Smoking
Bill Hicks Lyrics

Chicago
The song begins with the name of the city where the artist may have experienced the emotions expressed in the lyrics

Chicago 18
The title of the song which may hold personal significance for the artist or simply be a way to begin the story

I used to be the first one to cry
The artist is sharing that they were once very emotional and quick to shed tears

So afraid of a lonely tomorrow.
This line suggests that the artist was anxious about the future and the possibility of being alone

Heartache was all that I had
The artist had experienced a lot of emotional turmoil and pain in the past

To call my own- so all alone.
The artist felt isolated and alone in their sadness

You came along and gave to my life
The artist met someone who had a positive impact on their life

Something more than the pain and the sorrow.
The person the artist met provided a sense of hope and happiness that they hadn't experienced before

Now that you're with me, we'll never be alone,
The artist feels supported and secure in their relationship

In love, in love.
The artist is expressing their love for the person who has had such a positive impact on their life

CHORUS: I believe
The chorus begins with a powerful statement of the artist's belief in the love they have received

In the love that you gave,
The artist is grateful for the love they have received from their partner

I believe
The artist repeats their belief in their partner and their love

In the life that you saved,
The artist suggests that their partner has helped them move past their pain and suffering

I believe how you make me feel
The artist is celebrating the positive impact their partner has had on their emotions and well-being

Today
The artist is emphasizing that their partner's impact is ongoing and present

I believe in you
The artist concludes the chorus with a statement of their belief in their partner and their relationship

Night after night, I waited alone
The artist is describing the loneliness they felt before meeting their partner

For something deeper than yesterday's feelings.
The artist was longing for an emotional connection that was more substantial and long-lasting than what they had experienced in the past

Never believing that love would ever come
The artist had lost hope that they would find the kind of love they were looking for

To me- oh no.
The artist had resigned themselves to the idea that they would be alone

Then there was you, and out of the blue,
The artist is emphasizing how unexpected and wonderful it was to meet their partner

Once a heart that was broken was healing.
The artist is suggesting that their partner has helped them move past their emotional pain and start to heal

Love is the reason we'll never be alone,
The artist is expressing the idea that love can provide a sense of security and support that can help both parties feel less alone

Oh no- oh no
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis

CHORUS
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the artist's belief in their partner and their relationship

I still believe,
The artist is reaffirming their belief in their relationship

Believe in something right.
The artist is emphasizing that they believe in the goodness and value of their relationship

'Cause I love you for believing in me.
The artist is expressing their love and gratitude for their partner's support and belief in them

I believe in you.
The song concludes with a final statement of the artist's belief in their partner and their future together