The song "Honesty" by Jason Gray explores the themes of trust, doubt, and vulnerability in a relationship with God. The lyrics portray a struggle between the narrator's desire to trust God and their frustration with unanswered prayers and lingering pain. The song begins with the narrator admitting that if they were to say they still trusted God, they would be lying. Despite feeling this way, they find themselves always talking to God when expressing their lack of belief. The narrator acknowledges their confusion and how deeply they are invested in their relationship with God, but they don't understand what is happening. The chorus questions why, if God is the healer, their heart remains broken and their wounds still open. The narrator wonders what God wants from them and if they are willing to offer everything, including their honesty. They apologize for speaking to God in such a way but hope that their hurting heart is heard through their angry words. The narrator doesn't want God to leave, even though they told Him to, because they are deeply attached and uncertain about the situation. The second verse continues the theme of brokenness and unanswered prayers. The narrator questions why God isn't answering them and wonders if God truly wants everything from them, even their doubts and anger. They express their struggle and how they feel like they are going through difficult times, but they continue to sing and have faith that things will be okay. The bridge brings a change in tone as the narrator sings "Hallelujah" repeatedly. Even though they are going through hard times, they still have hope and are praising God. Despite their doubts and anger, they hold onto the belief that everything will be well in the end. The final verse seeks reassurance from God, referencing His promise to not leave the narrator broken. They express their need for God's presence in the moment and question why God isn't answering them. The narrator wonders what God wants from them when all they can bring is doubt and anger. They acknowledge that God would rather fight with them than be strangers, highlighting the importance of maintaining a relationship even during challenging times. The narrator questions whether God truly wants all of them – their agony, questioning, and honesty. Overall, "Honesty" tells a story of a relationship with God in which the narrator struggles with trust, doubts, and unanswered prayers. The song delves into themes of vulnerability, the importance of genuine communication, and the desire to understand God's intentions. Despite their struggles, the narrator holds onto hope and continues to sing.
