Don't Believe in Love
Dido Lyrics


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I wanna go to bed with arms around me
But wake up on my own
Pretend that I'm still sleeping
'Til you go home

Oh, I can't look at you this morning
I should probably have a sign
That says leave right now or quicker
You've overstayed your time

If I don't believe in love
Nothing will last for me
If I don't believe in love
Nothing is safe for me
When I don't believe in love
You're too close to me
And that's why you have to leave

Maybe I slept peaceful on your shoulder
Your arm warm around my side
But it's different now, It's morning
And I can't face your smile

The second that I feel your safe hands
Reaching out for mine
I slip away and out of sight
You've over stayed your time

If I don't believe in love
Nothing is good for me
If I don't believe in love
Nothing will last for me
If I don't believe in love
Nothing is new for me
Nothing is warm for me
And nothing is real for me

If I don't believe in love
Nothing is good for me
If I don't believe in love
Nothing will last for me
When I don't believe in love
Nothing is new for me
Nothing is warm for me
And nothing is real for me

If I don't believe in love
Why do you care for me?
When I don't believe in love
Nothing is real for me
If I don't believe in love
You're getting too close to me
And that's why you have to leave
And that's why you have to leave

If I don't believe in love
If I don't believe in love
If I don't believe in love
Nothing is left for me




If I don't believe in love
You're too good for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dido's song "Don't Believe in Love" seem to be about a person who is afraid of letting someone else get close to them. From the opening lines, it's clear that this person enjoys physical closeness and intimacy but is afraid of the emotional attachment that comes with it. They want to wake up to the feeling of being held but prefer the other person to leave as soon as possible. It's possible that this person has been hurt in the past and doesn't want to go through that pain again.


The chorus highlights the main theme of the song: if the person doesn't believe in love, then nothing is good, safe, warm, or real for them. It's a bleak outlook on life and relationships, but it's clear that this person is guarding themselves against getting hurt again. The bridge of the song is interesting because it questions why someone would care for them if they don't believe in love. It's almost as if the person is pushing the other away and testing their commitment.


Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Believe in Love" are a poignant reflection on the fear and uncertainty that comes with opening up to someone. It's clear that the person wants love but is too scared to let it in.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna go to bed
I want to have companionship and intimacy at night


With arms around me
I desire to have someone close to me


But wake up on my own
I prefer solitude and independence in the morning


Pretend
I feign being asleep


That I'm still sleeping
To avoid interacting with the person beside me


Until you go home
I want you to leave as soon as possible


Oh,
Indicates an emotional and troubled state of mind


I can't look at you
I am uncomfortable and unhappy with your presence


This morning
Refers to the beginning of the day


I should probably have a sign
Wishes that she can clearly communicate the urge to depart


That says
Wants to use direct messaging to convey her feelings


Leave right now or quicker
Desires the other person to depart immediately


You've overstayed your time
Feels that their presence is no longer desired or tolerated


If I don't believe in love
Lacking faith in love and its ability to sustain relationships


Nothing will last for me
Worried that any relationship won't endure


Nothing is safe for me
Unable to trust or feel secure


When I don't believe in love
Communicates the principle reason why the partner needs to leave


You're too close to me
The partner's proximity is uncomfortable and unwanted


And that's why
Offers the rationale for breaking up


Maybe I slept peaceful
Recalling a moment of conscious companionship


On your shoulder
Underscores the intimacy of the moment


Your arm warm around my side
Describes the touch and sensation of the partner


But it's different now
Highlighting that is no longer comfortable in the relationship


It's morning
Refers to the beginning of the day


And I can't face your smile
Doesn't want to engage with the partner in the morning


The second that I feel
Emphasizes the speed and ease of separation


Your safe hands
Describes the partner's caring nature


Reaching out for mine
Wants to connect and be affectionate


I slip away and out of sight
Attempts to distance herself from the incoming intimacy


Why do you care for me?
Ponders the partner's intentions


Nothing is left for me
Believes that nothing positive exists in the relationship


You're too good for me.
Feels that the partner merits someone better than herself




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jon Brion, Rollo Armstrong, Dido Armstrong

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@Nefarion90

This song explores the experiences of someone with a fearful-avoidant attachment style. They yearn for emotional closeness while simultaneously feeling uneasy about it. This inner conflict often leads to mental instability, causing distrust within relationships and fostering feelings of unworthiness. The lyrics of the song directly touch upon these struggles, as seen in lines like, 'If I don't believe in love... Why do you care for me?' and 'If I don't believe in love, you're too good for me'.

@ProximaC88

There comes a day when you get to know somebody's dark side and have trouble accepting they're not who you thought they were; even after being together for many years.If inside your soul you feel like your soulmate just isn't going to arrive, it's because it's most probably true.Thank you for letting me share what'ive learned in the past few years.

@fluorescentFrequencies

Thank you for sharing, I feel as I can relate to you as I am currently picking up the broken pieces of my heart.. I hope your doing well in present time. I send peace your way☮️✨

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Yes sure! 15 years ago. I'm listening song 2023.

@thethinker9701

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@thethinker9701

Talking about dark side, tryna get married 😊

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