I Believe
Aking Lyrics

The clear blue sea beckons me
The singer is being drawn towards the vast and serene ocean, which represents a change or escape from their current situation.

A hard-working man with cold sweat on his hands
The singer is likely a dedicated worker, but the physical manifestation of cold sweat indicates they are struggling or anxious about something.

The days drag by like dead animals
Time seems to pass slowly and monotonously for the singer, like the rotting carcasses of animals that never change or move.

Why such a modest girl would sweet talk the sinners
The artist expresses confusion over why a seemingly innocent or traditional girl would try to charm people who engage in morally questionable behavior.

Only her father would know
The true reasons for the girl's actions can only be known by her father, perhaps implying that family dynamics play a role in her behavior.

A cursed breath on her lips
The girl's words or intentions may be harmful or foreboding, indicated by the use of the word 'cursed' to describe her breath.

The stage was set
A certain circumstance or event was being prepared or laid out, anticipating something significant.

I'm not leaving alone
The artist is likely referring to staying with someone else, perhaps indicating a sense of companionship or teamwork despite any obstacles.

There's something going on
The artist senses or has an intuition about an important situation, though they may not yet know the details.

Last night I knew it all
The artist feels like they had a momentary clarity or understanding of something important during a specific time (last night).

Routine has been killing a part of me
The repetition of day-to-day life is draining or hindering the singer in some way, causing them to lose a sense of themselves or their potential.

And in this galloping machine an innocent soul sleeps
There is a contrast between the fast-paced hustle of daily life (represented by a 'galloping machine') and a part of the artist that is still pure or untarnished (an 'innocent soul sleeping').

Lord, I believe That this could be the last one I need
The singer has faith or conviction in the possibility that their current situation or experience may be the final one they require, suggesting an openness to change or a sense of destiny.

And in all honesty this libertine is tired of living
The singer admits to feeling exhausted or worn out by their current lifestyle or choices, using the term 'libertine' to suggest a rebellious or indulgent attitude in the past.

A goddamn catastrophe
The situation the singer finds themselves in is dire or disastrous (possibly attributed to their own behavior).

Everyone has lost someone
The experience of losing a loved one is universal, and the artist recognizes this as a shared human experience.

Burnt out the ends of these lonely years
The artist has been emotionally drained and worn down by a long period of isolation or solitude, perhaps leading to feelings of numbness or detachment.

Like corpses in dreams, hardly dare to breathe
The singer feels almost lifeless or disconnected, as if they are in a dream where they can barely sustain themselves (similar to a corpse).

We're changing faces through these dusty deeds
The singer and others are becoming different people (or perhaps adopting different personas) as a result of their actions, which are described as 'dusty' to imply they are tarnishing or degrading.

At her tender age love is an illusion
The girl referenced earlier is likely young and inexperienced, and the artist believes that she does not yet understand the true nature of love.

As the sun dives into the ocean we follow the lights
The imagery of the sun setting and the emergence of artificial lights suggest a shift in focus from natural beauty to artificial satisfactions or distractions (perhaps paralleling the girl's situation).