Trust
Eric James and the New Century Lyrics
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I may not sleep for days, but that's okay
I've got you on my mind
And now we're a disgrace
And you don't know what it means?
Well, that's a lie
You just came down off your high
When you shut out your only friend?
So, stay a little while longer
If you run, you're not that much stronger
If you say I've fallen for another,
Then our time has passed
Away
So, now what do I say?
I've given you three years, and I'm a fake
I feel like such a fool
I want to run away,
Pack up all these dreams and leave today
I'll start another life
'Cause, how could I trust you again
When you shut out your only friend?
So, stay a little while longer
If you run, you're not that much stronger
If you say I've fallen for another,
Then our time has passed
Away
I will forgive and forget
I'll see your fall
And raise it
So, stay a little while longer
If you run, you're not that much stronger
If you say I've fallen for another,
Then our time has passed
Away (x2)
The lyrics to Eric James and the New Century's song "Trust" convey the struggle of dealing with betrayal and attempting to rebuild trust in a relationship. The song's opening lines, "Kick me in the face, I may not sleep for days, but that's okay, I've got you on my mind," suggest that the singer is struggling to cope after being hurt by someone they trusted. The line "And now we're a disgrace, and you don't know what it means?" indicates that the betrayal has caused social repercussions and that the person responsible may not fully grasp the gravity of the situation. The following line, "You just came down off your high," implies that the betrayal was the result of the other person's reckless behavior or poor decision-making.
The chorus of the song poses the unanswerable question, "How could I trust you again when you shut out your only friend?" This line encapsulates the primary theme of the song - that it is difficult to rebuild trust once it has been shattered. The singer is grappling with the decision of whether or not to continue to invest time in the relationship, as evidenced by the lines "If you run, you're not that much stronger, if you say I've fallen for another, then our time has passed away."
The bridge of the song, beginning with the lines "I will forgive and forget, I'll see your fall and raise it," suggests that despite the struggles of the past, the singer is willing to move forward and attempt to reconcile with the other person. However, they also seem to be asserting their own power, proclaiming that they will not allow themselves to be hurt again.
Overall, "Trust" is a powerful song about the complexities of rebuilding trust in a relationship after it has been broken. It grapples with the pain of betrayal, the struggle to move on, and the desire to regain a sense of connection with the person who hurt us.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick me in the face
I can handle pain and discomfort, and it won't bother me much.
I may not sleep for days, but that's okay
I don't mind losing sleep over you because you are important to me.
I've got you on my mind
You are occupying most of my thoughts and feelings.
And now we're a disgrace
Our relationship is not succeeding, and it is a source of shame or disappointment.
And you don't know what it means?
You claim not to understand, but I think that's a lie because it is evident.
Well, that's a lie
You are not truthful, and it is clear to me.
You just came down off your high
You are no longer experiencing the effects of a euphoric state.
How could I trust you again
When you shut out your only friend?
I don't think I can rely on you because you rejected me when I needed support from you.
So, stay a little while longer
Please prolong our time together.
If you run, you're not that much stronger
If you choose to leave, that decision will not demonstrate your strength.
If you say I've fallen for another,
If you imply that I have affection for someone else,
Then our time has passed
Away
Then our relationship has concluded.
So, now what do I say?
What words can I express now in this situation?
I've given you three years, and I'm a fake
I have dedicated three years to you, but I feel like an imposter or not genuine.
I feel like such a fool
I believe I acted foolishly and naively.
I want to run away,
I wish to escape from this moment and my feelings.
Pack up all these dreams and leave today
Abandon my hopes and aspirations and depart immediately.
'Cause, how could I trust you again
When you shut out your only friend?
I don't believe I can rely on you because you refused to help me.
I will forgive and forget
I will pardon and cease to hold grudges.
I'll see your fall
I will witness your decline or failure.
And raise it
I will emerge victorious or superior.
So, stay a little while longer
Please continue to spend time with me.
If you run, you're not that much stronger
If you leave, it won't demonstrate your strength or courage compared to staying.
If you say I've fallen for another,
If you claim I have fallen for someone else,
Then our time has passed
Away (x2)
Then our connection has ended completely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: YAT FUNG, CHET LAM
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