Believe In Me
Graham Good and the Painters Lyrics
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Running wild running free
Don't get along as well as others do
in certain company
I'll chase a dream many left behind long ago
I'll do the things I want
Not the things I'm told
Ain't nobody changing me
I'll play my guitar
Until I wear out all the strings
Can't sit around too long
Guess I was born to drift along
Live my life like an old cowboy song
Jaime there's an outlaw in her too
And those longs sleeves cover her tattoos
Saw her singing on a smoke filled stage
About how no one could keep her in a cage
There's an outlaw in me
Running wild running free
Guess I ain't too different from Jaime
Many nights get spent alone
Some out of control
And I'll never stay too long
When I find someone to hold
There's an outlaw in me
Running wild running free
The lyrics of Graham Good and the Painters's song "Believe in Me" depict a sense of rebelliousness and individuality. The singer acknowledges that there is an outlaw within them, someone who goes against societal norms and expectations. They don't conform to how others behave in certain company and instead choose to follow their own dreams and desires. The outlaw within them represents a spirit of non-conformity and a refusal to be tied down by the opinions or expectations of others.
The singer sees themselves as an individual who cannot be changed by anyone else. They express their passion for playing the guitar, indicating that music is a significant form of self-expression for them. The metaphor of wearing out all the strings on their guitar suggests that they will continue to pursue their passion and identity, even if it takes a toll on them. The line "Can't sit around too long, guess I was born to drift along" further emphasizes their wandering nature and their unwillingness to settle for a conventional lifestyle.
In the second stanza, the singer introduces a character named Jaime, who is portrayed as having similar outlaw qualities. Despite Jaime being covered in tattoos and singing in smoke-filled venues, they possess a sense of freedom and autonomy. The singer connects with Jaime, suggesting that they both share a similar outlook on life and a resistance to being controlled or confined by anyone else.
Overall, "Believe in Me" highlights the importance of staying true to oneself, embracing individuality, and following personal dreams without succumbing to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an outlaw in me
I have a rebellious and non-conforming side
Running wild running free
I live a life without restrictions or limitations
Don't get along as well as others do
I don't easily fit in with everyone else
in certain company
in specific social settings
I'll chase a dream many left behind long ago
I will pursue aspirations that most have abandoned
I'll do the things I want
I will make decisions based on my own desires
Not the things I'm told
And not be influenced by others' expectations
This is who I am
I am unapologetically myself
Ain't nobody changing me
Nobody can alter or mold my character
I'll play my guitar
I will express myself through music
Until I wear out all the strings
Until I exhaust all my creative potential
Can't sit around too long
I cannot stagnant or stay in one place for too long
Guess I was born to drift along
It seems like my destiny is to live a nomadic life
Live my life like an old cowboy song
I live my life with the same freedom and adventure depicted in old cowboy songs
Jaime there's an outlaw in her too
Jaime also has a rebellious nature
And those longs sleeves cover her tattoos
She hides her rebellious spirit behind a conventional appearance
Saw her singing on a smoke filled stage
I witnessed her performing passionately in a smoky venue
About how no one could keep her in a cage
She sang about her determination to remain free and uncontrolled by anyone
Guess I ain't too different from Jaime
I realize that I share similar qualities with Jaime
Many nights get spent alone
I often find myself spending nights alone
Some out of control
At times, my behavior can become reckless
And I'll never stay too long
I never commit or stay in one place for an extended period
When I find someone to hold
Even when I find a romantic partner, I know it won't last
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Written by: Ryan Painter
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