The Honest Failure Test (Sir Gawain)

[Verse 1] I woke up in armor, polished and clean Swore I’d be honest, whatever that means No lies on my lips, no tricks in my hands Just me and my morals and slightly damp pants Then a green man appeared in the local inn Said “let’s test your virtue, let the chaos begin” I said “sounds efficient, I’ll probably pass” He laughed like my future was made out of glass [Pre-Chorus] I didn’t know honor could feel like this Like overthinking every single breath I miss [Chorus] I’m Sir Gawain, I don’t cheat, I don’t steal I just make everything way too real I confess to the clouds, I apologize to rain I’m not a hero, I’m a paperwork stain Oh I try, oh I try But truth makes me cry I’m winning the test By losing my mind [Verse 2] They gave me a girdle, said “this will protect” I said “should I mention it? better reject” So I didn’t say nothing, which felt like a crime Now silence is louder than battle drums in time I count every second where honesty bends Like taxes for feelings I owe to my friends Even trees look at me like I overshare I’m morally choking on clean open air [Pre-Chorus] Every noble decision I try to defend Turns into a courtroom that never will end [Chorus] I’m Sir Gawain, I don’t cheat, I don’t steal I just make everything way too real I confess to the wind, I explain to the flame I win every argument except my own name Oh I try, oh I try But truth makes me die I passed every test And still wonder why [Bridge] Maybe courage is not what they said Maybe it’s just not panicking in your head But I’m panicking politely, well-mannered and slow While my self-esteem signs a formal “no” [Final Chorus] I’m Sir Gawain, I survived, I confess But I turned every victory into a mess No dragons defeated, no glory in sight Just me being honest at 3 in the night Oh I try, oh I try But I over-explain why I’m the winner they praise Who still feels like “nice try”