Dear Believer
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics

Dear Believer, come sing me a song
Addressing the listener, the singer calls for them to express themselves through music.

Let the octave belong to the next
Let the next generation take the lead and create something new.

And lifting us soundly back into the world
Through music, we can reconnect with the world and feel alive.

May we sing the Earth, Heaven's breath
The singer calls for music to be used to celebrate and connect with nature.

Murder murder, you haunt every bone
Violence and death leave a lasting impact on people.

But the son you have grown still resists
Despite facing violence in the past, people can still resist its effects.

Anger anger, you're finally my bitch
The singer has overcome their anger and control it instead of the other way around.

Through glory of this, Heaven's breath
By overcoming anger, one can feel closer to a higher power.

Paradise has its hunter
Achieving happiness is a difficult pursuit and requires effort.

Call me blind, call me fool
Others may judge the singer for their pursuit of happiness, but they do not care.

I don't mind chasing thunder
The singer is willing to take risks to achieve their goals.

I say reaching for Heaven is what I'm on Earth to do
The singer believes their purpose in life is to strive for a higher state of being.

Dear Believer, I've no cause to go on
The singer is struggling to find motivation to continue.

Save for if you take my case
The singer's motivation is dependent on the support of others.

See the world was good and heavy on my shoulders as a child
The singer had a lot of responsibility as a child and had to grow up quickly.

But I let it all go to my waist
As an adult, the singer has become complacent and lost their sense of purpose.

Now comfort's rooting pigs for my blood
Comfort has made the singer lazy and stagnant in life, but it is slowly draining them of their energy.

To stick in my mud, a flag of white
Even though the singer feels stuck and unmotivated, they still have the potential to start anew.

Dear Believer, of fire and rebirth
The singer addresses the listener, who they perceive as having a strong connection to a higher power that can help them be reborn.

May we shine the Earth, Heaven's light
The singer calls for people to use their connection to a higher power to make the world a better place.

Dear Believer come sing us a song
The singer once again calls for the listener to express themselves through music.

Like we sang upon, younger days
The singer recalls a time when they found purpose in music and longs to feel that way again.

Fore we let it all go to waste
The singer regrets losing that sense of purpose and wants to regain it.

Call me wise, call me fool
Others may think of the singer as foolish for seeking a higher purpose, but they see it as wise.

I say reaching for Heaven is what I'm on Earth to do
The singer reiterates their belief that they are meant to strive for a higher purpose in life.