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Honest
Kendall Payne Lyrics
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Lies do not become us
Real is more attractive than a slick and polished mask
Girl, dig down deep
I know there's more between us
There's bound to be a question
You're just dying for me to ask
I can be too
If you'll take the first step
I'll follow you through
But no one wants to bleed
No one wants to hide
No one wants to hurt alone inside
Child, don't close your eyes
The truth contains much beauty
And though it scars your soul
It can heal the wounds it makes
You've been deceived to think
That pain is to be dreaded
And you've got nothing left
It'll give more than it takes
If you can't find a peace
I'll help find it for you
I don't know how
But one thing that's sure
Is I won't leave you now
If you can be honest
I can be too
If you take the first step
I'll follow you through
No one wants to bleed
No one wants to hide
No one wants to hurt alone inside
The song "Honest" by Kendall Payne encourages the listener to be truthful and genuine in their relationships, regardless of the pain it may cause. The lyrics address various scenarios where being honest is crucial: Boy, know your place, lies do not become us; Girl, dig down deep, I know there's more between us. The song acknowledges that being honest requires vulnerability and may not come easy, but ultimately it is more attractive and healing than hiding behind a mask.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of pain - that it is not something to be feared or avoided, but rather something that can bring healing and growth. The song reassures the listener that they will not be alone in their pain: If you can't find peace, I'll help find it for you. The final chorus repeats the main message: If you can be honest, I can be too; if you take the first step, I'll follow you through. The underlying message, then, is that honesty and vulnerability are the keys to deeper and more authentic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy, know your place
Understand your position and don't deceive with lies
Lies do not become us
Being truthful is more becoming than deceit
Real is more attractive than a slick and polished mask
Being authentic is more appealing than being fake and polished
Girl, dig down deep
Look deep within yourself and confront the truth
I know there's more between us
There's a deeper connection waiting to be realized
There's bound to be a question
There's a question that's been weighing on both our minds
You're just dying for me to ask
You want me to ask the question that's on both our minds
If you can be honest
Be truthful and open
I can be too
I'll reciprocate with honesty as well
If you'll take the first step
If you initiate the truth telling, I'll follow suit
I'll follow you through
I'll support and accompany you through the truth telling process
But no one wants to bleed
No one wants to be hurt or suffer through the truth
No one wants to hide
No one wants to conceal information or be dishonest
No one wants to hurt alone inside
No one wants to suffer in silence and isolation
Child, don't close your eyes
Don't turn a blind eye to the truth
The truth contains much beauty
The truth can be beautiful despite the pain it may bring
And though it scars your soul
Even though the truth may hurt you deeply
It can heal the wounds it makes
The truth can help heal the pain it caused
You've been deceived to think
You've been misled to believe
That pain is to be dreaded
That pain is something to be avoided at all costs
And you've got nothing left
You feel like you have nothing else to lose
It'll give more than it takes
The truth will ultimately be worth the pain it inflicts
If you can't find a peace
If you're struggling to find peace
I'll help find it for you
I'll assist you in finding peace
I don't know how
I'm not sure how to help
But one thing that's sure
One thing's for certain
Is I won't leave you now
I won't abandon you during this difficult time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENDALL PAYNE, RON ANIELLO
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