Honestly
Cartel Lyrics
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When I tell you that you
You, You're part of the reason I'm so set on the rest of my life
Being a part of you
You tell me what you think about being open,
About being honest with yourself
Cause things will never be the same.
So I guess I'll see you, I'll see you around
I'm spinning, while I'm falling down
Now you know why I'm begging you to stay
Don't waste time getting to the point, 'cause I'm, I'm patiently waiting
For your next phone call, your next excuse for losing sleep again
Tell me what you think about being open,
About being honest with yourself
Cause things will never be the same.
So I guess I'll see you, I'll see you around
I'm spinning, while I'm falling down
Now you know why I'm begging you to stay
Cause I can't stop it now
It's so amazing how
I know I can't, I could never walk away
How can we resolve this now?
We let it go, and wonder how
This can ever be the same
(Can never be the)
Can ever be the same
So I guess I'll see you, I'll see you around
I'm spinning, I'm while falling down
Now you know why I'm begging you, I'm begging!
Cause I can't stop it now,
It's so amazing how,
I know I can't, I could never walk away!
Please don't mind what I'm trying to say 'cause I'm, I'm being honest.
The lyrics to Cartel's "Honestly" speak to the idea of wanting to be honest and open in a relationship, even when it's difficult. The singer is telling their partner that they are a significant part of their life and that they want to remain connected to them. The phrase "You, You're part of the reason I'm so set on the rest of my life" indicates that the singer sees their future as something that involves their partner. This sentiment is further emphasized in the line, "Being a part of you."
The chorus repeats the idea that things can never be the same, possibly indicating that the singer is worried about losing their relationship. The line "I'm spinning, while I'm falling down" suggests that the singer feels out of control and unsure of what's happening in their relationship.
The second verse reinforces the idea of honesty being important in a relationship. The singer is waiting patiently for their partner to communicate openly and honestly with them, indicating that they want to build a stronger connection. The bridge asks the question of how the relationship can be resolved and if things can ever be the same.
Overall, "Honestly" is a song that speaks to the importance of communication and honesty in a relationship, and the difficulties that can come with trying to maintain that connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't mind what I'm trying to say 'cause I'm, I'm being honest
I want to be completely truthful with you, even if it may be clumsy or difficult to hear.
When I tell you that you, You, You're part of the reason I'm so set on the rest of my life, Being a part of you.
I feel strongly that being with you and making you a part of my life is vital to my future happiness and purpose.
You tell me what you think about being open, About being honest with yourself, Cause things will never be the same.
I need to know if you're on board with having a transparent and truthful relationship, because things cannot go back to how they were before.
So I guess I'll see you, I'll see you around, I'm spinning, while I'm falling down, Now you know why I'm begging you to stay.
I'm feeling overwhelmed and unstable, and I need you to commit to staying with me through it all.
Don't waste time getting to the point, 'cause I'm, I'm patiently waiting, For your next phone call, your next excuse for losing sleep again.
I'm waiting anxiously for you to reveal what's really on your mind, and I want you to be honest with me even if it's difficult.
Cause I can't stop it now, It's so amazing how, I know I can't, I could never walk away.
My feelings for you are too strong and intense to just leave and move on; I am completely invested in our relationship.
How can we resolve this now? We let it go, and wonder how, This can ever be the same (Can never be the), Can ever be the same.
We are at a crossroads and unsure if we can fix the damage done to our relationship and make it the same as it was before.
So I guess I'll see you, I'll see you around, I'm spinning, I'm while falling down, Now you know why I'm begging you, I'm begging!
I'm at my breaking point and I need you to stay with me because I cannot bear to lose you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY LEE, JOSEPH PEPPER, KEVIN SANDERS, NICOLAS HUDSON, RYAN ROBERTS, WILLIAM PUGH
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@slymancollector4157
This song was stuck in my head the first day of 9th grade in 2006. Such good times.
@BillyBones-ui9ck
Same here. Goddamn I miss highschool
@RealRenanzinDw
Such good song
@devinpoole2828
I hate that I was 5 years old when the peak of music and culture was happening. I was completely oblivious to the world around me while I sat on the floor watching Tom & Jerry playing with legos 😭
@chrish3615
Never understood why this band wasn't bigger than they are.....excellent music
@poisenbery
Long time fan here:
they weren't mainstream or really successful because most of the songs are written from the perspective of the singer and not from the perspective of the listener.
I like "Deep South" a lot but I cannot relate to the meaning of the song at all.
That's kind of where the "issue" lies.
Yes, the music is good, but the meanings are not relatable to a broader audience.
A lot of their songs are about falling out with women as well. The singer is insanely attractive and probably has access to a lot of women. Again, not relatable to a broad audience.
This is essentially why a low effort song about breaking up with someone can be more popular than a cartel song about breaking up: cartel music is more personal to the singer rather than being relatable to a broad audience.
@CropdustingMiller22
@@poisenbery Some of that definitely has its truth. I've read stuff where Will Pugh, the vocalist, says that there were some major label problems that led to them not get the airplay they were basically guaranteed to get. Altpress did an article on it about 6 years ago I believe.
@koreyjohnson5287
Because All Time Low was already a band and already had this sound.
@ey3z4ya
@@koreyjohnson5287All Time Low came around the exact same time as Cartel, I don't think you can credit them
@jijitters
@@koreyjohnson5287 Their sound isn't really all that similar, and Cartel were and still are way better than ATL lol