Believe Me
Beastie Boys Lyrics
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All Good in the zone
Something you don't have to tell me
Something you don't have to sell me
I'm feeling so
Believe in Me
And what wasn't said
I wasn't lying
And what do I have to do
It's not for lack of trying
What I don't know
Believe in Me
In "Believe Me," Beastie Boys is exploring the concept of self-belief, emphasizing the fact that true belief comes from within rather than being influenced by external factors. The lines "And I thought it was known, all good in the zone" suggests that the singer believed they had everything under control, and they were in their comfort zone.
The lines "Something you don't have to tell me, something you don't have to sell me" express the singer's confidence in their own abilities and decision-making skills. They are secure in themselves and don't need external validation.
The phrase "Believe in Me" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the importance of self-belief. The lines "And what wasn't said, I wasn't lying" emphasize the singer's honesty and authenticity. They have nothing to hide and are transparent in their actions and words.
The lines "And what do I have to do, it's not for lack of trying" suggest that the singer has put in effort to achieve what they want, but it hasn't been successful yet. However, they are not giving up and still believe in themselves and their abilities.
Overall, "Believe Me" is a song that encourages listeners to have faith in themselves, trust their instincts, and never stop trying to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
And I thought it was knows
I believed that the situation was understood by everyone involved.
All Good in the zone
Everything is going well and according to plan.
Something you don't have to tell me
I already know what you're going to say or suggest.
Something you don't have to sell me
I don't need any convincing or persuasion regarding this matter.
I'm feeling so
I am experiencing a strong emotion or state of mind.
Believe in Me
Trust me and have faith in what I'm saying or doing.
And what wasn't said
There was something left unsaid or unspoken.
I wasn't lying
I was telling the truth, even if it may not have been the whole truth.
And what do I have to do
I'm not sure what is required of me in this situation.
It's not for lack of trying
I have put in effort and attempted to do what is necessary.
What I don't know
There are things that I am unaware of or do not understand.
Believe in Me
Have faith that I will figure it out or find a solution despite my lack of knowledge.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, ADAM HOROVITZ, AMERY SMITH, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH
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