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"Honestly" is a song by Zwan. It was the first single from their album, Mary Star of the Sea. It 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.
Content
"Honestly" is a rock song in the key of D major. Musically, it bears some similarities to the chord progression of Corgan compositions "Today" and the chorus of "Cherub Rock". The guitar parts liberally use a flanger effect.
Lyrics
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 and storms i bring
are just a picture of my needs
'cause when i think of you as mine
and allow myself with time
to lead into the life we want
i feel love, honestly
i feel love, yes, 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 not 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 the time
to lead into the life we want
i feel love, 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, yes, 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 be without you
there's no place that i could be without you
there's no place that i could be without you
honestly
Track listing
All tracks are written by Billy Corgan, except where noted.
Release history
Released
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Label
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Catalog ID
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Format
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Country
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External sites
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February 3, 2003
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Reprise • Martha's Music
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9362 42609-2
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CD
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Australia
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Discogs
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MusicBrainz
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[1][2]
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February 24, 2003
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Reprise • Martha's Music
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9362 42609-2 • W600CD
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CD
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UK
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MusicBrainz
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[1][2]
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February 24, 2003
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Reprise • Martha's Music
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W600 • 5439 16671 7
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7" vinyl
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UK & US
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Discogs
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MusicBrainz
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[2]
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2003
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Reprise
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|
VHS
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UK & Europe
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Discogs
|
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[3]
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More releases: Discogs • MusicBrainz
Chart performance
Chart (2003)[1][2]
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Peak position
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Australia (ARIA)[3]
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26
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Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)
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17
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Germany (OGC)[4]
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86
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Ireland (IRMA)
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42
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Italy (FIMI)[5]
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18
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Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6]
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92
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7]
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35
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UK Singles (OCC)[8]
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28
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9]
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3
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US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10]
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7
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US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[11]
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21
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Personnel
Availability
Tour stats
References