Honestly

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About Honestly

"Honestly" is a song by American alternative rock group Zwan. It was the first single from their album, Mary Star of the Sea. The song was written by Billy Corgan. The B-side "The Number of the Beast", an acoustic cover version of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, was used in the opening credits of the 2002 film Spun by director Jonas Åkerlund.


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I believe
I believe
I believe
I believe the love you talk about with me
Is it true, do I care
Honestly, you can try to wipe the memories aside
But it's you that you erase

Cause there's no place that I could be without you
It's too far to discard the life I once knew
Honestly, all the weather storms are bringing
Are just a picture of my dreams
Cause when I think of you as mine
And allow myself with time
To lead into the life we want
I feel loved, honestly
I feel loved, this honestly

I believe you mean the best that life can bring
I believe in it all
Honestly, you can try
Your heart is just as long as mine
Is it ours to let go

Cause there's no place that I could be without you
It's too dark to discard the life I once knew
Honestly, a single wrong is not enough
To cover up the pain in us
Cause when I think of you as mine
And allow myself with time
To lead into the life we want
I feel loved, honestly
I'll make a joke so you must laugh
I'll break your heart so you must ask
Is this the way to get us back
I don't know, honestly
I don't know, this honestly

There's no place that I could be without you
Honestly

There's no place that I could be without you
There's no place that I could gleam without you
There's no place that I could dream without you
There's no place that I could be without you
Honestly

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Zwan

Zwan was an American alternative rock band that was formed by members of The Smashing Pumpkins, Slint, Tortoise, Chavez, and A Perfect Circle. Zwan was started in late 2001 by Billy Corgan, lead singer and guitarist of the Smashing Pumpkins, after the Pumpkins disbanded in December 2000. The band released only one album, entitled Mary Star of the Sea. The group disbanded acrimoniously after their 2003 world tour. more »

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Written by: LUMIDEE CEDENO, TEDDY RAFAEL MENDEZ, EDWIN Z. PEREZ

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Honestly" is a song by Zwan, an American rock band that was formed by Billy Corgan in 2001, who was previously a member of another prominent rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins.
Personnel
The band lineup for Zwan included Billy Corgan (guitar/vocals), Jimmy Chamberlin (drums) from The Smashing Pumpkins, Matt Sweeney (guitar), David Pajo (bass) and Paz Lenchantin (bass/violin/keyboards/backing vocals).
Album Debut
"Honestly" is one of the standout tracks from Zwan's debut and only studio album, "Mary Star of the Sea," released in January 2003.
Lead Single
"Honestly" was released as the lead single for "Mary Star of the Sea," and it quickly climbed the charts, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Honestly" was well-received and featured Zwan playing the song in a huge, bright white space, interspersed with surreal, kaleidoscopic visuals.
Song Composition
The song is marked by a distinctive, melodious guitar riff and soaring vocals which strikes a balance between heavy alternative rock and a more melodic, pop-esque sound.
Positive Reception
Critics appreciated the positivity and hopefulness conveyed in the lyrics of "Honestly," contrasting it with Corgan's often darker work with The Smashing Pumpkins.
Live Performances
Zwan performed "Honestly" on several television shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Show with David Letterman, soon after the song's release.
Band Dissolution
Despite the success of "Honestly" and the album "Mary Star of the Sea," Zwan was short-lived and disbanded in 2003, just over a year after their formation.
Legacy
The song "Honestly" remains highly respected among fans and critics alike for its catchy, uplifting sound, and uniquely represents the brief yet impactful existence of Zwan in the music industry.

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