Honest.
JoJo Lyrics


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Trees lose their leaves to the snow
Words cut like ice as you go
No amount of covers could keep me warm
And I've been freezing since the day you walked away

All you ever wanted was a free ride
All I ever wanted was your love
You gave it all away to start a new life
I guess what I could give wasn't enough

You left me cold, cold, cold
You left me

Away

Why do we have to call it the nice shit?
Why do we have to hide all of our vices?
You just don't like it when I'm just open
I'm not crazy, this isn't a crisis

I'm just tryna figure out if I'm in love
It's not promiscuous, it's just owning it
You need to let go of what a good girl does
It's not that obvious, it's my prerogative

It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
But at least I'm honest
It might not be how you thought it
But I'm not that heartless
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest

You wanna call me names
When I do what I do but you're doing the fuckin' same
So don't look at me that way, like you thought I was a saint
If I tell you the truth then there's nothing else to explain

I'm just tryna figure out if I'm in love
It's not promiscuous, it's just owning it
You need to let go of what a good girl does
It's not that obvious, it's my prerogative

It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
But at least I'm honest
It might not be how you thought it
But I'm not that heartless
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest

Away

Don't want you to be disheartened
Tryna do the right thing
Tell you the truth of how I'm feelin'
That's gotta mean somethin'

It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest
It might not be how you thought it
But I'm not that heartless
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
(It might not be what you wanted)
But at least I'm honest
(But at least I'm always honest)
But at least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
(It might not be what you wanted)
But at least I'm honest
(But at least I'm always honest)
But at least I'm honest





Away

Overall Meaning

JoJo's song "Honest" is about a relationship that is falling apart, and the emotional toll it takes on the person who is left behind. The lyrics describe the feeling of being abandoned and left in the cold by someone who was supposed to love and support them. The imagery of trees losing their leaves to the snow and the words cutting like ice emphasize the emotional coldness and loneliness the singer feels.


The song also touches on the idea of being true to oneself and owning one's actions and emotions. The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect and may not always make the best decisions, but they are being honest about their feelings and actions. They reject the societal pressure to hide their flaws and vices and instead choose to be open and honest about who they are.


Overall, "Honest" is a song about the painful end of a relationship and the process of self-discovery that comes with it. The singer is learning to embrace their flaws and vulnerabilities and is determined to be true to themselves, even if it means facing judgment from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Trees lose their leaves to the snow
Just like trees that shed their leaves in winter, sometimes we lose important things in our lives, and it is not something we can control.


Words cut like ice as you go
Words can be as hurtful as ice, and they can cut deep even when the person speaking them is not trying to inflict harm.


No amount of covers could keep me warm
Sometimes we use external things to make us feel better, but they can only do so much. True warmth comes from within.


And I've been freezing since the day you walked away
When someone we love leaves us, it can feel like a coldness that never goes away. It can be hard to move on and find warmth again.


All you ever wanted was a free ride
Some people are only interested in what they can get out of a situation, rather than what they can give. This can be hurtful for others involved.


All I ever wanted was your love
Love is something that many people crave and desire. It can be painful when we don't receive it from the people we care about the most.


You gave it all away to start a new life
Sometimes people choose to leave our lives and start fresh somewhere else. It can be difficult to understand why, but it is their choice.


I guess what I could give wasn't enough
It can be painful to feel like we are not enough for someone else. It is important to remember that we are deserving of love and respect, regardless of what others may think.


You left me cold, cold, cold
When someone leaves us, it can feel like a deep chill that never goes away. It can be hard to move on from this feeling.


Away
This repeated line signifies distance and emotional separation between two people.


Why do we have to call it the nice shit?
Why do we feel like we need to pretend everything is okay when it is not? Sometimes it is better to be honest and real with ourselves and others.


Why do we have to hide all of our vices?
Why do we feel like we need to keep our flaws hidden from the world? It is important to embrace who we are, even if it is not perfect.


You just don't like it when I'm just open
Some people prefer when others keep their emotions hidden, as it can make them feel uncomfortable or vulnerable. However, it is important to be true to oneself.


I'm not crazy, this isn't a crisis
Sometimes it can feel like the world is crashing down around us. It is important to remember that things will get better with time, and we are not alone in our struggles.


I'm just tryna figure out if I'm in love
Love is a complex emotion that can be hard to navigate sometimes. It is natural to question our feelings and try to understand them better.


It's not promiscuous, it's just owning it
Being honest about our desires and needs is not the same as being promiscuous. It is important to own our feelings and embrace who we are.


You need to let go of what a good girl does
Society often has rigid expectations for how women should behave. However, it is important to break free from these expectations and live authentically.


It's not that obvious, it's my prerogative
Just because others may not understand our choices does not mean they are wrong. It is our right to make decisions that feel true to ourselves.


It might not be what you wanted
Sometimes the truth can be uncomfortable or even painful for others. However, it is important to be honest rather than telling people what they want to hear.


But at least I'm honest
Being honest is not always easy, but it is an important part of living an authentic life. It is better to be true to ourselves and others than to pretend everything is okay when it is not.


Don't want you to be disheartened
Even if what we have to say is not what someone wants to hear, we still care about their feelings and wellbeing. We do not want to cause harm or upset.


Tryna do the right thing
Sometimes it can be hard to know what the right thing to do is. However, we must always try our best and act with integrity and compassion.


That's gotta mean somethin'
When we are honest and true to ourselves and others, it can build trust and respect. It is important to honor our own feelings and be open with others.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAYLEY WARNER, JAKOB GUSTAV HAZELL, JASON DEAN, JOANNA LEVESQUE, JOSEPH KIRKLAND, SVANTE CLAS HALLDIN

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Noel L.

"Honest."

Trees lose their leaves to the snow
Words cut like ice as you go
No amount of covers could keep me warm
And I've been freezing since the day you walked away

All you ever wanted was a free ride
All I ever wanted was your love
You gave it all away to start a new life
I guess what I could give wasn't enough

You left me cold, cold, cold
You left me cold, cold, cold
You left me cold, cold, cold
You left me cold, cold, cold
You left me

Away...
Away...

Why do we have to call it the nice shit?
Why do we have to hide all of our vices?
You just don't like it when I'm just open
I'm not crazy, this isn't a crisis

I'm just tryna figure out if I'm in love
It's not promiscuous, it's just owning it
You need to let go of what a good girl does
It's not that obvious, it's my prerogative

It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
But at least I'm honest
It might not be how you thought it
But I'm not that heartless
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest

You wanna call me names
When I do what I do but you're doing the fuckin' same
So don't look at me that way, like you thought I was a saint
If I tell you the truth then there's nothing else to explain

I'm just tryna figure out if I'm in love
It's not promiscuous, it's just owning it
You need to let go of what a good girl does
It's not that obvious, it's my prerogative

It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
But at least I'm honest
It might not be how you thought it
But I'm not that heartless
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
At least I'm honest

Away...
Away...
Away...
Away...

Don't want you to be disheartened
Tryna do the right thing
Tell you the truth of how I'm feelin'
That's gotta mean somethin'

It might not be what you wanted
But at least I'm honest
But at least I'm honest
It might not be how you thought it
But I'm not that heartless
At least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
(It might not be what you wanted)
But at least I'm honest
(But at least I'm always honest)
But at least I'm honest
It might not be what you wanted
(It might not be what you wanted)
But at least I'm honest
(But at least I'm always honest)
But at least I'm honest

Away...
Away...



All comments from YouTube:

mila shavara

Despite everything she's gone through, JoJo has never lost her sense of worth or independence, not only as a human being but as a woman. Way to put out a good name for all the true Sagittarius women out there lol. Her voice is authentic and one of a kind. Soulful, classy, smooth and sexy with a hint of edge. Her voice and her music will age like fine wine. I am so so glad that you are finally putting out new music JoJo! Thank you for sharing your gift with us! Your fans will stand by you all the way. Mad Love.

Katherine Recamier

mila shavara yo I agree with you and I'm an Aquarius. I don't know that many Aquarian female singers but I sure as hell love this Sagittarian female singer. ♒♐

Gaby Souza

Yessssssssssssssssssssssss

Jonathan Tuitasi

this song is beautifully written with great transitions.
I'm so happy she's finally coming out with an album after idk how many years

Nadine Arnold

10 years

No Name

I heard she was battling her old record label. they wouldn't let her leave her contract or release any music.

Jonathan Tuitasi

thank you guys

Lucas Nino

@No Name and she dropped two mixtapes as well

No Name

@Lucas Nino yeah. I loved agape and cant take that away from me.

Brandy

she uploaded her album so early on youtube, i want it to be number one on the charts!! she deserves it.

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