The Age of Not Believing
Lansbury Angela Lyrics
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Searching everywhere for something true
You're at the age of not believing
When all the make-believe is through
When you set aside your childhood heroes
And your dreams are lost up on a shelf
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all you doubt yourself
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
Where did all the happy endings go?
Where can all the good times be?
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
In you
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all, you doubt yourself
You're a castaway where no one hears you
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
Where did all the happy endings go?
Where can all the good times be?
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
In you
The Age of Not Believing by Angela Lansbury is a song that speaks to the fear and doubt that comes with growing up and losing one's sense of wonder and imagination. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is lost and searching for meaning in a world that seems devoid of magic and meaning. The opening lines, "When you rush around in hopeless circles / Searching everywhere for something true" capture the sense of desperation that can come with feeling disconnected from one's dreams and aspirations.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is speaking to someone who has lost their faith in themselves and the world around them. The lines, "You're at the age of not believing / And worst of all you doubt yourself" underscore the idea that doubt and self-doubt can be the most crippling effects of growing up. The metaphor of being a castaway on a lonely island also speaks to the feeling of isolation that can come with feeling disconnected from one's sense of purpose and meaning.
Ultimately, the song offers a hopeful message - that even in the midst of doubt and despair, there is still something wonderful within us waiting to be discovered. This is perhaps the most important message of all in a world that can sometimes feel cold and unfeeling.
Line by Line Meaning
When you rush around in hopeless circles
When you are aimlessly searching in circles, with no direction or purpose
Searching everywhere for something true
Looking for something that is genuine and authentic
You're at the age of not believing
This is a time when you don't have faith in things like you used to
When all the make-believe is through
When you've given up on things that used to be imaginary and fantastic
When you set aside your childhood heroes
When you leave behind things that you used to admire when you were young
And your dreams are lost up on a shelf
When your aspirations are forgotten or abandoned
And worst of all you doubt yourself
You don't trust your own abilities or feelings
You're a castaway where no one hears you
You feel isolated and uncared for by those around you
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
You feel stranded and lonely with no hope for escape
Where did all the happy endings go?
You wonder why everything seems to be going wrong with no resolution in sight
Where can all the good times be?
You question why you can't seem to find any joy or happiness in your life
You must face the age of not believing
You need to confront this period of skepticism and doubt head-on
Doubting everything you ever knew
Questioning all of the things that you once believed in or relied on
Until at last you start believing
Eventually, you will begin to have faith and trust in things again
There's something wonderful in you
You possess qualities that are truly amazing and admirable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
3Decades
Just heard the sad news today -- R.I.P. Dame Angela, you will be dearly missed.
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3Decades
I only know the songs of Van Morrison and Robbie Williams--both are good
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R.I.P Angela Lansbury
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Best to not believe in governments and just believe in YOURSELF 😍