Honestly?

American Football's song 'Honestly?' delves into the complex emotions and reflections that come with looking back on one's teenage years. The lyrics open with a sense of forgetfulness and disconnection from past feelings, suggesting that the intensity of teenage emotions now seems almost transparent and insubstantial. This evokes a sense of nostalgia mixed with a realization that the meanings and significance of those years have faded over time.

The song continues to explore the confusion and lack of clarity that often accompanies memories of youth. The 'whos' are remembered, but the 'whys' remain elusive, highlighting the difficulty in understanding the motivations and reasons behind past actions and feelings. This ambiguity is a common theme in reflections on adolescence, where the passage of time can blur the details and leave only a vague sense of what once was.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics shift to a more specific memory—a 'long awaited, sickening kiss.' This moment, once anticipated with great emotion, is now questioned in terms of its impact and significance. The line 'we've re-written history' suggests that the way we remember and interpret our past can change over time, influenced by new experiences and perspectives. Despite the 'complicated beginning' to these memories, the song ends with a question, 'Honestly?'—inviting listeners to reflect on their own pasts and the ways in which they have reinterpreted their histories.