Believe In Me
McKagan Duff Lyrics

When I was a young boy
As a child, people told me stories of miracles and encouraged me to believe in them.

Said some man parted some sea
I was told stories of a man who had parted the sea, implying that miracles were possible.

They said believe in us
Those who told the stories of miracles encouraged me to have faith in them.

Why should they lie to me
I trusted those who told the stories of miracles and didn't think they would deceive me.

Now I'm not a young boy
As an adult, I no longer blindly accept the stories I was told as a child.

What I believe is what I believe
I now have my own beliefs and values, separate from what I was taught as a child.

But I still get fooled sometimes
Despite my independence, there are still moments where I can be misled.

It's so goddamned easy
Deception can be easy to fall for if I'm not careful.

Now that I'm a grown man
As an adult, I strive to be the best version of myself I can be.

Be the best that I can be
I aim to reach my full potential and be the best possible person I can be.

Been down every rocky road
I've experienced many challenges and difficulties in life.

And I'm bloodied at my knees
I've been through tough times and have the scars to show for it.

But I treat you like a princess
Despite my struggles, I still try my best to treat others with kindness and respect.

Never ask to be the king
I'm not looking for special treatment or power over others.

Just believe in me
All I ask is that people have faith in me and trust that I am doing my best.

Believe in me
I want people to believe in me and have confidence in my abilities.

Where does it leave me
What happens to me when people don't believe in me?

When you don't believe in me
I feel lost and uncertain when others don't have faith in me.

I'd climb any mountain
I am willing to go to great lengths and overcome significant obstacles in order to prove myself to others.

Yeah I'd cross any sea
I am willing to take on any challenge, no matter how difficult, if it means winning someone's trust and belief in me.

I might break down and cry
It's emotionally difficult for me when people don't believe in me.

But I'd drop down my bottle of rye
I am willing to put down my own coping mechanisms and distractions in order to face the issue head-on.

If you'd just believe in me
All I ask for is someone's belief and trust in me.

Where does it leave me
What happens to me when people don't believe in me?

But I'm still my own man
Regardless of whether others believe in me or not, I still have my own identity and strength.

And I do what I can
I continue to strive and do my best, even when others doubt me.

And while you're treating me raw
Even when people are treating me unfairly or harshly,

I still make my own law
I maintain my own moral compass and principles.

Come on
I am urging someone to have faith in me and believe in me.

Can't you see just believe in me
I am asking someone to trust in me and see that I am doing my best.

Yeah yeah
I am emphasizing my point and the importance of being believed in.

Believe in me
I want people to believe in me and have confidence in my abilities.