True Believers
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics


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I know your face, I've seen it before
A faded memory, a voice through the door
Tell me your name - are you friend or foe?
A star-crossed lover with nowhere to go

True believer you're an open book
The stalls are empty everywhere you look
So long to a night well spent
You can't remember where the money all went

You only did it for the good times
One of the true believers
I know the pleasure that you live for
Must be the last of the self-deceivers

Let's go dancing in our Sunday clothes
Let's raise a glass to the life we chose
Can't believe after all these years
You're still laughing - it brings me to tears

Sinking slowly - the champagne flowed
I was a child up until you showed
Don't be ashamed - let there be no regrets
For the nights of madness we can't forget

You only did it for the good times
One of the true believers
I know the pleasure that you live for
Must be the last of the self-deceivers

Tell me your name - I'll keep you in mind
A true heart is the hardest to find
I know your face - I've seen it before
A faded memory at the nightclub door

You only did it for the good times
One of the true believers
I know the pleasure that you live for
Must be the last of the self-deceivers

You only did it for the good times
One of the true believers
I know the pleasure that you live for
Must be the last of the self-deceivers

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True Believers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hunters & Collectors' song True Believers paint a vivid picture of a passionate but fleeting encounter between two individuals. The singer recognizes the person before them, but cannot quite place them - "I know your face, I've seen it before / A faded memory, a voice through the door." Despite this, they feel a deep connection - "Tell me your name - are you friend or foe? / A star-crossed lover with nowhere to go."


The chorus repeats the phrase "true believers" several times, invoking the idea of people who are devoted to a cause or lifestyle, even if it may not be the most sensible or financially responsible choice. The song touches on themes of nostalgia and nostalgia for youthful recklessness - "Can't believe after all these years / You're still laughing - it brings me to tears." The singer acknowledges that they, like the person they're speaking to, also engaged in reckless behavior for the sake of good times.


Overall, True Believers is a reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and the search for connection and meaning, even amidst chaos and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I know your face, I've seen it before
You look familiar to me, we may have met before or your face reminds me of someone else.


A faded memory, a voice through the door
I can't recall the specifics of where I have seen you before, but it's like a distant memory I can barely hear.


Tell me your name - are you friend or foe?
I need to know your name to determine if you are someone I know or a stranger who may be a danger to me.


A star-crossed lover with nowhere to go
You seem lost and hopeless in your love life, as if fate or destiny has played a role in it.


True believer you're an open book
It's easy to read you and know what you stand for, your beliefs are not hidden from view.


The stalls are empty everywhere you look
There seems to be a lack of passion and enthusiasm wherever you go, as if nothing excites you anymore.


So long to a night well spent
Goodbye to a night that was enjoyable and fun, but it has come to an end.


You can't remember where the money all went
You had a good time spending money, but now you are unable to recall what you spent it on.


You only did it for the good times
You engaged in certain behaviors or activities only to have a good time, without any long-term or serious intentions.


One of the true believers
You are one of those who believe in living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest.


I know the pleasure that you live for
I understand that you find pleasure and enjoyment in certain aspects of life that bring you happiness and fulfillment.


Must be the last of the self-deceivers
Perhaps you are the last of the ones who deceive themselves into believing that a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle is the only way to live.


Let's go dancing in our Sunday clothes
Let's have fun and dance, even though we are dressed up in our best outfits (as opposed to casual attire).


Let's raise a glass to the life we chose
Let's toast to the choices we have made in life and celebrate them.


Can't believe after all these years
It's hard to believe that so much time has passed since we first met or since certain events happened.


You're still laughing - it brings me to tears
Your ability to still find joy and laughter in life is moving and emotional to me.


Sinking slowly - the champagne flowed
Slowly but surely, we are getting more and more drunk on the champagne we are drinking.


I was a child up until you showed
My life lacked color and excitement until you entered it. You brought me out of my shell and made me feel alive.


Don't be ashamed - let there be no regrets
You shouldn't feel bad or guilty about anything we have done or experienced in the past. Let's not dwell on any negative emotions or actions.


For the nights of madness we can't forget
Let's remember the crazy and wild nights we had and hold onto those memories forever.


Tell me your name - I'll keep you in mind
If you tell me your name, I will make sure to remember it and keep you in my thoughts.


A true heart is the hardest to find
It's rare to find someone who is genuine and sincere in their feelings and intentions. They are a precious find.


True Believers
Those who believe in living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment (even if it means being a bit wild and carefree).




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Comments from YouTube:

K-Pop Obsessed

Love this. This is my favorite H&C song. Awesome.

Adelaide Dupont

Great to hear this "live". The Rock Solid version [2001] is much cleaner - a radio edit. This one has passion! DavidBolan - you did a good thing, and so did +roadofrarotonga.

Jay dog

This song is so underated. True believer 👌

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