It’s 5 a.m. and I’m on the radio
I’m supposed to call you, but I don’t know what to say at all
And there’s this girl, she wants me to take her home
She don’t really love me though, I’m just on the radio
And I’m not gonna tell you that I’m over it
‘Cause I think about it every night I’m not sober, and
I know I keep these feelings to myself
Like I don’t need nobody else
But you’re not the only one on my mind
If I’m being honest
If I’m being honest
You said I should be honest
So I’m being honest
It’s 6 a.m., I’m so far away from you
I don’t wanna let you down, what am I supposed to do?
It’s been three weeks at least, now, since I’ve been gone
And I don’t even like the road, I’m just on the radio
And I’m not gonna tell you that I’m over it
‘Cause I think about it every night I’m not sober, and
I know I keep these feelings to myself
Like I don’t need nobody else
But you’re not the only one on my mind
If I’m being honest
If I’m being honest
You said I should be honest
So I’m being honest
And I’m not gonna tell you that I’m over it
‘Cause I think about it every night I’m not sober, and
I know I keep these feelings to myself
Like I don’t need nobody else
But you’re not the only one on my mind
If I’m being honest
If I’m being honest
You said I should be honest
So I’m being honest
If I’m being honest
Confessions from the Road
“Honest” by The Chainsmokers delves into the internal conflicts of a touring musician, torn between loyalty and temptation. The lyrics reveal a raw vulnerability, as the protagonist admits to emotional distance and the challenges of fidelity while on the road. The repeated refrain, “If I’m being honest,” highlights a genuine attempt at transparency, even when the truth is uncomfortable. The song captures the late-night loneliness and the pressure of maintaining relationships from afar, portraying the struggle of balancing personal desires with expectations from loved ones. In essence, it’s a candid reflection on imperfection, longing, and the bittersweet realities of fame.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, Scott Harris
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records