Honesty
Billy Joel * Track #2 On 52nd Street
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Honesty by Billy Joel
Performed by
Billy JoelProduced by
Phil RamoneWrited by
Billy JoelAbout
The second song off of Billy Joel’s 1978 album 52 Street.
A gripping song dissecting the lack of shame in society. The song was a leading single prior to the album’s release. Both the lyrics and music were written by Joel.
Honesty Lyrics
[Verse 1]
If you search for tenderness
It isn't hard to find
You can have the love you need to live
But if you look for truthfulness
You might just as well be blind
It always seems to be so hard to give
[Chorus]
"Honesty" is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
[Verse 2]
I can always find someone
To say they sympathize
If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
But I don't want some pretty face
To tell me pretty lies
All I want is someone to believe
[Chorus]
"Honesty" is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
[Bridge]
I can find a lover, I can find a friend
I can have security until the bitter end
Anyone can comfort me with promises again
I know, I know, I know
[Verse 3]
When I'm deep inside of me
Don't be too concerned
I won't ask for nothin' while I'm gone
But when I want sincerity
Tell me, where else can I turn?
'Cause you're the one that I depend upon
[Chorus]
"Honesty" is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
Honesty Q&A
Who wrote Honesty's ?
Honesty was written by Billy Joel.
Who produced Honesty's ?
Honesty was produced by Phil Ramone.