honestly
Six Part Invention Lyrics


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I stand before you, accused of many crimes
But I want to believe that love can still survive
You don't have to say it, I don't have to read your mind
To know the emptiness that's finally arrived
How was I, to know the right from wrong
Words were hardly spoken, so where did I go wrong?
Tell me honestly, if you're still loving me
Looking into my eyes, honestly
Words will have more meaning, if they're said at certain times
Now the all they've seen I found to be a lie
How would you know it, you wont give me sometime
To see if everything could work out, and you'd be mine
Oh, will love be lost forever but someday I will find
The world we've all been searching for
Or just some peace of mind...
Tell me honestly, if you're still loving me
Looking into my eyes, honestly...
All the night I sit and wonder
Must be more to laugh, I'm sure that
Days and years gone by while I am




Living with the...
Oh, lonely feeling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Six Part Invention's song Honestly speak of a person who is standing before the love of their life, feeling accused of many crimes. The singer wants to believe that love can still survive despite the accusations against him. The singer knows that his partner is feeling the emptiness that has finally arrived, and that the words he spoke or didn't speak may have caused the downfall of their relationship. He is willing to accept the blame for his actions in order to fix their relationship. The singer is asking his partner to tell him the truth about whether or not she still loves him by looking into his eyes and speaking honestly. The singer is feeling lost and unsure about the future of his relationship, and wonders if he will ever find the love that he has been searching for.


The song Honestly is a heart-wrenching ballad that touches on issues of love, loss, and regret. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, and they resonate with anyone who has ever been in a relationship that has fallen apart. The song's chorus is particularly impactful, with the line "Tell me honestly, if you're still loving me, looking into my eyes, honestly". This line perfectly captures the desperation and vulnerability of the singer, who is willing to do anything to save his relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I stand before you, accused of many crimes
I acknowledge that I may have hurt you and committed many wrongdoings. I am taking responsibility for my actions.


But I want to believe that love can still survive
Despite everything that has happened, I still have faith that our love can withstand the challenges we face.


You don't have to say it, I don't have to read your mind
I sense that you feel empty inside and that something is wrong between us, but we don't need to speak about it aloud for me to understand.


To know the emptiness that's finally arrived
I can feel the void that has formed between us, and it hurts to realize that our relationship is now empty.


How was I, to know the right from wrong
I am regretful that I made mistakes that hurt you. At the time, I didn't realize the consequences of my actions.


Words were hardly spoken, so where did I go wrong?
I acknowledge that I may have failed to communicate with you effectively, leading to misunderstandings and mistakes in our relationship.


Tell me honestly, if you're still loving me
I am asking you to be truthful with me about your feelings. Do you still love me or has that love faded?


Looking into my eyes, honestly
I am asking you to make an intimate connection with me, to be sincere and truthful about how you truly feel towards me.


Words will have more meaning, if they're said at certain times
I realize that timing plays an important role in communication, and I wish to say the right words at the right time to make things right between us.


Now the all they've seen I found to be a lie
I have discovered that the things we believed in and the future we had planned may not have been truthful, leading to disappointment and a feeling of betrayal.


How would you know it, you wont give me sometime
I am aware that you need time to make a decision about our relationship, but I am worried that time may run out before we have the chance to work things out.


To see if everything could work out, and you'd be mine
I am hoping that if we work through our issues, we can start anew and continue our relationship with a stronger foundation.


Oh, will love be lost forever, but someday I will find
I am wondering if our love has been lost forever, but I am hopeful that someday, we can rekindle that love and find happiness again.


The world we've all been searching for, Or just some peace of mind...
I am searching for a sense of peace and inner tranquility that comes from a healthy and loving relationship. It's something we all desire.


All the night I sit and wonder, Must be more to laugh, I'm sure that
I find myself contemplating our relationship and what went wrong. I hope that in the future, we can find more reasons to laugh and be happy together.


Days and years gone by while I am, Living with the... Oh, lonely feeling
I feel like time is slipping away, yet I am trapped in a state of loneliness, unable to share my life with the person I love. It's a terrible feeling.




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