When I Lost My Faith
Andy Stochansky Lyrics
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I put my trust in things
To avoid the disappointment
Trusting people brings
What trust in people brings
What I've brought myself
What I've brought to others
I tried to do it all myself then
Surrounded by my stuff
All I found were limitations
I could not rise above
There are gadgets and contraptions
Immaculate machines
There's a program you can download now
That will even dream your dreams
It'll even dream your dreams
For a monthly fee
Clear up your complexion
You get a hundred hours free
Possessions cannot save you
The way somebody can
When I learned to care for others
Then the boy became a man
When I lost my faith in people
I lost everything
Though I lose my independence
I am a freer man
Andy Stochansky’s “When I Lost My Faith” is a song about the lost faith in people and placing trust in material possessions. The song highlights the disappointments that people bring when trust is placed in them, through the lines “To avoid the disappointment, trusting people brings.” As a result, Stochansky puts his trust in things, and avoids people altogether, leading to the idea of doing everything himself and amassing possessions. However, this eventually leads to a realization of limitation and a deep understanding that possessions cannot save an individual in the way that somebody else can. Thus, the song takes a turn from the idea of material possessions and puts focus on the importance of caring for other people.
The line “When I learned to care for others, Then the boy became a man” is a testament to this shift in perspective, in which an individual’s greatest freedom can come from caring for others. The song makes a powerful statement about the difference between dependence on material possessions versus a reliance on people. The idea of losing faith in people and only finding disappointment is one that many individuals can relate to, but the song encourages listeners to look beyond their possessions and find meaning in shared human experiences.
The chorus of the song, “When I lost my faith in people, I lost everything, Though I lose my independence, I am a freer man” encapsulates this message. The loss of independence that comes from depending on others is worth it for the true freedom of caring for others. Stochansky's “When I Lost My Faith” is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of empathy and the richness of shared human experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lost my faith in people
After losing trust that people could be relied on
I put my trust in things
I turned to material possessions to rely on instead
To avoid the disappointment
In order to prevent the hurt
Trusting people brings
But trusting others can also cause pain and disappointment
What trust in people brings
With trust in people comes both joy and potential heartache
What I've brought myself
What I experienced personally
What I've brought to others
What I have caused others to feel or experience
When they hoped for someone else
When others expected or wanted something different
I tried to do it all myself then
I attempted to manage everything on my own
Surrounded by my stuff
Using material possessions as a substitute for human interaction
All I found were limitations
I realized the boundaries of material possessions as a source of fulfillment
I could not rise above
I was unable to break free from my reliance on things
There are gadgets and contraptions
Various technological devices
Immaculate machines
Flawless and precise technology
There's a program you can download now
A computer software option available at present
That will even dream your dreams
Capable of creating or simulating desired experiences
It'll even dream your dreams
The software is even capable of imagining for you
For a monthly fee
This service is offered in exchange for regular payments
Clear up your complexion
It may even be advertised to resolve skin issues
You get a hundred hours free
A free trial or bonus offer of a set period is included
Possessions cannot save you
Material items are not capable of rescuing or liberating you
The way somebody can
Whereas people can provide genuine help and support
When I learned to care for others
Upon realizing the value of considering other people
Then the boy became a man
I went from being childish to being mature
When I lost my faith in people
Having experienced disappointment, I stopped believing people could be trusted
I lost everything
My hope, motivation, and support vanished entirely as a result
Though I lose my independence
Even if I surrender my self-reliance
I am a freer man
I am more liberated and content as a person
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