Believe Me
♫ Fort Minor Lyrics
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I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I, won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now, believe me
Ryu:
Yo, I don't wanna be the one to blame
You like fun and games, keep playin' 'em
I'm just sayin'
Think back then we was like one and the same
On the right track, but I was on the wrong train
It's like that, now you gotta face the pain
And the devil's got a fresh new place to play
In your brain like a maze you can never escape
The rain, every damn day's the same shade of grey
Mike:
Hey, I used to have a little bit of a plan
Used to, have a concept of where I stand
But that concept slipped right outta my hand
Now, I don't really even know who I am
Yo, what do I have to say? Maybe
I should do what I have to do to break free, and
Whatever happens to you, we'll see
But its not gonna happen with me
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I, won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now, believe me
Mike:
Back then, I thought you were just like me
Somebody who could see all the pain I see
But you proved to me unintentionally
That you would self destruct eventually
Now I'm thinkin' like the mistake that I made doesn't hurt
But it's not gonna work cause its
Really much worse than I thought
I wished you were something you were not
And now this guilt is really all that I've got
Tak:
You turned your back and walk away ashamed
All you got
Is a memory and pain, nothing makes sense
You stare at the ground, and hear my voice inside your head
When no one else is around
What do I have to say
Maybe I should do what I have to do to break free, yeah
Whatever happens to you, we'll see
But it's not gonna happen to me
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I, won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now, believe me
(Yeah. Lets go)
I'm guess that this is where we've come to
(Yeah)
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I, won't be there when you go down
(Yeah)
Just so you know now
You're on your own now, believe me
I'm doing what I have to do
You're on your own now believe me
Whatever happens to you
You're on your own now believe me
What do I have to say?
You're on your own now believe me
Its not gonna happen to me
You're on your own now believe me
The lyrics of "Believe Me" by Fort Minor speak about the breakup of a close relationship and the difficult emotions that come with it. The song starts with the acknowledgement that both parties have come to a point where they can no longer trust each other fully. The singer warns the other that they will not be there to help when they fall. The first verse spoken by Ryu touches on the idea that the singer is not the only one at fault for the relationship's end. Ryu says that he doesn't want to take all the blame for the breakup, but he acknowledges that he played a role in it. He notes that the other person chose to continue to play games and not take the relationship seriously, leading to its eventual failure.
Mike's verse starts with his own self-realization of how lost he has become after the breakup. He talks about how he had a plan before, but it slipped from his fingers. He then goes on to say that he cannot save the other person, and that they will self-destruct on their own. The third verse, by Tak, describes the aftermath of the breakup. The other person is left with a memory of the pain they caused and a feeling that nothing makes sense. They hear the voice of the singer in their head, but it brings them no comfort. In the end, the singer reminds the other that they are on their own now, and they need to believe that they will make the right decisions to move forward.
Overall, the song is an emotional and reflective look at the end of a close relationship. It highlights the feelings of betrayal, regret, and self-doubt that come with such an event. It also emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and being honest with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess that this is where we've come to
This is the current state of our relationship or situation.
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
I don't need you to believe what I'm saying, it's up to you.
But I, won't be there when you go down
I won't be around to pick up the pieces when things fall apart.
Just so you know now
I want to make sure you understand this upfront.
You're on your own now, believe me
You're responsible for your own choices and actions, regardless of what you believe.
Yo, I don't wanna be the one to blame
I don't want to be held responsible for what happens next.
You like fun and games, keep playin' 'em
You enjoy living in the moment and avoiding serious issues.
I'm just sayin'
I want you to understand my perspective on this.
Think back then we was like one and the same
We used to be very similar in our outlook on life.
On the right track, but I was on the wrong train
We were heading towards a good path together, but I made some mistakes that prevented us from reaching our full potential.
It's like that, now you gotta face the pain
Now you have to deal with the consequences of our choices and actions.
And the devil's got a fresh new place to play
Negative influences or thoughts are now taking hold of your mind.
In your brain like a maze you can never escape
The negative thoughts and feelings are overwhelming and seem to have no way out.
The rain, every damn day's the same shade of grey
Life feels dull, hopeless, and depressing.
Hey, I used to have a little bit of a plan
I had some goals and aspirations, but something went wrong somewhere.
Used to, have a concept of where I stand
I had a clear sense of my identity and purpose in life.
But that concept slipped right outta my hand
Unfortunately, I lost sight of what I wanted for myself and lost my way.
Now, I don't really even know who I am
I'm feeling lost, confused, and unsure of what to do next.
Back then, I thought you were just like me
I used to believe that we had a lot in common.
Somebody who could see all the pain I see
I thought you were someone who could understand my struggles and difficult experiences.
But you proved to me unintentionally
Your actions or behavior showed me something about yourself that I didn't realize before.
That you would self destruct eventually
Your behavior could lead to your own downfall if you don't change your ways.
Now I'm thinkin' like the mistake that I made doesn't hurt
I'm trying to convince myself that I'm okay with what happened, but deep down, I know I'm not.
But it's not gonna work cause its
I can't keep pretending that everything is okay when it's not.
Really much worse than I thought
The consequences of our actions are more severe than I anticipated.
I wished you were something you were not
I had certain expectations for you, which you didn't meet or exceed.
And now this guilt is really all that I've got
I feel guilty about what happened and struggle to let go of my regrets.
You turned your back and walk away ashamed
You feel guilty about what happened and can't face me.
All you got
The only thing left for you is…
Is a memory and pain, nothing makes sense
You're left with painful memories and feelings of confusion.
You stare at the ground, and hear my voice inside your head
You can't escape my words or thoughts, even when you're alone with your own mind.
When no one else is around
Even in your solitary moments, I still occupy your thoughts.
I'm doing what I have to do
I'm taking care of my own business and focusing on my priorities.
Whatever happens to you
Regardless of what happens to you…
You're on your own now believe me
You're responsible for your own life and the choices you make.
What do I have to say?
There's not much else I can say to convince you to do the right thing.
Its not gonna happen to me
I won't let myself be dragged down by your negative behavior or choices.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW RYAN MAGINN, MIKE SHINODA, TAKBIR KHALID BASHIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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