We Believe
Good Charlotte Lyrics
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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 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)
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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)
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™️
💔…..🖤
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