Honesty
Queen Carter Lyrics

If you search for tenderness
Looking for kindness and compassion from others

It isn't hard to find
It's easy to find people who can be kind and sensitive

You can have the love you need to live
One can receive the necessary love required for living

But if you look for truthfulness
If someone wants honesty and openness from others

You might just as well be blind
It might be tough to find people who are really honest

It always seems to be so hard to give
Being truthful may be difficult and uncomfortable for people

Honesty is such a lonely word
Being honest can lead one to feel alone and isolated

Everyone is so untrue
Most people are not always honest and sincere

Honesty is hardly ever heard
People do not typically value or prioritize honesty

And mostly what I need from you
The essential thing required from someone is honesty

I can always find someone
There are many people to choose from

To say they sympathize
To show empathy and understanding for one's problems

If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
If someone shows their emotions openly and publicly

But I don't want some pretty face
Looks or appearance is not important when it comes to honesty

To tell me pretty lies
People often lie to spare one’s feelings

All I want is someone to believe
Someone who can be trusted and believed

I can find a lover
Finding a romantic partner is possible

I can find a friend
Friendship can be found easily

I can have security until the bitter end
One can feel secure up until the very end of something

Anyone can comfort me
Anyone can make someone feel better with their words

With promises again
By making promises again, even if they are not kept before

I know, I know
The artist is aware and understands

When I'm deep inside of me
When one's thoughts are personal and internal

Don't be too concerned
Do not worry too much about what's going on with me

I won't ask for nothin' while I'm gone
There is nothing to ask for while the singer is away

But when I want sincerity
When honesty and authenticity are required

Tell me where else can I turn
Asking for advice or guidance from someone trustworthy

'Cause you're the one I depend upon
The one person the artist can trust and rely on is you

Honesty is such a lonely word
Being truthful can be a solitary experience

Everyone is so untrue
Many people lack authenticity and honesty

Honesty is hardly ever heard
Honesty is not commonly expressed or recognized

And mostly what I need from you
Honesty is the primary requirement from you