Don't Stop Believin'
Lea Michele Cory Monteith Mark Salling Naya Rivera Amber Riley Kevin McHale Chris Colfer & Jenna Ush Lyrics

Just a small town girl
The story starts with a girl from a small town who has big dreams.

Livin' in a lonely world
She feels alone in a life that doesn't offer much hope for her dreams.

She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
She takes a risky step to pursue her dreams by leaving without any clear direction.

Just a city boy
Another person enters the story, a boy from the city who also has big dreams.

Born and raised in South Detroit
He's from a place where people are tough and work hard to survive.

He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
He also takes a risky step to pursue his dreams by leaving with an uncertain future.

A singer in a smokey room
They both end up in a place that's not glamorous, where dreams might fade away.

The smell of wine and cheap perfume
The environment is dingy and the people are seeking solace through alcohol.

For a smile they can share the night
Despite the circumstances, they find joy in each other's company and enjoy the moment.

It goes on and on and on and on
The night feels endless, like it's just delaying the inevitable problems they'll have to face.

Strangers waiting
The next day, they're both still in the same place, surrounded by strangers with their own stories.

Up and down the boulevard
They're on a busy road, seeing different people living their own lives.

Their shadows searchin' in the night
Despite their different backgrounds, they're both still searching for something elusive in this place.

Streetlight, people
They find common ground in the common struggle to find hope and meaning in their lives.

Livin' just to find emotion
Their search isn't just for basic survival, but for something more meaningful that gives life its color.

Hidin' somewhere in the night
They don't know where their search will take them or where they'll find what they're looking for.

(Don't stop) Don't stop believin'
Despite the odds, they try to hold onto hope, to not give up on their dreams or themselves.

Hold on to that feelin'
They know that hope can be a fleeting emotion, but they try to hold onto it to keep their spirits up.

Streetlight, people
They cling to the hope of finding meaningful connections with others who are also searching for something more.

Don't stop believin'
The song ends with a reminder to keep trying, even when things seem tough or overwhelming.