August
Honors Lyrics
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But I knew when I saw ya, back in August
Things, they could be different now, I promise
Somethin' 'bout it's got me feelin' honest
My life with you is it from top down
I'm sorry if I ever played it down
There's been a couple others at it now
Do you think about it sometimes, sometimes? I die
When I think what we could have ended up like
Up like, and I try
Do you think about it sometimes? and I
I'm just lookin' from the outside, and I
Knew that you'd be leavin'
Just waitin' for the season, you keep me breathin'
Carvin' out your name inside my dreams and
Wakin' up and never know the meanin'
It's better when you claim it
Never was the same as
All the times we had
Confessin' and explainin'
Sharin' all the pain but, I'm the one
Standin' in the rain
And I'll take the blame
My life with you is it from top down
I'm sorry if I ever played it down
There's been a couple others at it now
But it's always been you who wears the crown
Do you think about it sometimes, sometimes? I die
When I think what we could have ended up like
Up like, and I try
Do you think about it sometimes? and I
I'm just lookin' from the outside, and I
Do you think about it sometimes?
The song "August" by Honors is a beautiful, melancholic meditation on lost love and the what-ifs that come with it. The opening lines, "Wasn't looking for ya, but I knew when I saw ya, back in August" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer didn't plan on falling for this person, but when they saw them, they knew it was inevitable. They go on to express regret for not having ended up with this person, and wonder what could have been different.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges their own role in the demise of the relationship. They mention having "played it down" and having had "a couple others at it now," but ultimately it's this one person that "wears the crown" in their heart. They ask if the other person thinks about what could have been, and in doing so, they show a vulnerability and a willingness to be honest about their emotions.
The chorus, with its repetition of the line "Do you think about it sometimes, sometimes?" is particularly poignant. It captures the sense of longing and regret that permeates the entire song. The final lines, "I'm just lookin' from the outside, and I" are heartbreaking in their simplicity. The singer is acknowledging that they are no longer a part of this person's life, and they can only look in from a distance.
Overall, "August" is a beautifully written and performed song that captures the bittersweet nature of lost love. It's a reminder that even though some things may not work out the way we want them to, the memories and emotions associated with them can still be powerful and meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasn't looking for ya
I didn't expect to find you
But I knew when I saw ya, back in August
I realized it was you when I saw you in August
Things, they could be different now, I promise
Our situation now could be better than before
Somethin' 'bout it's got me feelin' honest
Being around you makes me want to be truthful
My life with you is it from top down
You are always on my mind
I'm sorry if I ever played it down
I apologize if I didn't show my true feelings before
There's been a couple others at it now
I've been with other people, but it's never been the same
But it's always been you who wears the crown
You are the best person I've ever been with
Do you think about it sometimes, sometimes? I die
Do you think about what might have been like I do?
When I think what we could have ended up like
When I think about how our relationship could have progressed
Up like, and I try
It hurts me to imagine what we could have been
Do you think about it sometimes? and I
Do you ever think about me like I think about you?
I'm just lookin' from the outside, and I
I'm viewing our situation objectively
Knew that you'd be leavin'
I knew you would eventually leave
Just waitin' for the season, you keep me breathin'
I'm still here just waiting for you to come back
Carvin' out your name inside my dreams and
I dream about you all the time
Wakin' up and never know the meanin'
I wake up confused and uncertain about our relationship
It's better when you claim it
Our relationship is better when we're together
Never was the same as
Nothing has ever felt as good as being with you
All the times we had
Our past experiences together
Confessin' and explainin'
Talking about our feelings and explaining ourselves
Sharin' all the pain but, I'm the one
We share our pain, but I feel it more than you
Standin' in the rain
I'm alone and sad like standing in the rain
And I'll take the blame
I'll accept responsibility for what happened between us
Writer(s): andrew martino, cameron hunter, patrick gillett, tyler armes
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rivor
underrated af, you deserve more
bnck
This is one of the best songs I have ever listened to in my life lmao. So fucking underrated
Michael Lamacchia
Favourite song off the album
Honors
Thank you brother
Cassie P
been listening to this album non-stop these last few days~ awesome songs!
Honors
thank you so much
JeremyCuddles
Come back to this video daily to listen to this song. 😭 And when I’m not listening to it here I listen on Spotify. Fantastic song. 😭
JeremyCuddles
Honors BC born and raised. Hopefully you guys make your way to the West coast.
Honors
Thanks so much - share it. where are you from?
Carlenco
It's Amazing song ❤