Hills Have Eyes were born from the ashes of an older project called Skapula… Read Full Bio ↴Hills Have Eyes were born from the ashes of an older project called Skapula. The band was founded in the year 2005 in Setubal - Portugal, after the entrance of two members, Pedro Pais (ex More Than a Thousand), and China. The decision to end Skapula and build a stronger project created Hills Have eyes and the band recorded their debut EP "All Doves Have Been Killed" between February and October 2005. In it, they tackle topics such as friendship, cynicism, love, and a lot more feelings that people face in their everyday lives. In 2012 and 2015, two self-released albums followed in "Strangers" and "Antebellum".

The Believer
Hills Have Eyes Lyrics

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The reason we feel, this is the reason we sing this song
We stand for nothing and no one
You stand for nothing at all
The reason we feel, this is the reason we sing this song
We stand for nothing and no one
You stand for nothing at all

We're victims of our innocence,

Another story told and the truth fades like sand
Take our eyes, our empty eyes because they keep on staring
Damn, I'm feeling down today,
Yes when we feel like giving up random thoughts will come crashing in
Will come crashing in

Raze our minds - I won't stand for nothing
I'm feeling a bit diseased by the words that come to me
I wish I was a believer, but you know I'm not
We both know the truth, lies are used as proof
We both know the truth, lies are used as proof

The reason we feel, this is the reason we sing this song
We stand for nothing and no one
You stand for nothing at all

We're victims of our innocence,
Another story told and the truth fades like sand
Take our eyes, our empty eyes because they keep on staring
Damn, I'm feeling down today,
Yes when we feel like giving up random thoughts will come crashing in

I can't stand this, I can't feel this, I can't stand you anymore
I despise each one of you motherfuckers, you better let me go!

The reason we feel, this is the reason we sing this song
We stand for nothing and no one
You stand for nothing at all

I'm feeling a bit diseased by the words that come to me
I wish I was a believer, but you know I'm not

Overall Meaning

The song "The Believer" by Hills Have Eyes explores the concept of standing up for something and having a strong sense of belief. The lyrics emphasize the importance of feeling and the power of music in expressing emotions. The chorus repeats the phrase "The reason we feel, this is the reason we sing this song. We stand for nothing and no one, you stand for nothing at all." This line suggests that those who have no belief, values, or convictions are empty and lacking purpose.

The song also touches on the theme of the struggle between truth and lies. The lyrics state "We both know the truth, lies are used as proof." This line could be interpreted as a critique of the media or society as a whole, where lies are told to shape the way people think and perceive the world around them. The verses are filled with emotions of feeling lost and hopeless, but the refrain of the chorus is a powerful message of hope to keep believing and standing for something.

Line by Line Meaning

The reason we feel, this is the reason we sing this song
We're singing this song because it helps us to express the emotions we feel

We stand for nothing and no one
We don't have any particular cause or belief that we're fighting for

You stand for nothing at all
You don't have any principles or values that guide you

We're victims of our innocence,
Our naivete makes us vulnerable to harm and exploitation

Another story told and the truth fades like sand
As time goes on, the real facts get obscured or forgotten

Take our eyes, our empty eyes because they keep on staring
We're endlessly searching for answers and meaning

Damn, I'm feeling down today,
I'm feeling depressed and discouraged right now

Yes when we feel like giving up random thoughts will come crashing in
When we're about to lose hope, something unexpected can give us a renewed sense of purpose

Raze our minds - I won't stand for nothing
I won't accept a state of mental emptiness or confusion

I'm feeling a bit diseased by the words that come to me
The ideas that are presented to me make me feel unwell or discomfited

I wish I was a believer, but you know I'm not
I wish I could have faith in something, but I don't

We both know the truth, lies are used as proof
We recognize that people can use falsehoods to support their arguments

I can't stand this, I can't feel this, I can't stand you anymore
I'm at my breaking point and can't take it anymore

I despise each one of you motherfuckers, you better let me go!
I have an intense hatred and resentment towards everyone holding me back

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