An Honest Mistake

The Bravery

About An Honest Mistake

"An Honest Mistake" is a song by American rock band The Bravery. It was released as their debut single and the lead single from their self-titled studio album on February 28, 2005. The song peaked at number 6 on the Scottish Singles Chart and number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. "An Honest Mistake" was also featured on the soundtrack of the video games Burnout Revenge (as a remix) and MVP Baseball 2005; in MVP, the song is listed as "Honest Mistake". The song is also featured in the video game True Crime: New York City, in The O. C. season 2 finale "The Dearly Beloved" and in the CSI: NY season 2 episode "Youngblood". The song is playable on the UK version of the game SingStar Rocks!. It was also played in the Heroes episode "Orientation" in Season 4 and was featured in the 2011 film Detention, with a Grey's Anatomy episode named after it. 


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People-they don't mean a thing to you
They move right through you 
Just like your breath
But sometimes I still think of you
And I wanted you to know
My old friend
I swear I never meant for this
Don't look at me that way
It was an honest mistake
Sometimes I forget I'm still awake 
I fucked up and say these things out loud

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The Bravery

The Bravery is an American rock band formed in New York City in 2003 that consists of Sam Endicott (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Zakarin (lead guitar, backing vocals), John Conway (keyboards, backing vocals), Mike Hindert (bass, backing vocals), and Anthony Burulcich (drums, backing vocals). more »

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Written by: SAMUEL BINGHAM ENDICOTT

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
"An Honest Mistake" was composed by the band's lead vocalist, Sam Endicott.
Album Placement
The song is part of The Bravery's self-titled debut album, which was released in 2005.
Single Release
It was also released as a single that reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video Director
The director of the elaborate music video of "An Honest Mistake" is Michael Palmieri, known for his work with other notable artists.
Video Concept
The music video is inspired by Rube Goldberg machines, featuring a series of chain reactions set in motion as the band plays on.
Unique Instrumentation
"An Honest Mistake" is notable for its unique use of synthesizers in the punk indie genre.
Rock Band Appearance
The song was included in the video game "Rock Band 3" as a playable track.
Popularity beyond Borders
"An Honest Mistake" was a significant international hit and helped to garner a global fanbase for the band.
Use in Media
The song's popularity led to its feature in several TV shows and films, including "The O.C." and "Never Back Down."
Remix
Electronic music duo Superdiscount released a popular remix of "An Honest Mistake."
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics are often interpreted as dealing with themes of betrayal and regret, although the band has never officially confirmed any specific meaning.
Live Performances
"An Honest Mistake" became a common fixture in the band's live performances due to its popularity.
Spin Magazine Recognition
"An Honest Mistake" was named one of the 40 best songs of 2005 by Spin Magazine.

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