤️ In the Hive. 🐝🐝

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ALBUM CREDITS

Francine Honey: Lead and Background Vocals, Crystal Singing Bowls
Verlon Thompson: Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals
Will Kimbrough: Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Background Vocals
Fats Kaplin: Electric Guitar, Lap Steel, Violin
Dan Mitchell: Piano, Flugle Horn, Background Vocals
Dean Marold: Bass, Background Vocals
Neilson Hubbard: Drums, Background Vocals
Megan McCormick: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Lap Steel, Background Vocals
Juan Solorzano: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Lap Steel
Pat Buchanan: Acoustic Guitar
Robert Gray: Vocals “I Carry On” (Duet), Background Vocals


Danial Washburn: Background Vocals
(Recorded by Andy Thompson, Northumberland Music Studio)
Fabio lngratta: Background Vocals (Recorded by Fabio lngratta)
Dylan Alldredge: Recording Engineer
Recorded at Skinny Elephant Recording, Nashville, TN & The Honey Music Hive, Leamington, ON
Mixed by Dylan Alldredge and Neilson Hubbard
Produced by Neilson Hubbard
Mastered by Jim DeMain at YES Master
Album Photos by Jeff Fasano
Artwork by Brock Lewis
Produced by Neilson Hubbard
Mastered by Jim DeMain at YES Master
Cover Photo by Jeff Fasano
© ℗ 2020 Francine Honey (SOCAN) Published by SongsByFrancine