There′s a word, you said
I'll feel it when I lay
And it burns, like hell
Enough to turn you inside out

I might be on the ground, but my head′s in the clouds
It's in my body, I'm possessed
I love you, I confess

But if I′m being honest
I′m terrified of all this
I've been working on myself, never needed someone else
If I′m being honest
I had all the pieces
But since I left you in LA
You're the one I can′t replace
If I'm being honest
If I′m being honest

If we, are one
Have I lost half myself
This feel, in me
Reminds me that I'm incomplete

I might be on the ground, but my head's in the clouds
It′s in my body I′m possessed
I love you, I confess

But if I'm being honest
I′m terrified of all this
I've been working on myself, never needed someone else
If I′m being honest
I had all the pieces
But since I left you in LA
You're the one I can′t replace
If I'm being honest
If I'm being honest

So comfortable, lay me down, I just want to rest
Too comfortable, I got it so good and your love nest

But if I′m being honest
I′m terrified of all this
I've been working on myself, never needed someone else
If I′m being honest
(Easy)
Since I left you in LA
You're the one I can′t replace
Since I left you in LA
You're the one I can′t replace

If I'm being honest
If I'm being honest
I better be honest
There′s a word you said, I felt it when I lay, I did

Overall Meaning

The song "If I'm Being Honest" by Tim Schou speaks about the fear of vulnerability and letting someone else into your life. The lyrics describe the feeling of being incomplete without the presence of someone special, and the internal struggle that comes with opening up to them. The line "I might be on the ground, but my head's in the clouds" suggests that the singer is conflicted and unsure of what to do, torn between their feelings for this person and their fear of being hurt.

Moreover, it is evident that the singer is honest about his or her emotional state, implying that they have been working on themselves to become a better person without needing somebody else's help. Despite this, however, the singer cannot help but feel like they are missing something without this person in their life. "If I'm Being Honest" is a compelling song that speaks to the human condition and the fear of vulnerability that many people experience.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a word, you said
The other person said something that resonated deeply with the singer

I'll feel it when I lay
The feeling is so strong that it can be felt physically

And it burns, like hell
The feeling is intense and painful

Enough to turn you inside out
The feeling is so overwhelming that it can cause a complete transformation within the singer

I might be on the ground, but my head's in the clouds
The singer is physically present, but mentally distracted and preoccupied

It's in my body, I'm possessed
The feeling is all-consuming and has taken over the singer's being

I love you, I confess
The singer admits to having feelings of love for the other person

If I'm being honest
The singer is about to reveal their true thoughts and feelings

I'm terrified of all this
The singer is scared of the intensity of their feelings and the potential consequences of acting on them

I've been working on myself, never needed someone else
The singer has been focusing on self-improvement and has not relied on anyone else for happiness

I had all the pieces
The singer had everything they thought they needed to be happy

But since I left you in LA
After leaving the other person, the singer realizes that they were missing a vital piece

You're the one I can't replace
The other person is irreplaceable in the singer's life

If we, are one
The singer feels a deeper connection to the other person

Have I lost half myself
The singer feels incomplete without the other person

This feel, in me
The intense feeling inside the singer's being

Reminds me that I'm incomplete
The feeling is a reminder that the singer is missing something important

So comfortable, lay me down, I just want to rest
The singer feels comfortable and safe with the other person

Too comfortable, I got it so good and your love nest
The singer is aware that they may have become too complacent in the relationship

I better be honest
The singer emphasizes the need to be truthful and upfront about their feelings

There's a word you said, I felt it when I lay, I did
The singer confirms the deep impact the other person has had on their life

Writer(s): Tim Schou Nielsen, Benjamin David Zelico, Dylan James Dunlap

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SCHOUexpert

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