Don't Believe
Vashti Bunyan Lyrics
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That you'll never leave me blue
Don't you know that, that's all fallacy?
Don't you know it's not true?
You may want the love they talk about
But it isn't like they say
You will find that come tomorrow
You won't feel this way
When you say that you're in love with me
Do you really know what you mean
Or are you saying it because you've heard of it
Or because of something you've seen?
Oh, don't believe that love brings happiness
Gone tomorrow here today
Love involves so much unhappiness
Don't believe what they say
The song "Don't Believe" by Vashti Bunyan is a mellow and contemplative piece that questions the idea of love and its promises. It begins with the singer questioning the statement made by their lover that they will never leave them feeling blue. The singer then questions love itself, saying that what people say about love is not always true, and that it doesn't always bring happiness. The lyrics then suggest that the idea of love may be influenced by hearsay or external factors, and not everyone who claims to be in love truly understands what love really means.
The singer asks if their lover truly knows what they mean when they say they are in love or is simply repeating something they have heard. Vashti Bunyan's vocals and the gentle acoustic guitar add a melancholic and reflective tone to the piece, making the listener feel the sadness and uncertainty of the singer's questions.
The song is a reminder that love is far more complicated than a simple emotion, and it's not always what people claim it to be. For some, it may be a mere illusion or an idea that they are trying to force themselves to believe. The song encourages listeners to take a more realistic approach to love and to avoid being swayed by external factors that may not necessarily reflect genuine emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you'll always love me
You claim that you'll always love me, no matter what happens.
That you'll never leave me blue
You say you'll never do anything to make me sad or upset.
Don't you know that, that's all fallacy?
Do you not understand that your promises are untrue and unrealistic?
Don't you know it's not true?
You do realize that you're not being truthful even when you say that, right?
You may want the love they talk about
Perhaps you desire the kind of love that everyone speaks of.
But it isn't like they say
But the kind of love out there is not necessarily the love you are hoping for.
You will find that come tomorrow
You will see for yourself that after today, things won't be the same in regards to love.
You won't feel this way
Your feelings will change, you may no longer feel how you feel today.
When you say that you're in love with me
When you say you love me, is it really defined and understood by you?
Do you really know what you mean
Do you genuinely understand and comprehend the love that you express?
Or are you saying it because you've heard of it
Or are you just expressing it based on what you have heard from others?
Or because of something you've seen?
Or you're just saying so because you have witnessed other people fall in love?
Oh, don't believe that love brings happiness
Don't ever trust that love automatically comes with happiness.
Gone tomorrow here today
Love is fleeting and can disappear as quick as it came.
Love involves so much unhappiness
Love can cause great unhappiness if you're not careful or if the love is not reciprocated.
Don't believe what they say
Don't just go by hearsay, take time to learn and understand love for yourself.
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ngaduong642
You say that you'll always love me
That you'll never leave me blue
Don't you know that, that's all fallacy?
Don't you know it's not true?
You may want the love they talk about
But it isn't like they say
You will find that come tomorrow
You won't feel this way
When you say that you're in love with me
Do you really know what you mean
Or are you saying it because you've heard of it
Or because of something you've seen?
Oh, don't believe that love brings happiness
Gone tomorrow here today
Love involves so much unhappiness
Don't believe what they say
@manyowefew1
@@namesareforfriends4552 Hidden in your every move
Are the words that you will never say
I wanted to be the one
With road dust on my boots
And a single silver ear-ring
And a suitcase full of notes
One day you'll say what you mean
And will I be seen for a cloud of dust ?
The only things that you should keep in rows
Are your perfect teeth, and the rest you know
It's own sweet way will always go
@popykai
i'm surprised that there aren't more people talking about how beautiful her voice is
@ngaduong642
You say that you'll always love me
That you'll never leave me blue
Don't you know that, that's all fallacy?
Don't you know it's not true?
You may want the love they talk about
But it isn't like they say
You will find that come tomorrow
You won't feel this way
When you say that you're in love with me
Do you really know what you mean
Or are you saying it because you've heard of it
Or because of something you've seen?
Oh, don't believe that love brings happiness
Gone tomorrow here today
Love involves so much unhappiness
Don't believe what they say
@chrisanspach8356
thanks
@olived8620
I think that “fallacy” is “fantasy” but I’ve never looked at any lyrics for this song except for this so I could be wrong
@ghostgirl8290
@@olived8620 she said “that’s all” but she would need to say that’s all a for it to be fantasy, so I believe it’s fallacy, but I’m still not sure
@crappyaccount
💗💗💗💗
@mattameta
Our own soul is the first and only true love affair
@jenniferl.8111
This is so criminally short
@wintermoonandme
vashti bunyan is beautiful & writes in solitude.she knows whats up(:
@raiyanaghori
Yeah