Honestly (song)

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“Honestly”
“Honestly” cover
Single by Zwan
from the album Mary Star of the Sea
Released 2002
Genre Indie rock
Length 12:13
Label Reprise Records
Writer(s) Billy Corgan
Producer Billy Corgan
Zwan singles chronology
N/A "Honestly"
(2002)
"Lyric"
(2003)

"Honestly" is a song by Zwan. It was the first single on their album, Mary Star of the Sea. The song was written by Billy Corgan.

The B-Side "Number of the Beast" was used in the opening credits of the 2002 film Spun by director Jonas Åkerlund.

[edit] Song Description

"Honestly" is a sunny pop 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.

[edit] Single track listing

  1. "Honestly" - 3:46
  2. "Number of the Beast" (Iron Maiden cover) - 4:18
  3. "Freedom Ain't What It Used to Be" - 4:05