Belief
Gavin Lyrics


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Belief makes things real
Makes things feel, feel alright
Belief makes things true
Things like you, you and I

Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me, belief


Belief builds from scratch
Doesn't have to relax, it doesn't need space
Long live the queen and I'll be the king
In the color of grace

Oh, tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me, belief

I'm gonna yell it from the rooftops
I'll wear a sign on my chest
That's the least I can do, it's the least I can do

Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife, in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me
Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife, in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me and I'll stand by my belief

I will stand by my (belief)
I will stand by my
Belief
Belief
Like you stood by me




I will stand by my, stand by my belief
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gavin's song "Belief" explore how the power of belief can create and shape reality. The first few lines in the chorus, "Belief makes things real/Makes things feel, feel alright/Belief makes things true/Things like you, you and I," suggest that belief has the ability to make things come alive, and make us feel as though they are real, even if they are not objectively factual. Our belief in something can transform it from an abstract idea, to a concrete reality. The verse, "Belief builds from scratch/Doesn't have to relax, it doesn't need space," furthers this idea and communicates that belief can be created from nothing, it doesn't require anything other than conviction and dedication from the believer.


The second verse, "Tonight, you arrested my mind/When you came to my defense/With a knife in the shape of your mouth/In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god/Oh, you stood by me, belief," is particularly poetic and emotive. The imagery of a knife in the shape of the person's mouth is striking and implies how words and speech can be sharp and painful like a knife, but can also be used to defend and protect us. Gavin also alludes to the idea of a higher power, with the reference to the "wrath of a god" suggesting that belief can bring us strength and protection, and that a person's conviction can be as powerful as a deity.


Overall, the song "Belief" explores the transformative power of belief - how it can make the uncertain certain, and how our convictions can shape the world around us. It communicates the idea that belief in ourselves and others can create a reality that is strong and enduring.


Line by Line Meaning

Belief makes things real
Belief has the power to manifest things into reality


Makes things feel, feel alright
Belief can give us a sense of security and well-being


Belief makes things true
Belief can give something that is not necessarily true, the power of truth


Things like you, you and I
Belief can make people and relationships more meaningful


Tonight, you arrested my mind
I was captivated by you tonight


When you came to my defense
You protected and supported me


With a knife in the shape of your mouth
Your words cut through me and affected me deeply


In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Your presence was powerful and intense, like that of a divine entity


Oh, you stood by me, belief
Your faith in me gave me strength and courage


Belief builds from scratch
Belief can start from nothing and grow into something powerful


Doesn't have to relax, it doesn't need space
Belief can be constant and unwavering, it does not require rest or distance


Long live the queen and I'll be the king
We can both rule and reign in our beliefs


In the color of grace
Our beliefs can be beautiful and full of grace


I'm gonna yell it from the rooftops
I'm going to proclaim my beliefs boldly and publicly


I'll wear a sign on my chest
I will proudly display my beliefs


That's the least I can do, it's the least I can do
Showing my beliefs is the least I can do to honor them


I will stand by my (belief)
I will remain true to what I believe in


I will stand by my
I will not be swayed from my convictions


Belief
Our beliefs can be a powerful force in our lives


Like you stood by me
Like how you supported and believed in me


I will stand by my, stand by my belief
My belief will be a constant in my life and I will remain loyal to it


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A declaration of passion and emotion towards belief




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gavin Degraw

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LYRICS:

Belief makes things real
Makes things feel, feel alright
Belief makes things true
Things like you, you and I

Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me, belief

Belief builds from scratch
Doesn't have to relax, it doesn't need space
Long live the queen and I'll be the king
In the color of grace

Oh, tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me, belief

I'm gonna yell it from the rooftops
I'll wear a sign on my chest
That's the least I can do, it's the least I can do

Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife, in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me
Tonight, you arrested my mind
When you came to my defense
With a knife, in the shape of your mouth
In the form of your body, with the wrath of a god
Oh, you stood by me and I'll stand by my belief

I will stand by my (belief)
I will stand by my
Belief
Belief
Like you stood by me
I will stand by my, stand by my belief
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh



All comments from YouTube:

@YouCanCallMeJenny

I have so many memories from this Gavin era. I was about 19, married with two kids and a cheating husband lol this was my rage singing music back then. My kids are grown now, I still love it.

@unusablemuzic

I understand this pain. Unfortunately same here terrible. I just wanted us all to be together as a family so I dealt w it for 26 years. She ran out the front door to a waiting friend. Now w a younger man who has nothing . My 3 grown daughters and son have no mom. Just me. They stood by me. I stand by them.

@abigailm-kc9ip

I first had him on One Tree Hill and have loved his music since then. Belief is just so beautiful.👏👏👏🙏

@Elodie14P

This song brings me back to One Tree Hill every single time and Naley kissing under the rain in the finale 😭

@gavindegraw3520

Hello love Thanks for the likes on my page and all the support shown as a special fan of mine, i hope you don't stop listening to my music , thanks for the sincere compliment and love towards my music

@gigiromelus4662

i just finished OTH again and this song moved me.thank you Gavin!

@bubbadat

I have this CD it's so complete. This song is perfection. Gavin Please, never stop making music from the heart. We ALL need this....

@EXOsNoona

This song is still SO GOOD 😊 my favorite off this album 💕

@gavindegraw3520

Hello love Thanks for the likes on my page and all the support shown as a special fan of mine, i hope you don't stop listening to my music , thanks for the sincere compliment and love towards my music

@royhummel2345

Thank you Gavin for all your sincere and deep music, which makes me feel better when everything goes wrong and happier when everything goes right.

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