Believable Doubt
Andy Davis Lyrics


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Breaking your back to cover your tracks
did it for love or something like that
i don't know who to believe
in so many words you try to explain
how many times can the story get changed
i don't know who to believe

and what's between us just won't add up

oooh, give me some believable doubt
why should i believe in you now
from what i see
you.....call yourself an innocent man
tell me bout the blood on your hands
i wanna hear, wanna hear the truth from you

the devil's talking to me as you fall on your face
angel beside me saying i should be taking your place
i don't know who to believe
there's a criminal part to everyone's heart
outside's clean and the inside's falling apart
i don't know who to believe





walk away you're free to go home
walk away now

Overall Meaning

The song "Believable Doubt" by Andy Davis depicts a situation where the singer is torn between two perspectives of a conflicting story. The lyrics suggest that someone is trying to hide something and the singer cannot seem to get a clear answer from them. They have various explanations, but the story keeps changing, leaving the singer in doubt about who to believe.


The line "breaking your back to cover your tracks, did it for love or something like that" implies that the person in question may have done something wrong but did it for a good reason. However, their actions have caused suspicion, and the singer cannot determine whether they are telling the truth or not. The chorus of the song implies that the singer is looking for some sense of clarity and wants to know the truth, even if it's not what they want to hear.


The second verse suggests that the singer has different voices in their head, one telling them to forgive the person, and the other telling them to be their own person and not be manipulated by the situation. They cannot seem to make sense of the situation and are left to decide whether to believe the person or walk away from the situation entirely.


Overall, this song has a relatable message about the difficult decisions that come with conflicting stories and situations. The lyrics allow the listener to interpret the meaning in their own way and may resonate differently with each individual.


Line by Line Meaning

Breaking your back to cover your tracks
You are working very hard to hide something.


did it for love or something like that
I am not sure why you did it, maybe it was out of love or a similar reason.


i don't know who to believe
I am unsure who to trust or believe.


in so many words you try to explain
You are attempting to convey your message through various means.


how many times can the story get changed
The story seems to change often, making it difficult to understand the truth.


i don't know who to believe
I am unsure who to trust or believe.


and what's between us just won't add up
There is something that does not make sense between us.


oooh, give me some believable doubt
Provide me with a good reason to doubt your story.


why should i believe in you now
I have no reason to believe your story.


from what i see
Based on my observations so far.


you.....call yourself an innocent man
You claim to be innocent.


tell me bout the blood on your hands
Explain the evidence of guilt that seems to implicate you.


i wanna hear, wanna hear the truth from you
I want to hear the real story from you.


the devil's talking to me as you fall on your face
In this difficult moment, temptation is trying to sway me.


angel beside me saying i should be taking your place
My conscience is urging me to take your spot and accept your punishment.


i don't know who to believe
I am unsure who to trust or believe.


there's a criminal part to everyone's heart
Everyone has the potential to commit a crime.


outside's clean and the inside's falling apart
On the outside, things seem normal, but on the inside, there are issues.


i don't know who to believe
I am unsure who to trust or believe.


walk away you're free to go home
You may leave and return to your place of residence.


walk away now
Immediately depart from this location.




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