Honestly (Zwan song)

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

"Honestly"
Single by Zwan
from the album Mary Star of the Sea
Released2002
February 24, 2003 (re-release)
Length3:47
LabelReprise
Songwriter(s)Billy Corgan
Producer(s)Billy Corgan, Bjorn Thorsrud
Zwan singles chronology
"Honestly"
(2002)
"Lyric"
(2003)

The B-side "The Number of the Beast", an acoustic cover version of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, was used in the opening credits of the 2002 film Spun by director Jonas Åkerlund.

Content

"Honestly" is a rock 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.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Billy Corgan, except where noted..

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Honestly" 3:47
2."The Number of the Beast"Steve Harris4:18
3."Freedom Ain't What It Used to Be" 4:05

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2003) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 26
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) 17
Germany (Official German Charts)[2] 86
Ireland (IRMA)[3] 42
Italy (FIMI)[4] 18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 92
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6] 35
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 28
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] 3
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] 7
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10] 21

References

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