Honest
Honest

Shawn Mendes - Honest Lyrics

In this emotional ballad, the artist is grappling with the complexities of a relationship where he can't provide what his partner needs. He values honesty and feels it's crucial to express that he cannot fulfill their expectations. The song highlights the… Read more

Sep 23, 2016
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Honest Lyrics

Oh, yeah
Hey, how's it going?
Can you meet me down on Adelaide street?
Can you talk for a moment
There's no way to say this that easily
And everything I said, I swear I meant it
I need to tell you that this isn't your fault
And I know that I'll probably regret it
And it kills me 'cause the worst part of all

It's that I hate to hurt you
But I got to be honest
I can't give you what you need, oh
You deserve more than I can promise
And I'm just tryna, I'm just tryna
Baby, I'm just tryna be honest, yeah
I'm tryna be honest with ya
You know that I'm sorry
But I'm tryna be honest with ya

Hey, can you listen?
I swear to God to you, there's nobody else
You're gonna say that I'm lyin'
When I tell you every feeling I felt
Was honest and sincere
And that you were different
And when we kissed I felt like that kid in love, yeah
And I know that I'll probably regret it
I might wish I never said this at all

Oh, I hate to hurt you
But I got to be honest
I can't give you what you need, oh
You deserve more than I can promise
And I'm just tryna, I'm just tryna
Baby, I'm just tryna be honest, yeah
I'm tryna be honest with ya
You know that I'm sorry
But I'm tryna be honest with ya

Oh, oh, oh
I don't wanna see you cry
Oh, oh, oh
Swear that I don't wanna see you cry

'Cause I hate I hurt you
But I gotta be honest
I can't give you what you need, oh
You deserve more than I can promise
And I'm just tryna, I'm just tryna
Baby, I'm just tryna be honest

I hate I hurt you
But I got to be honest
That I can't give you what you need, oh
You deserve more than I can promise
And I'm just tryna, I'm just tryna
Baby, I'm just tryna be honest

Writer(s): Shawn Mendes, Scott Harris Friedman
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Honest?

In this emotional ballad, the artist is grappling with the complexities of a relationship where he can't provide what his partner needs. He values honesty and feels it's crucial to express that he cannot fulfill their expectations. The song highlights the pain of letting someone down and the guilt associated with causing them hurt. Yet, he believes in being truthful rather than leading them on with false hopes. It's a poignant reflection on love, honesty, and personal limitations within a relationship. #Love #Honesty #Relationships #Heartbreak

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