Honest Wreck
Alex Wilson
Description
'Honest Wreck' is a raw and powerful pop-rock anthem that celebrates vulnerability as a strength. It's a candid confession of imperfection, resonating with anyone who feels like they're barely holding on but striving for authenticity. The song masterfully utilizes dynamic contrast, shifting from introspective, restrained verses to an explosive, cathartic chorus. Lyrically, it's about admitting your flaws and owning your story, finding freedom in radical honesty. The driving beat and soaring melodies create an anthemic feel, perfect for belting out in your car or at a concert. The song speaks to the struggle of masking insecurities and the liberation of finding someone who accepts you, flaws and all.
Lyrics
Verse 1 Coffee's cold, rent is late, I told a lie I had to make. Smiling for the camera on my phone, But God, I feel so damn alone. Pre-Chorus I built these walls up, high and thick, With clever words and bravado tricks. But you’re the one who sees the cracks, You see the truth and you don't run back. Chorus I'm a beautiful disaster, a perfect mess, A walking 'after' picture, I confess. I’m not the hero that you thought I’d be, But if you're looking for the truth, then you got me. I’m an honest wreck, but I’m all yours, Through the broken pieces and the slammed doors. I’ve got nothing left to hide, nothing to protect, I’m all yours, I’m an honest wreck. Verse 2 I missed a call, I lost my keys, I'm good at faking 'pretty please.' I'm not so sure I’m built to last, I’m haunted by my broken past. Pre-Chorus I built these walls up, high and thick, But you just waited, you made it stick. You’re the one who sees the cracks, You see the truth and you don't run back. Chorus I'm a beautiful disaster, a perfect mess, A walking 'after' picture, I confess. I’m not the hero that you thought I’d be, But if you're looking for the truth, then you got me. I’m an honest wreck, but I’m all yours, Through the broken pieces and the slammed doors. I’ve got nothing left to hide, nothing to protect, I’m all yours, I’m an honest wreck. Bridge (Drop down: just bass and clean guitar) I'm tired of pretending, I’m tired of the fight. Can we just be broken Here in the light? (Build: drums enter, guitars swell) Yeah, can we just be broken tonight? Is that alright? Chorus I'm a beautiful disaster, a perfect mess, A walking 'after' picture, I confess. I’m not the hero that you thought I’d be, But if you're looking for the truth, then you got me. I’m an honest wreck, but I’m all yours, Through the broken pieces and the slammed doors. I’ve got nothing left to hide, nothing to protect, I’m all yours, I’m an honest wreck. Outro I'm an honest wreck. (I'm all yours, I'm all yours) Just an honest wreck. (I'm all yours, I'm all yours) Yeah, I'm an honest wreck. (I'm all yours, I'm all yours)