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Believer
3 Doors Down Lyrics

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Would've been in doubt that this to started out
That everything would turn out this way,
First it was a phone call then it was another
From a mother who was ready to play
She said things that no one ever told me before
How could I have known that she wanted to settle the score?

Then a man came in I can probably see it

And it looks like you're having fun
But when I get back, you're gonna be bleeding
So I think son you'd better run
Now I think I should be leaving
'Cause it looks like I've got enough
She was a deceiver, but I had to believe her
When she told me she was in love
(She told me she was in love, she told me she was in love)

I am gonna rock and fix it just another minute
But I guess it was a minute too late
I know he was coming and I should have been running
If he'd caught me I would never escaped
Now I know it never should have been a surprise
How could I have known that she was only telling me lies

'Cause a man came in I thought you were leaving
But I see you're still having fun
But when I get back, you're gonna be bleeding
So I think son you'd better run
Now I see I should be leaving
'Cause it looks like I've got enough
She was a deceiver, but I had to believe her
When she told me she was in love

Don't blame me,
It's not my fault,
Don't blame me,
I'm not the one

'Cause a man came in I thought you were leaving
But I see you're still having fun
But now I am back back, you're gonna be bleeding
So I think son you'd better run
Now I see I should be leaving
'Cause it looks like I've got enough
She was a deceiver, but I had to believe her
When she told me she was in love

She told me she was in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Believer" by 3 Doors Down tell a story of deception, betrayal, and the consequences of trusting the wrong person. The singer receives a phone call from a woman, who turns out to be a mother seeking revenge. She says things that he has never heard before, hinting that someone is after him. Later, a man enters the picture and warns him that he's in danger, but the singer believes the lies the woman has told him.

The second verse continues to build the tension, as the singer knows that he should have taken the warning seriously and run away. He realizes that the woman has been lying to him, but it's too late. The man enters again, and this time he's not leaving without a fight. The singer has no choice but to run, but he knows that it's his fault for believing in someone who didn't deserve his trust.

The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting the wrong person, and the tragic consequences that can result when we let our guard down. It's a reminder that we should always be careful about who we trust, and that sometimes it's better to walk away than to risk getting hurt.

Line by Line Meaning

Would’ve been in doubt that this to started out, that everything would turn out this way
At the beginning, I had some doubts about how everything would end up.

First it was a phone call then it was another, from a mother who was ready to play
I received a phone call from my mother who was eager to intervene.

She said things that no one ever told me before, how could I have known that she wanted to settle the score?
My mother revealed some previously unknown details about the situation, which indicated that she had her own agenda.

Then a man came in I can probably see it, and it looks like you're having fun
A man appeared on the scene, and it seems like you're enjoying yourself with him.

But when I get back, you're gonna be bleeding, so I think son you'd better run
When I return, you will face the consequences of your actions, so you should leave now.

Now I think I should be leaving, 'cause it looks like I've got enough
I am considering leaving because it appears that the situation has become too intense for me to handle.

She was a deceiver, but I had to believe her, when she told me she was in love
I knew deep down that she was not truthful, but I wanted to believe that she loved me.

I am gonna rock and fix it just another minute, but I guess it was a minute too late
I thought I could handle the situation if I just stayed a little longer, but I realized I waited too long.

I know he was coming and I should have been running, if he'd caught me I would never escaped
I knew the man was coming, and I should have left earlier, as otherwise there would be no chance for me to escape.

But a man came in I thought you were leaving, but I see you're still having fun
When the man arrived, I thought you would have left, but instead, I see you are still enjoying yourself.

Don't blame me, It's not my fault, Don't blame me, I'm not the one
Do not hold me responsible for the consequences of your actions, as I am not the one to blame.

But now I am back back, you're gonna be bleeding, so I think son you'd better run
Now that I have returned, you will face the consequences, so I suggest you leave now.

She told me she was in love
Despite everything, she convinced me that she truly loved me.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALONZO STEVENSON, BLUEY ROBINSON, NAZARINE HENDERSON, TONY REYES

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