Honestly

## Links

* Music Video

“**Honestly**” is a song by H:SEAN. It is second and title track on her EP *EVOL!*

HeeJin released a remake of this song on July 13, 2022 as part of the “**Honestly: the COLOR ruby rose**” project. The cover was made available on digit streaming sites, along with a music video on Sound Republica’s official YouTube channel.

## Description

* English
* Korean

### Honestly : the COLOR ruby rose

A remake project where a hidden classic meets a new voice to add a new color.
As its second entry, H:SEAN’s “Honestly” has taken on a deep pink charm and been reborn as HeeJin (LOONA)’s “Honestly”.
HeeJin, who is highly regarded in every facet of an idol member including vocal, rap, and dance, properly shows off her prowess as a vocalist in this solo.
HeeJin’s “Honestly” is a future bass reinterpretation that emphasizes the synths in the drop while maintaining the original’s R&B feel. Whereas the original moved through a measured progression, HeeJin’s “Honestly” progresses dynamically with ever-changing sounds that are like the diverse colors she possesses.

### HeeJin’s message

Working as part of a group, I often need to tailor my tone to the direction of the song. Sometimes I even confuse myself, and this song came to me as a great opportunity. I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect my calmer voice.

### H:SEAN’s message

My song “Honestly” reflects the emotions of many kinds of love in an uncertain state, like in flirting or a crush. It represents a situation that you might have experienced at least once if you have loved, so I think many people may be able to identify as they listen!
It’s so meaningful that Ms. HeeJin got to do a remake of this song in a different vibe than the original, through this great opportunity. It can be enjoyable to compare the original and remake so I hope you will have a great time listening! Thank you so much to everyone who worked hard on this project also!!

### Honestly : the COLOR ruby rose

숨겨진 명곡이 새로운 목소리를 만나 새로운 색을 더하는 리메이크 프로젝트.
두 번째 주자로 ‘H:SEAN’의 Honestly가 진한 분홍빛의 매력을 더해 ‘희진 (이달의 소녀)’의 Honestly로 재탄생되었다.
보컬, 랩, 댄스 등 아이돌 멤버로서는 모든 영역에서 높은 평가를 받는 ‘희진 (이달의 소녀)’은 이번 솔로곡을 통해 보컬리스트로서의 역량을 제대로 보여준다.
‘희진 (이달의 소녀)’의 Honestly는 원곡의 R&B 느낌을 유지하며 Drop 파트의 신스 사운드를 강조해 Future Bass 스타일로 재해석한 곡으로, 원곡이 차분한 전개를 통해 곡이 전개되었다면 ‘희진 (이달의 소녀)’의 Honestly는 그녀가 가진 다양한 색깔처럼 계속해서 변화하는 사운드로 다이나믹하게 전개된다.

### 희진 (이달의 소녀)의 메시지

그룹활동을 하다보면 저의 음색을 곡의 방향성에 맞춰야 할 때가 많습니다. 가끔은 제 자신에게도 헷갈릴 때가 많곤 한데 이 곡이 저에게 좋은 기회로 와 준 것 같아요. 이번 기회를 통해 저의 담담한 목소리를 담아내보고 싶었습니다.

### H:SEAN의 메시지

제 곡 ‘Honestly’는 썸 혹은 짝사랑처럼 불확실한 상태에서의 여러 사랑의 감정들을 담은 노래입니다. 사랑을 한다면 한번쯤은 겪어봤을 상황을 나타낸만큼 많은 분들께서 공감하며 들어보실 수 있으리라 생각합니다!
이렇게 좋은 기회를 통해 원곡과는 다른 느낌으로 희진님께서 리메이크 해주시게되어 정말 뜻깊습니다. 원곡과 리메이크버전을 비교하며 들어보는 재미도 있는만큼 즐겁게 들어주셨으면 좋겠습니다! 프로젝트에 힘써주신 분들께도 너무 감사드립니다!!

## Lyrics

* KOR
* ROM
* ENG

## Korean

사라질지도 몰라 Without it
그토록 원해왔던 건 What is it
눈을 감으면 oh oh
잡힐 것처럼 oh oh
나를 놀리네 yeah 나를 놀리네

I was thinkin’ ‘bout you too
너도 나를 놀리듯 too
Far away from me
but 금방 또 가깝지

Also and also yeah
Feeling like I’m fallin’
Feeling like I’m fallin’
Feelin' like I’m fallin’
Feelin' like I’m fallin’

늦었다고 네게 말할까 아니
너 떠날까봐 확실치 않아
난 언제까지 기다려야하나
I don’t know
what you are thinkin’ about now

Umm 난 어 없는 척 interest yeah
Umm 난 어 없는 척 interest yeah
Umm 난 어 너무 넘쳐 interest yeah
Umm 난 어 너무 넘쳐 넘쳐

Ever since you left this city
불이 꺼진 도시의 밤
너에 대한 나의 thought
Even if you don’t know

Ever since you left this city
불이 꺼진 도시의 밤
너에 대한 나의 thought
Even if you don’t know

Oh 나를 바라보던 너의 눈 너의 눈
넌 뭘 생각하고 있는지
다 알 수 있었으면 좋겠어 좋겠어

I told you honestly in the night
Though not sober
but it was true it was true
It was truly talking ‘bout my mind
I want you not to forget
I want you remember that

## Romanization

sarajiljido molla Without it
geutorok wonhaewatdeon geon What is it
nuneul gameumyeon oh oh
japil geotcheoreom oh oh
nareul nolline yeah nareul nolline

I was thinkin’ ‘bout you too
neodo nareul nollideut too
Far away from me
but geumbang tto gakkapji

Also and also yeah
Feeling like I’m fallin’
Feeling like I’m fallin’
Feelin’ like I’m fallin’
Feelin’ like I’m fallin’

neujeotdago nege malhalkka ani
neo tteonalkkabwa hwaksilchi ana
nan eonjekkaji gidaryeoyahana
I don’t know
what you are thinkin’ about now

Umm nan eo eomneun cheok interest yeah
Umm nan eo eomneun cheok interest yeah
Umm nan eo neomu neomchyeo interest yeah
Umm nan eo neomu neomchyeo neomchyeo

Ever since you left this city
buri kkeojin dosiui bam
neoe daehan naui thought
Even if you don’t know

Ever since you left this city
buri kkeojin dosiui bam
neoe daehan naui thought
Even if you don’t know

Oh nareul barabodeon neoui nun neoui nun
neon mwol saenggakago inneunji
da al su isseosseumyeon jokesseo jokesseo

I told you honestly in the night
Though not sober
but it was true it was true
It was truly talking ‘bout my mind
I want you not to forget
I want you remember that

## Translation

I might disappear, without it
The thing I’ve wanted so badly, what is it
When I close my eyes, oh oh
As if it might be caught, oh oh
It taunts me, yeah it taunts me

I was thinkin’ ‘bout you too
As if you’re taunting me too
Far away from me
But soon you’re near again

Also and also yeah
Feeling like I’m fallin’
Feeling like I’m fallin’
Feelin’ like I’m fallin’
Feelin’ like I’m fallin’

Should I tell you it’s too late, no
Uncertain because you might leave
How long must I wait
I don’t know
What you are thinkin’ about now

Umm, I pretend like I got no interest, yeah
Umm, I pretend like I got no interest, yeah
Umm, I’m so full of interest, yeah
Umm, I’m so full, so full

Ever since you left this city
The night of a city with the lights gone out
Towards you, my thought
Even if you don’t know

Ever since you left this city
The night of a city with the lights gone out
Towards you, my thought
Even if you don’t know

Oh, your eyes that gazed at me, your eyes
What you must be thinking of
Wish I could know it all, wish I could

I told you honestly in the night
Though not sober
But it was true, it was true
It was truly talking ‘bout my mind
I want you not to forget
I want you remember that

## Gallery

### Teasers

Teaser
 @soundrepublica\_koreaD-2 interview
 @soundrepublica\_koreaD-1 interview
 @soundrepublica\_korea
## Links

### Official

* 이달의 소녀/희진 (LOONA/HeeJin) “Honestly” MUSIC VIDEO

### Download/Stream

* Apple Music
* Spotify
* Amazon Music
* YouTube Music
* Melon

## Credits

* Lyrics: H:SEAN
* Composition: H:SEAN, LA TRUE
* Arrangement: Paper Planet (페이퍼플래닛), Hong Ji-hee (홍지희)
* Vocal Director: Kim Kiwi (김키위)
* Background Vocals: HeeJin, Paper Planet, H:SEAN
* Recording: Lee Jae-myung (이재명) @JM Studio
* Mixing: Paper Planet
* Mastering: Miles Showell @Abbey Road Studios, London, UK
* Executive Producer: SOUND REPUBLICA Inc.

## Trivia

* HeeJin gave two interviews leading up to the release of this song. They can be found translated into English here: (1) and (2).

## References

* Korean lyrics: Melon
* English translation: Team Subbits

1. ↑ Team Subbits. “(Lyrics) Heejin - Honestly”. 2022.07.13
2. ↑ Melon “*Honestly* 앨범 정보” Melon. 2022.07.13