Honest To God
Devin Dawson Lyrics


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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 God

Overall Meaning

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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



All comments from YouTube:

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 😇

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