Try Honesty
Billy Talent Lyrics


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Well, I tripped, I fell down naked
Well, I scratched my knees, they bled
Sew up my eyes, need no more
In our game, there is no score

Forgive me father, why should ya bother?
Try honesty, try honesty
Hop in your dump truck, reverse for good luck
Ride over me, ride over me
Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
Die tragedy, die tragedy
Call me a cheapskate, come on, for Pete's sake
Cry agony, cry agony

I'm insane it's your fault, so sly
Your well of lies ran dry
And I cut the cord, free fall
From so high, we seem so small

Forgive me father, why should ya bother?
Try honesty, try honesty
Hop in your dump truck, reverse for good luck
Ride over me, ride over me
Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
Die tragedy, die tragedy
Call me a cheap skate, come on for Pete's sake
Cry agony, cry agony

Ooh, I talk to you
I'm insane, it's your fault, cry
I'm insane, it's your fault, cry
I'm insane, it's your fault, cry

Forgive me father, why should ya bother now?
Forgive me father, why should ya bother now?

Forgive me father, why should ya bother
Try honesty, try honesty
Hop in your dump truck, reverse for good luck
Ride over me, ride over me
Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
Die tragedy, die tragedy
Call me a cheapskate, come on for Pete's sake
Cry agony, cry agony

Cry agony, cry agony




Try honesty, try honesty
Cry agony, cry agony

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Billy Talent's song Try Honesty reflect a sense of vulnerability and honesty that are rarely found in modern music. The opening lines, "Well, I tripped, I fell down naked, well, I scratched my knees, they bled," set the tone for the song, which is essentially about coming to terms with personal failures and struggles. The singer seems to be holding himself accountable for his own mistakes and faults, as he acknowledges that he is the cause of his own insanity, but also recognizes that dishonesty will not get him very far. In the chorus, he pleads for honesty, suggesting that this is what will ultimately help him overcome his personal demons.


The song seems to be more than just an exploration of personal failings, however. The lyrics suggest that the singer is speaking to a larger audience, perhaps even society as a whole. The lines "Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls, die tragedy, die tragedy" could be interpreted as a call to arms, urging people to stand up against the injustices of the world and fight for what is right. Similarly, the repetition of "Cry agony" at the end of the song could signify a sense of shared pain and suffering, as the singer encourages others to express their feelings honestly and openly.


Overall, Try Honesty is a song that resonates with a sense of raw emotion and authenticity. It speaks to the struggles that we all face in trying to be honest with ourselves and others, while also grappling with the harsh realities of the world we live in.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I tripped, I fell down naked
I made a mistake and now I'm vulnerable and exposed


Well, I scratched my knees, they bled
I got hurt in the process of making that mistake


Sew up my eyes, need no more
I don't want to see what's around me anymore


In our game, there is no score
Our life isn't a competition and there's no need to keep score


Forgive me father, why should ya bother?
I'm asking for forgiveness, but questioning why it even matters


Try honesty, try honesty
I need to be truthful and honest about my mistakes


Hop in your dump truck, reverse for good luck
Take all the bad things away by reversing and starting fresh


Ride over me, ride over me
I'm willing to be hurt or taken advantage of for a fresh start


Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
I'm willing to fight and take on anything, even against weaker opponents


Die tragedy, die tragedy
I want to leave behind all the tragic or negative parts of my life


Call me a cheapskate, come on for Pete's sake
I'm willing to be called names or insulted if it means being honest and starting fresh


Cry agony, cry agony
I'm willing to go through the painful process of starting fresh


Ooh, I talk to you
I'm willing to pour out my feelings and thoughts to someone else


I'm insane it's your fault, so sly
I feel like I'm going crazy and it's your fault for lying to me


Your well of lies ran dry
You can't continue to deceive me because I see through your lies now


And I cut the cord, free fall
I'm breaking off any toxic or harmful relationships and it's a scary free fall


From so high, we seem so small
In the grand scheme of things, our problems and life seem small


Forgive me father, why should ya bother now?
I'm still questioning if it's worth seeking forgiveness or if it even matters anymore




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Solowoniuk, Ben Kowalewicz, Ian D'sa, Jon Gallant

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@07foxmulder

One of the songs that defined the summer of 2003. Great memories. It’s absolutely insane that it’s coming up on twenty years.

@BirdsInTheStorm

Shit, that hurts

@sparkpenguin

samegang

@emilyturnbow4257

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@lilgustav5065

I was born in 03 and billy talent is by far my favourite

@trevorkirkwood7784

@@lilgustav5065 good taste for a youngin!!

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@seoultosoultarot1854

The amount of nostalgia and memories I’m experiencing right now is insane. Billy Talent will never get old

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I love you

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@beds_blues_and_twos

absolutely aggree i love this song and always wil

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