honestly
Eric Arceneaux Lyrics
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accused of many crimes
but i want to believe that love can still survive
you dont have to say it
i dont have to read your mind to know emptiness has finally arrived
how was i to know right from wrong
words were hardly spoken,
so where did i go wrong...
tell me honestly, if you're still loving me
looking into my eyes... honestly!
words have more meaning
if they're said at certain times
i need you now so i can feel alive
how would you know
if you wont give me sometime to see if everything could work out
you'll be mine
i'll be lost forever or someday i may find
the words that ive been searching for or just so peace of mind
tell me honestly, If you're still loving me... looking into my eyes
Honestly
Oh, tell me honestly, If you're still loving me
looking into my eyes honestly
yeah, yeah, yeah...
all the nights i sit and wonder there must be more life
im sure that days and years go by while
i am living with living with lonely feeling...
Honestly... If you're still loving me me looking into my eyes, HONESTLY...
honestlyif you're still loving me looking into my eyes, Honestly...
Oh, tell me honestly...
if you're still loving me looking into my eyes honestly
i stand before you
accused of many crimes
but i want to believe that love can still survive...
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The lyrics of Eric Arceneaux’s song “Honestly” convey a sense of desperation and a plea for honesty in a failing relationship. The singer seems to be admitting to some wrongdoing or making mistakes that have led to the current state of the relationship, but still believes in the power of love to overcome their problems. The lines “how was I to know right from wrong, words were hardly spoken, so where did I go wrong…” suggest that communication issues may have played a role in the relationship’s downfall. The singer then asks for honesty from their partner, wanting to know if they still love them, as they feel like their life is empty without their love.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes the importance of timing and how words spoken at the right time can have a greater impact. They seem to be asking for a chance to work things out, but also acknowledge that they may be lost forever if they cannot find the right words to repair the relationship. The repeated plea for honesty throughout the song shows the singer’s vulnerability and their desire for the truth, even if it means that their relationship may come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
i stand before you
I am in front of you.
accused of many crimes
Blamed for many mistakes.
but i want to believe that love can still survive
I hope that our love can make it through this difficult time.
you dont have to say it
You do not have to tell me verbally.
i dont have to read your mind to know emptiness has finally arrived
I can sense the emptiness in our relationship without being told.
how was i to know right from wrong
I was not sure what was the correct decision.
words were hardly spoken,
We did not communicate much.
so where did i go wrong...
I am not sure where I made a mistake.
tell me honestly, if you're still loving me
Please be truthful, do you still love me?
looking into my eyes... honestly!
Please look me straight in the eyes and be truthful.
words have more meaning
What we say carries a lot of weight.
if they're said at certain times
It is important to say things at the right moment.
i need you now so i can feel alive
I depend on you to feel alive and happy.
how would you know
How can you be sure?
if you wont give me sometime to see if everything could work out
If you do not give me a chance to try, we cannot know if our relationship can work out.
you'll be mine
We can be together.
i'll be lost forever or someday i may find
I may never find what I am looking for, or I may find it eventually.
the words that ive been searching for or just so peace of mind
I hope to find the right words to make me feel at ease.
all the nights i sit and wonder there must be more life
I spend many nights wondering if there is more to life.
im sure that days and years go by while i am living with living with lonely feeling...
Every day and year passes, but I am still lonely.
Honestly... If you're still loving me me looking into my eyes, HONESTLY...
Be truthful with me when you look into my eyes.
Oh, tell me honestly...
Please be honest with me.
if you're still loving me looking into my eyes honestly
Please tell me if you still love me while looking straight into my eyes.
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LetoyaLuckettFan
Man I LOVE this song so much. It has to be one of my favorites. Real music at it's finnest.
TVP Jones
This is one of my favorite songs from the album. :)
Tai0079
I've been following you on and off for the past few years. I didn't know I missed so much. Perhaps,I'm so late but I must say... Everything about this song is perfect. The lyrics feel as if they've been lifted right out my thoughts and It feels like true empathy. Even the piano is talking and it has uncertainty in particular parts where its so sure and then it kinda eases in and out of doubt, I feel . Thank you for your music. I really needed this to just accept my situation , right now! Thanks!
Billy Stone
Eric, first of all, you are my biggest inspiration. I didn't sing at all before I watched your videos, and now singing is my passion and I want to make a career out of it. Also I think this the best song you have on YouTube and it is severely underrated. You have a beautiful voice and this song really shows it off.
ChopzSyndrome Moore
Awesome on that piano man. You have the most amazing voice and this song is really true to the soul. I rate 5 stars! Can't wait till my voice gets like that one day I started taking your warm-up in the beginning of december and it works very well (i'm 14 by the way) I like good music like this that has meaning to it. The stuff on the radio isn't even worth listening to after I heard what's off the radio. Its true to the soul. God bless Eric.
huggy bear
These songs touch my soul, the way in which it was sung was masterful I feel the love for your work in the way you sing
CarleenMarleen shafferTheDivas
This is my favorite ever!!!! Wish I could put it into words Tell you just what it is I feel for you to put your soul into this song, Prove to me that its real,Sometimes the most romantic thing you can do is use these romantic words in this song,There are times when we are timid and shy about expressing how we feel. This is the one to do it with!!!
Aaliyah
Wow Eric. Over the past week, I've been reading up your website and watching your video. What a beautiful Journey and a beautiful Voice. God Bless. Thank you for sharing journey so intimately, openly and honestly :)
Jose Gasco
Man!! you have a very nice and clean voice. Congrats bro very very nice. Keep going!!! please. Music needs people like you to put the heart in it again.
Ketus Beridze
such a warm powerful and sweet voice... i love you Eric :$ <3 and i love your lessons too its perfect <3<3<3<3<3