honestly
Negative Space Lyrics


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This whole thing keeps moving
It's blurred to me
Are you waiting for the calls to come through
Come clean

On rides back, the sky is waving white flags again
It won't protect me from all of the fights I can't win
Honestly, can you trust me
Cause we've been around the world with this before,
And honestly, just to think this could make me,
Someone that fails you, is something that scares me too

So where was the starting line
I can't blame it on you, besides
It's a long way to Georgia
You're reading my mind

Remind me of tickets and runways
Someday call me up when you don't care
I'll make it my fault if you can't stay

I feel safer with somebody right here holding me down

Honestly, can you trust me
Cause we've been around the world with this before,
And honestly, just to think this could make me,
Someone that fails you, is something that scares me

(All I'm making is all I'm breaking)

Honestly, you can trust me
We've been around the world,
It's better you left me here
Honestly, you can trust me
We've been around the world,
Don't forget about me,




It takes all of me just to think this could make me
Bigger than empty, and better you left me here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Honestly" by Negative Space highlight the fear of being a disappointment to those around you. The first verse sets the scene with a sense of confusion and uncertainty. The singer is unsure of what's going on and feels as though everything is moving too quickly for them to keep up. They ask if the person they're speaking to is waiting for some sort of confirmation, and if they're willing to be honest with them.


The second verse offers a glimpse into the singer's mind. They feel as though they're in a losing battle that they can't win. The sky, often a comforting presence, waving white flags only emphasizes their sense of defeat. The pre-chorus brings the doubts to the forefront, wondering if they can be trusted, if they're just going to mess things up again.


The chorus reinforces this fear, acknowledging that even the thought of being a letdown is terrifying. The bridge expands on the dishonesty that the singer feels. They don't want to blame anyone else for their problems, and instead offer up excuses to justify their actions. They feel as though they're better off with someone else around to anchor them, and the repetition of "Honestly, you can trust me" is both a plea and a reassurance.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal fear of letting others down and the struggle to trust oneself. It's a poignant representation of the challenges that come with anxiety and self-doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

This whole thing keeps moving
I am feeling confused about the situation as it keeps changing.


It's blurred to me
I can't quite see things clearly or make sense of them.


Are you waiting for the calls to come through
I wonder if you are just waiting for better opportunities to arise.


Come clean
Please be honest with me and tell me the truth.


On rides back, the sky is waving white flags again
The sky looks like it is surrendering, but it doesn't make me feel any better.


It won't protect me from all of the fights I can't win
Even though the sky is waving flags, it won't save me from situations that are out of my control.


Honestly, can you trust me
I am asking you for your trust, but I understand if you are hesitant.


Cause we've been around the world with this before
We have been through similar situations in the past.


And honestly, just to think this could make me
The idea of failing you scares me.


Someone that fails you, is something that scares me too
I am afraid of being someone who disappoints you.


So where was the starting line
I am not sure where things began to go wrong.


I can't blame it on you, besides
I don't want to put all the blame on you.


It's a long way to Georgia
It feels like things are far away from a resolution.


You're reading my mind
You seem to understand what I am thinking or feeling.


Remind me of tickets and runways
Bring up memories of the times we've traveled together.


Someday call me up when you don't care
Maybe one day when you no longer care, you will reach out to me.


I'll make it my fault if you can't stay
I will take the blame if you decide to leave.


I feel safer with somebody right here holding me down
I feel more secure when someone is here to support me or keep me grounded.


(All I'm making is all I'm breaking)
Everything I create, I also destroy in some way.


Honestly, you can trust me
Again, I am asking you to trust me.


We've been around the world, It's better you left me here
We have been through a lot together, but it might be better for you to move on without me.


Don't forget about me
I am asking you to remember me even if we are apart.


It takes all of me just to think this could make me
The thought of disappointing you takes a huge toll on me emotionally.


Bigger than empty, and better you left me here
I am feeling a mix of emotions, but it might be for the best that you are not with me anymore.




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