We Believe
Good Charlotte Lyrics


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There's a woman crying out tonight
Her world has changed
She asks God why
Her oldest son has died
And now her daughter cries
She can't sleep at night

Downtown
Another day for all the suits and ties
Another war to fight
There's no regard for life
How do they sleep at night
How can we make things right?
Just want to make this right

We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love

We are all the same
Human in all our ways and all of pain
(So let it be)
There's a love that could fall down like rain
(Let us see)
Let forgiveness wash away the pain
(What we need)
And no one really knows what they are searching for
(We believe)
This world is crying for so much more

We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love

So this world
Is too much
For you to take
Just lay it down and follow me
I'll be everything you need
In every way

We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love
(In this love)
We believe
(In this love)
We believe
(In this love)




We believe
(In this love)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Believe" by Good Charlotte deal with themes of loss, grief, and injustice, while also expressing a belief in the power of love and forgiveness to heal a broken world. The opening verse describes a mother who is mourning the loss of her oldest son, leaving her daughter to cry and struggle to sleep at night. The following lines shift the focus to the chaos of everyday life, particularly in the business district ('Downtown') where those in power seem indifferent to human suffering and the value of life.


The chorus, consisting of the repeated phrase "We believe in this love," emphasizes the importance of love as a unifying force and a means of finding meaning and purpose in the face of hardship. The second verse reinforces this message by asserting that everyone shares the same humanity and pain, and that love and forgiveness are the means of overcoming it. The repeated use of "We believe" highlights the importance of holding onto hope and faith, despite the difficulties of life.


The final verse offers a message of comfort and support to those who are struggling with the pressures of the world, inviting them to 'lay it down' and follow the singer as a source of guidance, support, and love. Overall, the song urges listeners to believe in the power of love and forgiveness to heal the pain and brokenness of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a woman crying out tonight
There's a woman who is crying and seeking help tonight


Her world has changed
Her life has changed for the worse


She asks God why
She seeks answers and help from God


Her oldest son has died
Her son has died and this has caused her pain and sadness


And now her daughter cries
Her daughter is crying and in pain because of the loss


She can't sleep at night
She is unable to sleep due to the pain and sadness


Downtown
In the city center


Another day for all the suits and ties
Another day of work for people in fancy clothing


Another war to fight
People are fighting yet another war


There's no regard for life
People don't value the importance of life


How do they sleep at night
How can people who don't value life sleep at night?


How can we make things right?
How can we change things and make them better?


Just want to make this right
We want to change things and make them better


We believe
We have faith and trust


We believe
We have faith and trust


We believe
We have faith and trust


We believe
We have faith and trust


We believe
We have faith and trust


We believe
We have faith and trust


In this love
We believe in the power of love


We are all the same
We are all equal and human


Human in all our ways and all of pain
We all have our own ways of dealing with pain


(So let it be)
(Let it happen)


There's a love that could fall down like rain
There is a love that can spread and grow quickly


(Let us see)
(Let us become aware)


Let forgiveness wash away the pain
Forgiveness can help heal the wounds and ease the pain


(What we need)
(What we truly require)


And no one really knows what they are searching for
People are all on their own journeys and searching for their own paths


(We believe)
(We have faith in)


This world is crying for so much more
The world is in need of much more love and care


So this world
In this world


Is too much
Is overwhelming


For you to take
For you to handle alone


Just lay it down and follow me
Just let it go and follow me


I'll be everything you need
I will provide you everything you require


In every way
I will provide you in all manners


(In this love)
(In this powerful love)


We believe
We have faith and trust


(In this love)
(In this powerful love)


We believe
We have faith and trust


(In this love)
(In this powerful love)


We believe
We have faith and trust




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jessica L

There's a woman crying out tonight
Her world has changed
She asks God why
Her oldest son has died
And now her daughter cries
She can't sleep at night
Downtown
Another day for all the suits and ties
Another war to fight
There's no regard for life
How do they sleep at night
How can we make things right?
Just want to make this right
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love
We are all the same
Human in all our ways and all of pain
(So let it be)
There's a love that could fall down like rain
(Let us see)
Let forgiveness wash away the pain
(What we need)
And no one really knows what they are searching for
(We believe)
This world is crying for so much more
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love
So this world
Is too much
For you to take
Just lay it down and follow me
I'll be everything you need
In every way
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
We believe
In this love
(In this love)
We believe
(In this love)
We believe
(In this love)
We believe
(In this love)



All comments from YouTube:

ItzzMorgzy

2023 and this song still hits differently ❤

D Dev

Was just thinking the same with watery eyes

Fionn Nak

Yup..and i understand that 🙂

Tyson Schroder

This hits me hard. My home cities have both just been destroyed. Watching the 2004 tsmani in the clip and soilders handing out water is my life now. Tears rolling down my face. I believe. You have to.

Cafú.M

Beautiful Song ✨

BreadwinnerSpark™️

💔…..🖤

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Richard Froggatt

Vocal harmonies on this are all-time!!! Incredible song.

America Rosas

2019 PRESENTE!
recordando cuando regresabas a casa despues de un día de escuela, te conectabas a Messenger y ponías MTV (cuando era chido)... Y a escuchar musica chingona. Sin duda alguna éramos felices y no lo sabíamos :')

Marisela Reynoso

Desde hace como 14 años casi todos los días escucho esta canción ,la amo la adoro es súper motivante ,creo q no importa cuánto tiempo pueda pasar ,es de lo mejor de nuestra adolescencia

jonas batista

se recuerda y llora jajaj triste pero cierto

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