He writes alternative indie-pop music with influences from artists such as David Bowie. He has toured in the UK, Europe and in the US.
Declan is known for his outspoken political views, including in his songs such as 'Brazil' which portrays a social commentary on the corruption within the Fifa organisation.
His debut album, What do You Think About the Car, was released on 21st of July 2017. His 2nd album, Zeros, was released on the 4th of September 2020.
You Better Believe!!!
Declan Mckenna Lyrics
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Before you can run
Just 'cause you've got your own theme song
Fastest gun in the solar system
Don't mean you're alone
It don't mean you're whole, love
Don't mean that you're holy
To save us all
Oh
Oh, you better believe
The tenants come with rocket boots and lasers
Lose their flavors like gum stuck to your heels
So you know how it feels to wait at heaven's gate for God
Watching your requiem on screen
Gather 'round for the final scene
Where you was all the way, one summer's day that year
Oh, I'm sorry my dear
The asteroid's here
Oh, you used to speak your mind
So jealous but so kind, and you dare fall
After all
You used to speak in tongues
That Jesus and his loved ones would save us all
Would save us all
Save us all
Save us all
So you better believe
You better believe
You better believe
You better believe
We're gonna get ourselves killed
Oh, yeah
You're going overboard, babe
You're going nowhere
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
We're gonna get ourselves killed
What do you think about the rocket I built?
Is it so fast, so high speed?
It's just what you need
We're gonna get ourselves freed
What do you think about the blood that I bleed?
'Cause when I'm dead, you break bread
But it's all in your head
It's all in your head, it's all in your head
It's all in your
I'm off out to buy a bag of Quavers
And Nike trainers
Comfort you can feel
And you know that it's real because you saw it at the station
God's creation
With a half-off summer deal
In "You Better Believe!!!" by Declan McKenna, the lyrics convey a cautionary message about the dangers of hubris and the false sense of power it can create. The opening lines suggest that someone is on a path to self-destruction and their overconfidence is blinding them to the consequences. Having their own theme song and being compared to the fastest gun in the solar system may give them a sense of invincibility, but it doesn't make them whole or holy. They are not the only ones capable of saving the world.
The following lines paint a vivid picture of a futuristic world where people with rocket boots and lasers lose their allure like gum stuck to someone's heels. The singer observes this from the perspective of waiting at heaven's gate, watching their own requiem on a screen. The final scene reveals the realization that despite their earlier confidence, they were not able to save the world. The imminent asteroid impact represents the consequences of their overconfidence and failure.
The chorus emphasizes the need to believe in these warnings and to recognize the potential for self-destruction. It suggests that the singer is not only warning themselves but also others around them. The closing lines juxtapose mundane activities like buying snacks and shoes with the grandiosity of "God's creation" and a "half-off summer deal," reminding us of life's fleeting nature and the need for perspective.
Overall, "You Better Believe!!!" serves as a cautionary tale that encourages humility and self-awareness in the face of potential destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna get yourself killed
You're putting yourself in danger
Before you can run
Before you have a chance to escape
Just 'cause you've got your own theme song
Just because you have a symbol of your own identity
Fastest gun in the solar system
Being known for your quick actions and abilities
Don't mean you're alone
Doesn't mean you're isolated
It don't mean you're whole, love
It doesn't mean you're complete
Don't mean that you're holy
Doesn't mean you're sacred or pure
Don't mean you're the only one
Doesn't mean you're the sole individual
To save us all
To rescue or protect everyone
Oh
Expressing surprise or emphasis
Oh, you better believe
You must have faith or trust in something
The tenants come with rocket boots and lasers
The inhabitants arrive with advanced technology and weapons
Lose their flavors like gum stuck to your heels
Lose their appeal or excitement over time
So you know how it feels to wait at heaven's gate for God
You understand the anticipation or uncertainty of waiting for divine intervention
Watching your requiem on screen
Observing your farewell or memorial service on a screen
Gather 'round for the final scene
Come together for the last moment or event
Where you was all the way, one summer's day that year
Where you were present completely during a specific summer day in that year
Oh, I'm sorry my dear
Expressing regret or apology, my dear
The asteroid's here
The catastrophic event is happening now
Oh, you used to speak your mind
In the past, you freely expressed your thoughts and opinions
So jealous but so kind, and you dare fall
You were envious but still compassionate, and now you're willing to take a risk
After all
Despite everything
You used to speak in tongues
You used to speak in unknown languages
That Jesus and his loved ones would save us all
Believing that the savior, Jesus, and his followers would rescue everyone
So you better believe
So it's crucial for you to have faith or trust
We're gonna get ourselves killed
We are putting ourselves in danger
Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
You're going overboard, babe
You're taking things to an extreme, dear
You're going nowhere
You're not making any progress
Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
We're gonna get ourselves killed
We are putting ourselves in danger
What do you think about the rocket I built?
What are your thoughts on the rocket I constructed?
Is it so fast, so high speed?
Is it extremely fast, of great velocity?
It's just what you need
It's exactly what you require
We're gonna get ourselves freed
We are going to liberate ourselves
What do you think about the blood that I bleed?
What are your thoughts on the blood I shed?
'Cause when I'm dead, you break bread
Because when I'm deceased, you partake in a communal meal
But it's all in your head
But it's all imaginary or within your thoughts
I'm off out to buy a bag of Quavers
I'm going out to purchase a bag of Quavers (a type of snack)
And Nike trainers
And Nike athletic shoes
Comfort you can feel
Physical or emotional ease that you can perceive
And you know that it's real because you saw it at the station
And you know it's authentic because you witnessed it at the station
God's creation
The creation of God
With a half-off summer deal
With a discount for the summer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Declan McKenna, Jake Passmore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You're gonna get yourself killed
Before you can run
Just 'cause you've got your own theme song
Fastest gun in the solar system
Don't think you're alone
Don't think you're a home run
Don't mean that you're holy
Don't mean you're the only one
To save us all
Oh, you better believe
The time has come where rocket boots and lasers
Lose their flavours
Like gum stuck to your heels
So you know how it feels to wait that heaven's gate for God
Watching your requiem on screen
Gather 'round for the final scene
Where you were sold away one summer's day last year
Oh, I'm sorry, my dear
The asteroid's here
Oh, you used to speak your mind
So jealous but so kind, but you did fall
After all
You used to speak in tongues
That Jesus and his loved ones would save us all
Would save us all
Save us all
Save us all
So you better believe
You better believe
You better believe
You better believe
We're gonna get ourselves killed (Oh, yeah)
You're going overboard babe, you're going nowhere
Oh yeah, oh yeah
We're gonna get ourselves killed
What do you think about the rocket I built?
Is it so fast, so high speed?
It's just what you need
We're gonna get ourselves freed
What do you think about the blood that I bleed?
'Cause when I'm dead, you'll break bread
But it's all in your head
It's all in your head
It's all in your head
It's all in your
I'm off out to buy a bag of Quavers
And Nike trainers
Comfort you can feel
And you know that it's real because you saw it at the station
God's creation
With a half off summer deal
@hannahsagat3903
i want declan’s albums to be the soundtrack to my coming of age movie
@user-yu3in7wn5d
I LOVE YOUR PFP AND YES OMG
@hannahsagat3903
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@ratogalilei
his musics fits so well in a soundtrack
@griffinfraser8290
Bi frooooooooooooooooog
@michalina_peek557
so bad!!!!
@jessmurray5463
How is every song a banger?!
@glossyyoghurt7180
Declan buddy calm down with the bops I can’t keep up help
@nisaa468
hahaha exactly my thought :'D
@saposardento
literally the best song to start an album