His approach to music is not different on purpose, it’s different with purpose. Twenty-eight years old and from Orangevale, California, Dawson grew up just outside the gates of Folsom Prison. He heard the sirens at night, and sang along to Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Marvin Gaye and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Arriving in Nashville in 2012, he put his unique skills to use authoring songs for other artists. When it came time to put together his own debut album, he teamed with equally daring producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne). Having co-written every track, the result is a mix of organic roots and high-voltage country, full of romance and delivered with a distinctive saw-toothed vocal. As he gets ready to join Maren Morris’ Hero Tour this year, Dawson is already establishing a reputation in Nashville as one of the most exciting modern singer-songwriters the format has ever seen.
Honest To God
Devin Dawson Lyrics
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Before the warning signs and the orange lights start turning on you
I don't need nobody's help
I can do it by myself
Only gets you so far
Before it starts weighing down on your heart
So here goes nothing, no
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
It don't makes sense
For me to keep dragging this on
'Cause truth be told
You probably gave me this song
With a whisper in my ears
But I ain't listening, I don't hear it
I just keep playing louder and louder
Yeah, even though that I know the power
When You speak right from the heart
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
I'd say I'm not really sure
If this is it here down on Earth
Or if there's something more
Honest to God
Honest to God
The lyrics of "Honest To God" by Devin Dawson speaks about a person who has been keeping things to themselves, trying to deal with everything on their own without seeking help from anyone, even from God. The song tells the story of someone who has been running on fumes, ignoring the warning signs around them, and trying to carry the weight of their struggles alone. The lyrics proclaim that even though it may seem like self-reliance can take you far, it eventually takes a toll on your heart, and you need to reach out for help.
The chorus of the song showcases the moment where the person finally admits their struggles to God. They acknowledge that they have been denying God's presence even though they were aware that God was speaking to them, but they chose not to listen. The realization hits them that they have been falling apart and cannot keep avoiding the issue. They need to be honest with themselves and with God about their struggles and seek guidance.
Overall, "Honest To God" is a song that speaks to the idea of vulnerability and seeking help when you need it. It tells the story of the struggle of admitting your struggles and seeking relief through God.
Line by Line Meaning
You can only go so long, running on fumes
There's only so much you can do when you're exhausted
Before the warning signs and the orange lights start turning on you
Your body and mind start to give you signals when you're pushing yourself too hard
I don't need nobody's help
I don't want anyone else to intervene in my life
I can do it by myself
I believe in my abilities to solve my issues and overcome my fears
Only gets you so far
Being independent has its limits
Before it starts weighing down on your heart
Eventually, hiding things from yourself and others takes an emotional toll
So here goes nothing, no
I have no other choice but to be honest with myself and with God
I ain't been so honest to God
I haven't been truthful with God in the past
I'm falling apart
I'm struggling to cope with my problems
And I can't keep putting this off
I need to face my issues head-on and stop procrastinating
I've been trying to deny You
I've been avoiding God and spirituality in general
But honestly if I was
If I'm being honest with myself
Being honest to God
Telling the truth to God and acknowledging my true feelings
It don't makes sense
It's illogical
For me to keep dragging this on
Continuing to live in denial and falsehood
'Cause truth be told
To be completely honest
You probably gave me this song
God may have inspired me to write this song
With a whisper in my ears
Intuition or divine guidance
But I ain't listening, I don't hear it
I'm ignoring the signs or messages because I don't want to face the truth
I just keep playing louder and louder
I'm trying to distract myself from my problems by staying busy
Yeah, even though that I know the power
Even though I'm aware of the benefits of spiritual guidance
When You speak right from the heart
When God speaks to me in a sincere and genuine way
I'd say I'm not really sure
I'm not certain
If this is it here down on Earth
If life on Earth is all there is
Or if there's something more
If there's an afterlife or a higher purpose to our existence
Honest to God
Speaking the truth to God and to oneself
Honest to God
Reiterating the importance of honesty and sincerity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEVIN DAWSON, JACOB DURRETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jhonatan monroy
You can only go so long, running on fumes
Before the warning signs and the orange lights start turning on you
I don't need nobody's help
I can do it by myself
Only gets you so far
Before it starts weighing down on your heart
So here goes nothing, no
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
It don't makes sense
For me to keep dragging this on
'Cause truth be told
You probably gave me this song
With a whisper in my ears
But I ain't listening, I don't hear it
I just keep playing louder and louder
Yeah, even though that I know the power
When You speak right from the heart
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
I'd say I'm not really sure
If this is it here down on Earth
Or if there's something more
Honest to God
Honest to GodYou can only go so long, running on fumes
Before the warning signs and the orange lights start turning on you
I don't need nobody's help
I can do it by myself
Only gets you so far
Before it starts weighing down on your heart
So here goes nothing, no
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
It don't makes sense
For me to keep dragging this on
'Cause truth be told
You probably gave me this song
With a whisper in my ears
But I ain't listening, I don't hear it
I just keep playing louder and louder
Yeah, even though that I know the power
When You speak right from the heart
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
I'd say I'm not really sure
If this is it here down on Earth
Or if there's something more
Honest to God
Honest to God
Matt_H716
Awesome song! Love the piano....totally makes the song that much better.
misneachail
Another amazing song Devin!
David McFarlane
That Outro was Everything !!!
Irene Jewel Willson
was blessed to meet Devin Dawson recently and hear him sing. looking forward to hearing him open up for Tim and Faith.
kir250305
wonderful!
Diane Samp
NO WAY....I BOUGHT THIS MOVIE NOT LONG AGO SO TAIL END OF 2018, & MET YOU ON 2-9-19!!! No idea you were in the track for this great movie. I lost my parents, but my mom had this "thing," she'd ask someone "Say honest to God", if ya told her something major, & she just had this way to break anybody for the fear of lightening to strike. JUST WOW.... I hope you do this song on an album. You wouldn't know it but to see this I was emotionally speachless DD 🐴 #darkhorsefamily
Dinah Burch
Make me think of our amazing son Andrew. I’m honest with God about the heartbreak that I feel daily, the grief that
never goes away, but with God and His blessed hope…. I can go on. Father help us all who grieve our children as only you can. ❤️✝️🙏🏻
lillie violett
'The Shack' Is my FAVORITE song!! :)
jhonatan monroy
You can only go so long, running on fumes
Before the warning signs and the orange lights start turning on you
I don't need nobody's help
I can do it by myself
Only gets you so far
Before it starts weighing down on your heart
So here goes nothing, no
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
It don't makes sense
For me to keep dragging this on
'Cause truth be told
You probably gave me this song
With a whisper in my ears
But I ain't listening, I don't hear it
I just keep playing louder and louder
Yeah, even though that I know the power
When You speak right from the heart
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
I'd say I'm not really sure
If this is it here down on Earth
Or if there's something more
Honest to God
Honest to GodYou can only go so long, running on fumes
Before the warning signs and the orange lights start turning on you
I don't need nobody's help
I can do it by myself
Only gets you so far
Before it starts weighing down on your heart
So here goes nothing, no
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
It don't makes sense
For me to keep dragging this on
'Cause truth be told
You probably gave me this song
With a whisper in my ears
But I ain't listening, I don't hear it
I just keep playing louder and louder
Yeah, even though that I know the power
When You speak right from the heart
Honest to God
I ain't been so honest to God
I'm falling apart
And I can't keep putting this off
I've been trying to deny You
But honestly if I was
Being honest to God
Honest to God
I'd say I'm not really sure
If this is it here down on Earth
Or if there's something more
Honest to God
Honest to God
LaShante Whitehead
Honestly If I was honest to God, I would beg for my son back 😭miss you Josiah 😇