Believe Me
Fort Minor Lyrics
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That this is where we've come to
If you don't want to
Then you don't have to
Believe me
But I
Won't be there when you go down
You're on your own now
Believe me
Yo
I don't wanna be the one to blame you
Like fun and games
Keep playin' 'em
I'm just sayin'
Think back then
We was like one in the same
On the right track
But I was on the wrong train
It's like that
Now you gotta face the pain
And the devil's got a fresh new place to play
In your brain
Like a maze
You can never escape
The rain
Every damn day's the same shade of grey
Hey
I used to have a little bit of a plan
Use ta'
Have a concept of where I stand
But that concept slipped right outta my hand
And now
I don't really even know who I am
Yo
What do I have to say
Maybe I should do
What I have to do to break free
'N whatever happens to you
We'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
I guess
That this is where we've come to
If you don't want to
Then you don't have to
Believe me
But I
Won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now
Believe me
Back then
I thought you were just like me
Somebody who could see all the pain I see
But you
Proved to me unintentionally
That you would self destruct eventually
Now I'm thinkin' like the mistake I made doesn't hurt
But its not gonna work
'Cause it's really much worse
Than I thought
I wished you were something you were not
And now this guilt is really all that I got
You turn your back
And walk away in shame
All you got
Is a memory 'a pain
Nothin' makes sense
You jus' stare at the ground
I hear my voice in your head
When no one else is around
So what do I have to say
Maybe I should do
What I have to do
To break free
Man
'N whatever happens to you
We'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
I guess
That this is where we've come to
If you don't want to
Then you don't have to
Believe me
But I
Won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now
Believe me
Yeah!
I guess
That this is where we've come to
If you don't want to
Then you don't have to
Believe me
But I
Won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now
Believe me
I will do what I have to do
You're on your own now
Believe me
Whatever happens to you
You're on your own now
Believe me
What do I have to say
You're on your own now
Believe me
Its not gonna happen to me
You're on your own now
Believe me
Yeah!
The song "Believe Me" by Fort Minor is a reflective, introspective piece that confronts the realities of growing up and facing the struggles of life. The opening lines to the chorus confess that this is where they have come, and whether you choose to believe it or not, the truth is that you are alone in your struggles. The verses paint a vivid picture of someone facing the challenges of life, and the chorus serves as a reminder that it is alright to ask for help, but ultimately, you must face the challenge alone.
Mike Shinoda, the rapper and producer behind Fort Minor, brings a powerful performance to the song. The rhyming, the vivid description of the thoughts and emotions of the character, and the passionate plea for self-acceptance and self-reliance are all brought out in his voice. The song's message, although dark, is also hopeful in that it encourages listeners to take hold of their lives, to overcome the obstacles they face, and to keep moving forward.
Overall, "Believe Me" is an excellent song that speaks to the inner struggles of many young people. Its honesty, relatability, and authenticity make it a powerful work of art, and its message of self-reliance and determination resonate with many.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess
That this is where we've come to
If you don't want to
Then you don't have to
Believe me
This is the point we have reached. If you don't want to go along, you don't have to believe me.
But I
Won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now
You're on your own now
Believe me
I won't be around when the inevitable happens. You're on your own from now on. Believe me.
Yo
I don't wanna be the one to blame you
Like fun and games
Keep playin' 'em
I'm just sayin'
Think back then
We was like one in the same
On the right track
But I was on the wrong train
It's like that
Now you gotta face the pain
And the devil's got a fresh new place to play
In your brain
Like a maze
You can never escape
The rain
Every damn day's the same shade of grey
I don't want to be the one who blames you, but it's like we were equals at one point. We were both on the right track, but I chose the wrong direction. Now you must suffer the consequences, with the devil having a field day in your mind. It's like being trapped in a maze, where the rain never stops and everything is dull.
Hey
I used to have a little bit of a plan
Use ta'
Have a concept of where I stand
But that concept slipped right outta my hand
And now
I don't really even know who I am
Yo
What do I have to say
Maybe I should do
What I have to do to break free
'N whatever happens to you
We'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
I had a plan, and I knew where I stood in life. But I lost sight of that plan and now I'm not sure who I am. Maybe I should speak up and take action to free myself. What happens to you after that is up to fate, but whatever it is won't affect me.
Back then
I thought you were just like me
Somebody who could see all the pain I see
But you
Proved to me unintentionally
That you would self destruct eventually
Now I'm thinkin' like the mistake I made doesn't hurt
But its not gonna work
'Cause it's really much worse
Than I thought
I wished you were something you were not
And now this guilt is really all that I got
I thought you were just like me, seeing all the pain in the world. But you unintentionally showed me that you were going to self-destruct in the end. Now I realize that my mistake in misjudging you is more serious than I thought. I wished you were someone you're not, and now all I have left is guilt.
You turn your back
And walk away in shame
All you got
Is a memory 'a pain
Nothin' makes sense
You jus' stare at the ground
I hear my voice in your head
When no one else is around
So what do I have to say
Maybe I should do
What I have to do
To break free
Man
'N whatever happens to you
We'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
You turn your back and walk away ashamed, with only the memory of pain. You don't know what to do and you feel lost. I hear my voice in your head when you're alone. Maybe I should speak up and do what it takes to break free. Whatever happens to you after that is unknown, but it's not going to involve me.
I will do what I have to do
You're on your own now
Believe me
Whatever happens to you
You're on your own now
Believe me
What do I have to say
You're on your own now
Believe me
Its not gonna happen to me
You're on your own now
Believe me
I will do what I must. You're on your own, and you should believe that. Whatever happens to you is not within my control. Believe me, it's not going to happen to me, so you're on your own in this situation.
Yeah!
Just an exclamation to put a strong emphasis on the previous line.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY DALE PUCKETT
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@Pride317
Lyrics
Yeah
[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
[Verse 1: Ryu]
I don't wanna be the one to blame
You like fun and games? Keep playing 'em
I'm just saying, think back then, we was like one and the same
On the right track, but I was on the wrong train
Just like that, now you gotta face the pain
And the devil's got a fresh new place to play
And in your brain, like a maze you can never escape the rain
Every damn day is the same shade of grey
[Verse 2: Mike Shinoda]
Hey, I use to have a little bit of plan
Use to have a concept of where I stand
But that concept slipped right out of my hand
Now, I don't really even know who I am
Yo, what do I have to say?
Maybe I should do what I have to do to break free
And whatever happens to you, we'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
[Verse 3: Mike Shinoda]
Back then, I thought you were just like me
Somebody who could see all the pain I see
But you proved to me unintentionally
That you would self destruct eventually
Now I'll be thinking like the mistake I made doesn't hurt
But it's not gonna work cause it's really much worse
Than I thought, I wished you were something you were not
And now this guilt is really all that I got
[Verse 4: Tak]
You turn your back and walk away in shame
All you got is a memory of pain
Nothing makes sense and you stare at the ground
And hear my voice in your head when no one else is around
So what do I have to say?
Maybe I should do what I have to do to break free
And whatever happens to you, we'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
[Outro: Mike Shinoda]
(I'll do what I have to do)
You're on your own now, believe me
(Whatever happens to you
You're on your own now, believe me
(What do I have to say?)
You're on your own now, believe me
(Is not gonna happen with me)
You're on your own now, believe me
@adityapatel6901
When people talk about rappers who are not black...... Its always Eminem....... Everybody forgets about this legend. MIKE SHINODA
@monkeytown1239
wtf
@1036911242
they really to make songs together
@rdfate7603
100% bro
@mandeelyn6895
what did you just say?? hes good but not Eminem Good
@micheledorman273
NO disrespect to mike Shinoda because he is extremely talented but when talking about rap Eminem is on a whole different level than Mike. To say both of their names in one sentence is a shame. Aditya Eminem is a pure legend and one of the top 3 lyricist to ever spit a line
@AndyThaRapperATR
17 years later and this still sounds and gives you the feeling of you just hearing it yesterday. Timeless, substantial, classic, influential, and will never be forgotten.
@richiewanderersalao
Agree
@Sean-nx8mh
Truely agree!
@sirinuchariyadet2303
❤