Honest
Band of Skulls Lyrics
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You gotta be guarded
You sure aren't gonna say
Right on the inside
That is the hardest
The hardest game to play
You sorted it all out
And managed to slip through
The night into the day
Life and a soul
Do you ever get lonely?
I'm gonna take you on
Found a way to understand the things I'm learning
Found a way to understand the time you're burning
Found a way to understand the things I'm learning
Found a way to understand the time you're burning
Gotta be honest
You gotta be guarded
You sure aren't gonna say
Right on the inside
That is the hardest
The hardest game to play
Life and a soul
Do you ever get lonely?
I'm gonna take you on
Found a way to understand the things I'm learning
Found a way to understand the time you're burning
Found a way to understand the things I'm learning
Found a way to understand the time you're burning
I'm gonna take you on
Gotta be honest
You gotta be guarded
You sure aren't gonna say
Right on the inside
That is the hardest
The hardest game to play
The lyrics in "Honest" by Band of Skulls depict the struggle of being vulnerable and honest with oneself and others. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being honest and guarded, even though it is difficult to achieve. The line "Right on the inside, that is the hardest, the hardest game to play" emphasizes this point, suggesting that it is easier to put up a guard against the outside world than it is to delve into the internal battle of understanding oneself.
The verses follow suit, describing a sense of loneliness and confusion that comes with trying to figure out life, as well as the difficulty of finding someone to share that journey with. The line "Life and a soul, do you ever get lonely?" expresses this sense of isolation, while "I'm gonna take you on" suggests the desire for companionship and support.
Overall, the song speaks to the struggle of being truthful with oneself and others, and the importance of finding someone to share that vulnerability with. It highlights the difficulty of this process but ultimately suggests that it is the key to achieving true closeness and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta be honest
It's important to tell the truth
You gotta be guarded
But also protect yourself from harm
You sure aren't gonna say
It's difficult to express this truth
Right on the inside
When your true feelings are hidden
That is the hardest
It becomes a challenging game
The hardest game to play
To reveal oneself while also being safe
You sorted it all out
You figured it out
And managed to slip through
And made it through unscathed
The night into the day
A dark time into a brighter one
Life and a soul
A person and their essence
Do you ever get lonely?
Do you ever feel alone?
Found a way to understand the things I'm learning
I've figured out how to comprehend my lessons
Found a way to understand the time you're burning
And I've come to see how you're spending your time
I'm gonna take you on
Together, we'll face whatever comes our way
Gotta be honest
Again, honesty is key
You gotta be guarded
But with that comes caution
You sure aren't gonna say
It still won't be easy to reveal your truth
Right on the inside
Especially when it's all kept hidden inside
That is the hardest
It's still a difficult challenge
The hardest game to play
But it's a game worth playing, nonetheless
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMA RICHARDSON, MATT HAYWARD, RUSSELL MARSDEN
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