Honestly
DJ Antoine / Player & Remady ft. Jon Lyrics
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I can't lie you left a mark
That's always been stuck on my mind
I think you knew it from the start
Now I've built you on top of all your problems
I'm just hoping you survive the fall
And I'm trying not to be an issue
That somebody else will have to solve
You should get out of here while you can
I'll be here if you ever come back
With the courage that I lack
I would never say that honestly
Except when I said it, honestly
I never know what I say when I speak
I'm on repeat
Already told you that I can't breathe
If life is like a dream
I wanna wake up
I'm so sick of sleep
You're so much stronger than I
Yet somehow you're the one too scared
And you let me drag you down
But I enjoyed the little time that we share
So don't stick with me
Keeping you here would be considered criminal
A piece of fiction so
Why don't we cut to the chase
And get to where both of us know
We're going to go
You've got what I need
But I wouldn't take it even If I could
It's running through your veins
You and I are were just not the same
I would never say that honestly
Except when I said it, honestly
I never know what I say when I speak
I'm on repeat
Already told you that I can't breathe
If life is like a dream
I wanna wake up
I'm so sick of sleep
I would never say that honestly
Except when I said it, honestly
I never know what I say when I speak
I'm on repeat
Already told you that I can't breathe
If life is like a dream
I wanna wake up
I'm so sick of sleep
The song "Honestly" by DJ Antoine / Player & Remady ft. Jon is a melancholic pop ballad that explores the complexity of a fading relationship. The lyrics express the singer's sadness and frustration about the situation while at the same time admitting his own faults. The first verse talks about the mark that the other person has left on him and how he can't forget about them. He also hints at being aware of the other person's problems and wanting to help them even though he knows he can't solve them all.
In the chorus, the singer admits that he is not straightforward and honest about his feelings, except for the times he says "honestly." He also confesses that he is confused and doesn't know what to say when he tries to communicate. The line "already told you that I can't breathe" is a metaphor for how suffocating the relationship is to him. The following lines express his desire to wake up from the dream-like state he feels trapped in and move forward.
The second verse is more restrained, with the singer recognizing that he can't keep the other person. He also acknowledges the other person's strength and bravery despite their fear. However, he still wants to hold on to the time they shared and feels guilty for wanting them to stay with him. The bridge emphasizes how the singer wants to cut to the chase and avoid the inevitable because they both know it's over. The final lines express how the other person has something the singer needs but also how they are fundamentally different and can't be together.
Overall, "Honestly" is a poignant and vulnerable song that acknowledges the complexities and difficulties of relationships. It expresses the singer's longing, confusion, and regret, all while acknowledging their own shortcomings in the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The look you threw in my eye
Your gaze made an impact on me.
I can't lie you left a mark
I can't deny the effect you had on me, it's still present.
That's always been stuck on my mind
It's something I can't forget, it's always on my mind.
I think you knew it from the start
I believe you were aware of it from the beginning.
Now I've built you on top of all your problems
I've elevated you above your issues.
I'm just hoping you survive the fall
I hope you don't fall too hard when you come back down to reality.
And I'm trying not to be an issue
I'm attempting to not complicate things for you.
That somebody else will have to solve
I don't want to be the problem you need someone else to fix.
So go on and leave
It's okay if you need to leave.
You should get out of here while you can
It's better if you leave now, while you still can.
I'll be here if you ever come back
I'll still be here if you decide to come back.
With the courage that I lack
I don't have the courage you have.
I would never say that honestly
I usually don't speak my true feelings.
Except when I said it, honestly
Except for the moment when I actually spoke truthfully.
I never know what I say when I speak
I often say things without fully thinking them through.
I'm on repeat
I keep repeating myself.
Already told you that I can't breathe
I've mentioned before that this situation is suffocating me.
If life is like a dream
If life is meant to be perfect.
I wanna wake up
I want to be out of this dream and face reality.
I'm so sick of sleep
I'm tired of living in a dream world where nothing is as it seems.
You're so much stronger than I
You are much more resilient and capable than I am.
Yet somehow you're the one too scared
Despite your strength, you're still afraid to move forward.
And you let me drag you down
You allowed me to be a weight that held you back.
But I enjoyed the little time that we share
Despite our issues, I liked the moments we had together.
So don't stick with me
It's not a good idea to stay with me.
Keeping you here would be considered criminal
It would be morally wrong to keep you with me.
A piece of fiction so
This idea of us being together is just a fantasy.
Why don't we cut to the chase
Let's get to the point.
And get to where both of us know
Let's go to where we both know we should be.
We're going to go
We need to go there, no matter what.
You've got what I need
You have what I want, but not what I need.
But I wouldn't take it even If I could
I wouldn't take it, even if it were offered to me.
It's running through your veins
It's a part of who you are.
You and I are were just not the same
We're just too different for this to work out.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jonathan Flynn
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