Honestly Lyrics (English Translation) – RIIZE

[Verse 1: Sohee, Wonbin]
No matter how hard I try, my heart won’t beat
No matter how hard I try, it’s still the same
Rather, I think it went well.
I’m giving my love to myself
Because I will change
I did my best so I have no regrets
You are not in my priorities anymore
It’s clear now
You gave me the alarm
I will say goodbye to you who were my everything

[Pre-Chorus: Eunseok, Sohee]
You were my angel
Forget the days when we thought it would last forever
Such a cruel way to end us
The breakup trigger that has now been pulled

[Chorus: Wonbin, Anton, Eunseok]
Honestly, all I need is me
I’m freer without you free
Honestly, I know you didn’t see
Now, I can be what I just wanna be
I just wanna be, be

[Verse 2: Sungchan, Sohee, Shotaro]
I know you tryna reach me through my friends
You know, I won’t fool you twice
This is the end, oh
No more excuses for being a mistake
And I don’t know why you gotta deny your feelings (Feelings)
One of these days, I know you gonna get that healing (Healing)
Stop bothering me anymore
Overthinking and thinking (Thinking)
Why you slipping and slipping skip it? (Slipping, skip it)
Only our beautiful memories keep it (No, no, no)

[Pre-Chorus: Anton, Wonbin]
You were my angel
Erase everything about me that was full of you (erase everything)
Such a cruel way to end us (End us)
There is no turning back, the breakup is a trigger (Trigger)

[Chorus: Anton, Eunseok, Wonbin]
Honestly, all I need is me
I’m freer without you free (Ooh)
Honestly, I know you didn’t see (Know you didn’t)
Now I can be what I just wanna be
I just wanna be
I wanna be, I wanna be
I wanna be, whatever’s got to be, oh

[Bridge: Sohee, Shotaro, Anton, Wonbin, *Eunseok*]
All I need is me, yeah
I’ll be good for me, yeah (Ooh)
I finally realized it thanks to you
You were the king of my city
I’ve been burning my town (Ooh)
My two eyes that only shined on you
Now I look farther away
*You are no longer in my world*
‘Cause girl, I gotta tell you honestly

[Chorus: Sohee, Sungchan, Anton, Eunseok, *Wonbin*]
Honestly, all I need is me
I’m free without you, free (free, free)
Honestly, I know you didn’t see (No)
Now, I can be what I just wanna be
I just wanna be, feel so me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah, woah
I just wanna be, feel so me, *woah*

In the first verse, the narrator expresses their struggle to move on despite their best efforts. They’ve come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over and prioritize self-love and personal growth. They acknowledge that the person they once prioritized is no longer essential in their life, signaling their readiness to say goodbye.

The pre-chorus reflects on the bittersweet memories of the past relationship, acknowledging the pain of its end. It highlights the sudden realization that what was once thought to be everlasting has now come to a cruel and abrupt conclusion, symbolized by the breakup trigger being pulled.

The chorus emphasizes the narrator’s newfound sense of independence and self-reliance. They declare that they are happier and freer without their former partner, and they feel empowered to pursue their own desires and goals without restraint.

In the second verse, the narrator addresses their ex-partner directly, asserting their determination to move forward and not be swayed by attempts to reconcile. They express frustration at the denial of their ex’s true feelings and emphasize the need to let go of the past and stop dwelling on what once was.

The second pre-chorus echoes the sentiments of the first, emphasizing the pain of letting go and the finality of the breakup. It reinforces the idea that there is no going back and that the breakup serves as a catalyst for moving on.

The bridge encapsulates the narrator’s journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. They acknowledge the role their ex played in their life but assert their independence and the realization that they are better off without them. The imagery of burning bridges and looking towards a new horizon signifies a fresh start and a departure from the past.

The final chorus reaffirms the narrator’s independence and self-assurance. They express their contentment with being alone and their determination to be true to themselves. The repetition of “feel so me” emphasizes their newfound sense of identity and freedom.