"Honestly" is a song by American rock band Hot Chelle Rae. It was released as the third single from their second album Whatever on March 22, 2012. The song premiered exclusively via Alternative Press on March 7, 2012. The song was written by Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet, Ian Keaggy, C. Kelly, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz and produced by S*A*M and Sluggo, Chad Royce, and Scott Mann.
Critical reception Scott Shelter of PopCrush stated, "Hot Chelle Rae have created a tell-off tune for anyone whose young love doesn't work out as planned. Though some elements of the track, like the 'Hey!' and 'Oh!' chants during the chorus, feel a little too by-the-numbers, the song's infectious nature makes it a solid follow-up to recent hits 'Tonight Tonight' and 'I Like It Like That'."
Music video The music video for the song was released on March 23, 2012 and featuring actress Ashley Benson from Pretty Little Liars.
Track listing
Credits and personnel Lead vocals – Hot Chelle Rae Producers – S*A*M and Sluggo, Chad Royce, Scott Mann Lyrics – Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet, Ian Keaggy, C. Kelly, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz Label: RCA Records
Charts Chart (2012) Peakposition
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Honestly" Region Date Format Label(s) United States March 27, 2012 Mainstream airplay RCA
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