Honestly
Stryper
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Honestly I believe in you Do you trust in me Patiently I will stand by you I will stand beside you faithfully And through the years I will be a friend For always and forever Call on me and I'll be there for you I'm a friend who always will be true And I love you can't you see That I can say I love you Honestly yes Call on me and I'll be there for you I'm a friend who always will be true And I love you can't you see That I love you Honestly I will never betray your trust in me And I love you can't you see That I can say I love you Honestly
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Written by: JIM MCCORMICK, ADAM REILY, MIKE KROMPASS
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Honestly" is featured on Stryper's third studio album called "To Hell with the Devil" that was released in 1986.
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Chart PositionThis ballad is Stryper's highest-charting song, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Noteworthy IncomeThe "To Hell with the Devil" album, including "Honestly," brought in significant sales for the band, becoming the first Christian metal album to achieve platinum status.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Honestly" was in heavy rotation on MTV, making Stryper one of the first Christian bands to receive considerable exposure on the network.
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Christian BandStryper is one of the pioneering Christian metal bands, and "Honestly," despite its mainstream sound, incorporates their Christian music themes.
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Band MembershipThe band is made up of Michael Sweet on vocals and guitar, Robert Sweet on drums, Oz Fox on the lead guitar, and Tim Gaines on bass.
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Awards"Honestly" and its parent album, "To Hell with the Devil," have been nominated for several Dove Awards, a platform that acknowledges outstanding achievements in the Christian music industry.
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ControversyDespite its heavy Christian themes, "Honestly" and its parent album sparked controversy due to the album's title and cover art, which some Christian retailers perceived as too much aligned with the typically satanic association of heavy metal music.
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Signature SongOver the years, "Honestly" has often been referred to as Stryper's signature song due to its popularity and chart success.
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SongwritingMichael Sweet, Stryper's vocalist, wrote "Honestly." He often takes the lead as the songwriter of the band.
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