i believe
Harley & Muscle Lyrics
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I can tell by the sigh in your eye
I can sure understand by the palm of your hand
That you know I'm so hot I could fry
Because I've chased you, embraced you 'n' turned round 'n' faced you
Crowned you the truth of my youth
But you give me the line in the words of our time
It's like living a stew that's what most lovers do
I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too
I shoulda guessed by the rest of the men that you've blessed
I was only an eye for an eye
But you wanted a part of my innocent heart
I was only your ship in the night
I shoulda knew, shoulda knew I was out just for you
I believe in the power of the night
But like a fool I was had, now it's driving me mad
I was only a prize in your libertine eyes
I had it coming to me I was too late to see
I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too
I could fight with the might of a thief in the night
I could kick, I could tear at your hair
I could break you in two like a man ought to do
But the woman I see has a right to be free
And the woman I need is a mischievous breed
Don't want to live in a stew that's what most lovers do
It's like escaping the sun, there's nowhere you can run
I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too ....
The lyrics of Harley & Muscle's song "I Believe" express the singer's realization and reflection upon a toxic romantic relationship. In the first paragraph, the singer acknowledges the signs of their partner's behavior, noticing the sigh in their eye and the understanding conveyed through the palm of their hand. Despite having pursued and embraced their partner, the singer realizes that their love is like living in a stew, a metaphor for a difficult and suffocating situation. It feels as though there is nowhere to escape, just like trying to escape the scorching sun.
The chorus, "I believe, I believe love's a lover's honor, I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too," implies a sense of disillusionment with love. The singer is acknowledging that while love is often seen as an honorable and noble pursuit, it can also be demanding and self-centered, like a diva. Love is presented as a complex concept with both positive and negative attributes.
In the second paragraph, the singer reflects on their ignorance towards their partner's true intentions. They recognize that they were merely another conquest in a string of men their partner had blessed with their attention. They regretfully admit that they were easily deceived by their partner, feeling like only a fleeting encounter or a passing ship in the night. The singer blames their own naivety for not realizing the situation earlier, feeling that they should have known they were being used.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's belief that love carries both honor and a demanding nature, highlighting the conflicting aspects of romantic relationships. The singer feels betrayed and foolish for being blind to their partner's true intentions, feeling like a prize to their partner's libertine, or sexually liberated, eyes. They accept that they were simply too late to understand the truth of the situation.
In the final paragraph, the singer contemplates taking revenge or fighting back against their partner's actions. They recognize their capacity for anger and desire to harm their partner, but ultimately reject that course of action. They acknowledge that the woman they see has the right to be free and that the woman they truly desire is mischievous and independent. The singer desires a relationship that is not suffocating like a stew, wanting to escape the confines of a toxic love, just like one would try to escape the scorching sun.
The song ultimately explores the singer's realization and acceptance of a toxic relationship. They understand that love can be both honorable and demanding, but they ultimately seek a more free-spirited and fulfilling connection. It serves as a reflection on the complex nature of love and the importance of recognizing and valuing one's own self-worth in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I should say by the way that you're acting today
Based on your behavior today, I can infer...
I can tell by the sigh in your eye
I can sense from the sadness in your eyes
I can sure understand by the palm of your hand
I can definitely comprehend through your actions
That you know I'm so hot I could fry
You are aware of my intense passion and desire
Because I've chased you, embraced you 'n' turned round 'n' faced you
I have actively pursued you, held you close, and confronted you
Crowned you the truth of my youth
Acknowledged you as the embodiment of my past innocence
But you give me the line in the words of our time
Yet, you deceive me with contemporary expressions
It's like living a stew that's what most lovers do
It feels like being trapped in a confusing situation, a common experience in relationships
It's like escaping the sun, there's nowhere you can run
It's like trying to avoid the inevitable, with no means of escape
I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I have faith that love is a recognition and tribute for those who love
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too
I believe love can also be demanding and self-centered
I shoulda guessed by the rest of the men that you've blessed
I should have figured out from the other men you have favored
I was only an eye for an eye
I was just a means of retaliation
But you wanted a part of my innocent heart
Yet, you desired a portion of my pure and naive emotions
I shoulda knew, shoulda knew I was out just for you
I should have realized that I was solely dedicated to you
I believe in the power of the night
I have faith in the strength of the darkness
But like a fool I was had, now it's driving me mad
But foolishly, I was deceived and now it's causing me great distress
I was only a prize in your libertine eyes
I was merely an object of desire in your lustful gaze
I had it coming to me I was too late to see
I deserved what happened to me, but unfortunately, I realized it too late
I could fight with the might of a thief in the night
I could engage in a fierce battle like a stealthy thief
I could kick, I could tear at your hair
I could physically harm you and demonstrate my anger
I could break you in two like a man ought to do
I could exert dominance over you, as society expects a man to
But the woman I see has a right to be free
But the woman I perceive deserves her own freedom and independence
And the woman I need is a mischievous breed
And the woman I desire is a playful and adventurous type
Don't want to live in a stew that's what most lovers do
I don't want to be trapped in a complicated situation, which is often experienced by lovers
It's like escaping the sun, there's nowhere you can run
It's like attempting to avoid the inevitable, with no possible escape
I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I have faith that love is a recognition and tribute for those who love
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too
I believe love can also be demanding and self-centered
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE HARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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