Ben Platt, Honest Man | Somber Sunday 💎

Actor and pop singer Ben Platt ushers in Somber Sunday with “Honest Man,” which encompasses the tough topic of sexuality.

Somber Sunday perfectly captures the end of the weekend with its sadness, disappointment, and look towards yet another mad Monday. On the seventh edition of Somber Sunday, May 17, 2020, actor and pop singer Ben Platt tackles tough subject matter with “Honest Man,” which hails from his debut album, Sing to Me Instead.

“It’s easier for us to hide / If you come out, then so will I / Promise that I’ll meet you halfway…”  Sing to Me Instead comprises of some truly well-written songs that encompass love and open up about his sexuality, as well as captivating vocal performances. “Honest Man” is one of the better songs from Sing to Me Instead. Sexuality plays a role on “Honest Man” as Patrick Ryan (USA Today) writes in an article that “‘Honest Man’ was inspired by one of Platt’s exes who wasn’t fully out of the closet.” Ryan goes on to quote Platt regarding the song:

“It was his first real relationship and he had a lot of self-hatred issues that rubbed off on me… He would try to make me feel embarrassed about doing nice things for him and wanting to tell people about us, so the song is about refusing to put up with that.”

“Honest Man” commences with piano accompaniment, played in a soulful, gospel-tinged style.  After Platt establishes the tone of the record, more instrumentation enters in, and his runs grow more liberal.  Once more, his voice sounds authentic and powerful to the nth degree.  Among the more impressive accomplishments of “Honest Man” is Platt’s incredible falsetto and the catchy, memorably penned chorus:

“I am an honest man
Why can’t you take my hand?
I’m not what you planned, but I’m a safe place to land
I am an honest man.”

“Honest” Man previously appeared on the playlist, 11 Honest, True, or Truthful Songs

Ben Platt • Sing to Me Instead • Atlantic • 2019

Ben Platt, “Honest Man” | Somber Sunday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, AtlanticBrent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]