honestly
Reactor Lyrics


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Look in my eyes, look at me now
Do you honestly expect me to roll over and lie down
See my face know my mind
Believe that all this bullshit only fuels my fire

And all our dreams will be the same one day
If we let go
No way back
What's your freedom for?
No way back
‘Cause you can't buy your happiness when you are poor

And all the time they chip away
Making promises that never see the light of day
And all the things we think we need
If only we could see them as our enemies

And all our dreams will be the same one day
If we let go

No way back
What's your freedom for?
No way back
‘Cause you can't buy your happiness when you are poor

I try to turn the tide
There's nowhere left to hide

No way back
What's your freedom for?




No way back
‘Cause you can't buy your happiness when you are poor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reactor's song "Honestly" speak to the idea of standing up for oneself and resisting the pressures to conform and accept negative circumstances. The opening lines "Look in my eyes, look at me now, do you honestly expect me to roll over and lie down" suggest a challenge to those who would try to control the singer. The following line, "See my face know my mind" emphasizes self-awareness and the ability to think for oneself. The lyrics suggest that the challenges faced by the singer only fuel their resolve to overcome difficulties and that dreams can be realized by simply "letting go" of the obstacles holding them back.


The lyrics touch upon the idea of freedom and happiness, suggesting that neither can be bought with money. This is emphasized in the lines "‘Cause you can't buy your happiness when you are poor". The song speaks to the idea that true freedom and happiness must come from within and cannot be achieved by conforming to societal expectations or by acquiring material possessions. The lyrics suggest that there is no turning back from the path of self-determination and that standing up to external pressures may be difficult, but ultimately necessary for personal fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Look in my eyes, look at me now
I demand your undivided attention and to see me for who I really am.


Do you honestly expect me to roll over and lie down
Do not mistake my honesty for weakness or submission.


See my face know my mind
Understand my thoughts and feelings by studying my expressions.


Believe that all this bullshit only fuels my fire
All the negativity and obstacles motivate me to succeed even more.


And all our dreams will be the same one day
We should share the same dreams and work towards achieving them together.


If we let go
However, if we give up or stop believing, they will never come true.


No way back
There is no turning back or reversing the consequences of our actions.


What's your freedom for?
What is the point of being free if we cannot pursue true happiness?


‘Cause you can't buy your happiness when you are poor
Money cannot buy true happiness, especially when you are financially struggling.


And all the time they chip away
Society and its expectations slowly wear us down over time.


Making promises that never see the light of day
Society often makes empty promises that it cannot fulfill.


And all the things we think we need
Our material possessions and desires may actually be working against us.


If only we could see them as our enemies
We should recognize that our wants and needs can be self-destructive and hold us back.


I try to turn the tide
I attempt to change the course of events and create a better outcome.


There's nowhere left to hide
There are no more excuses or ways to avoid facing the consequences.




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