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I Still Believe
Frank Turner Lyrics


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Hear ye, hear ye, friends and Romans, countrymen.
Hear ye, hear ye, punks and skins and journeymen
Hear ye, hear ye, my sisters and my brethren.
The time is coming near.

Come ye, come ye, to soulless corporate circus tops.
Come ye, come ye, to toilet circuit touring snobs.
Come ye, come ye, to bedrooms, bars and bunker squats.
The sound is ringing clear.

Now who'd have thought that after all,
Something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all.
And who'd have thought that after all, it was rock 'n' roll.

Hear ye, hear ye, now anybody could take this stage.
Hear ye, hear ye, and make miracles for minimum wage.
Hear ye, hear ye, these folk songs for the modern age,
Will hold us in their arms.

Right here, right now, Elvis brings his children home.
Right here, right now, you never have to feel alone.
Right here, right now, teenage kicks and gramophones.
We hold them in our hearts.

Now who'd have thought that after all,
Something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all.
Now who'd have thought that after all, it was rock 'n' roll.

And I still believe (I still believe) in the saints.
Yeah, in Jerry Lee and in Johnny and all the greats.
And I still believe (I still believe) in the sound,
That has the power to raise a temple and tear it down.

And I still believe (I still believe) in the need,
For guitars and drums and desperate poetry.
And I still believe (I still believe) that everyone,
Can find a song for every time they've lost and every time they've won.

So just remember folks we not just saving lives, we're saving souls,
And we're having fun.

And I still believe.

Now who'd have thought that after all,
Something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all.
Now who'd have thought that after all,
Something so simple, something so small.
Who'd have thought, that after all it's rock 'n' roll?

Overall Meaning

Frank Turner's "I Still Believe" is a powerful and upbeat anthem declaring the unifying and transformative power of rock 'n' roll music. The song proclaims that anyone can take the stage and make miracles for minimum wage, and that the sound has the power to raise temples and tear them down. The opening lines of the song form a call to arms, inviting punks and skins, corporate executives and indie circuit touring snobs, all to come together for a unified purpose.


The song goes on to state that something as simple as rock 'n' roll has saved us all, and that we hold the greats of the genre, such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash, in our hearts. The lyrics also mention teenage kicks and gramophones, reminding us of the never-ending cycle of youth and the nostalgia that comes with rock music. The song concludes with a message that we're not just saving lives, but we're saving souls, and that we're having fun.


"I Still Believe" is a nod to Frank Turner's own musical heroes, Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer of The Clash, and the message of the song was inspired by Turner's own experiences in the punk rock scene. The song has been used as an anthem for various causes and movements, including the London 2012 Olympics and the Occupy Wall Street movement.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear ye, hear ye, friends and Romans, countrymen.
Listen up, everyone from all walks of life.


Hear ye, hear ye, punks and skins and journeymen
Listen up, those who are seen as outsiders or rebels.


Hear ye, hear ye, my sisters and my brethren.
Listen up, everyone who is like family to me.


The time is coming near.
Something important is about to happen.


Come ye, come ye, to soulless corporate circus tops.
Come to the big, impersonal concerts put on by big business.


Come ye, come ye, to toilet circuit touring snobs.
Come to the small-scale, underground music scene.


Come ye, come ye, to bedrooms, bars and bunker squats.
Come to the intimate, grassroots venues where music is played.


The sound is ringing clear.
This music is full of passion and emotion.


Now who'd have thought that after all,
It's amazing to see that in the end,


Something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all.
The power of music can lift us up and bring us together.


Hear ye, hear ye, now anybody could take this stage.
Anyone can make great music if they put their heart and soul into it.


Hear ye, hear ye, and make miracles for minimum wage.
Success in music is not about money, but about touching people's hearts and minds.


Hear ye, hear ye, these folk songs for the modern age,
The music of today reflects the hopes and dreams of our times.


Will hold us in their arms.
This music is like a warm embrace that we can hold onto.


Right here, right now, Elvis brings his children home.
The great musicians of the past still have a place in our hearts and in our world today.


Right here, right now, you never have to feel alone.
Music is always there for us, even when we feel isolated from the world.


Right here, right now, teenage kicks and gramophones.
Times may change, but the power of music remains the same.


We hold them in our hearts.
Our love for music never fades away.


And I still believe (I still believe) in the saints.
I still believe in the great musicians who inspire us all.


Yeah, in Jerry Lee and in Johnny and all the greats.
I believe in the legends of the past who helped shape rock 'n' roll.


And I still believe (I still believe) in the sound,
I still believe in the music that has the power to move us.


That has the power to raise a temple and tear it down.
This music can both create and destroy, but it always leaves a lasting impression.


And I still believe (I still believe) in the need,
I still believe in the importance of music in our lives.


For guitars and drums and desperate poetry.
Music can take many forms, but it always comes from the heart.


And I still believe (I still believe) that everyone,
I believe that anyone can find meaning and joy in music.


Can find a song for every time they've lost and every time they've won.
No matter what we experience in life, there is a song that can help us feel better.


So just remember folks we not just saving lives, we're saving souls,
Music can have a powerful impact on our minds, hearts, and spirits.


And we're having fun.
Most importantly, music should be enjoyed and celebrated.


Now who'd have thought that after all,
It's amazing to see that in the end,


Something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all.
The power of music can lift us up and bring us together.


Now who'd have thought that after all,
It's amazing to see that in the end,


Something so simple, something so small.
The power of music is often overlooked and underestimated.


Who'd have thought, that after all it's rock 'n' roll?
Rock 'n' roll has the power to change lives and bring people together in ways we never imagined.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS EDWARD TURNER

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TheRovingGent89

The lyrics in the stretch from "I still believe in the saints, yeah in Jerry Lee and in Johnny and all the greats" to "so just remember folks, we're not just saving lives, we're saving souls and we're having fun" are some of the best I've ever come across. This song is a banger.

Neil Allender

🐉😘🤣

gamtam

Artists like Frank Turner deserve more respect .. 

NarcoticDimension

that is simply untrue.

Danny Gomes

First time I've heard this, you might be right about this...

lorna presant

I agree completely

fiona gregg

No they don't

fiona gregg

@NarcoticDimension haha. I'm with you.

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Dennis Soter

Raw, unsophisticated, genuine rock 'n' roll. Makes you feel good and a bit nostalgic.

Crypto 2103

Hope you are doing well brother. Spot on comment

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