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"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
Released	2002 February 24, 2003 (re-release)
Length	3:47
Label	Reprise
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

Personnel

• Linda Strawberry – additional singing and piano

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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