Believe
Michael Gibbons Lyrics
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You're never gonna understand it
Every time that I've given you the truth
It's never made a bit of difference
Disappointment takes you
Then the doubt, it breaks you
It's enough to make you cry
Always looking for a sign
Miracles won't change your mind
Tell me how much evidence you need
Turning truth into a lie
Hardened heart and blinded eye
All you need to do is just believe
Never mind what you think that you had seen
It all can change in just a moment
Here before you is all the proof you need
Why can't you ever just believe it?
The lyrics of Michael Gibbons's song "Believe" reflects the feeling of frustration and disappointment at the inability of someone close to him to believe him despite his honest revelations. The opening line of the song "Never mind all the things you heard about me" indicates that there were several unfavorable rumors and gossips surrounding the artist. Despite his attempts to reveal the truth, the person never understood him, and the truth was never enough to make a difference. This futile experience of sharing the truth repeatedly has led to disappointment and doubt, and the artist expresses the emotional toll it takes on him through the lines "Disappointment takes you, Then the doubt, it breaks you, It's enough to make you cry."
The artist then challenges the person's skepticism and asks for evidence of the lack of belief in him. The line "Always looking for a sign, Miracles won't change your mind, Tell me how much evidence you need" shows the hopeless and helpless state of the singer, who is unable to convince the person to believe him despite their relationship. The lyrics further illustrate the effects of doubt and disbelief on a relationship when the singer says, "Turning the truth into a lie, Hardened heart and blinded eye, All you need to do is just believe." The artist pleads with the person to trust him and not let doubt and disbelief damage their relationship.
Overall, "Believe" portrays the emotions of distrust, disappointment, and frustration through its lyrics. The inability of the person to believe despite repeated efforts from the artist to communicate the truth leads to an emotional toll on the singer. The song ends with the artist's desperate plea to be believed and heard.
Line by Line Meaning
Never mind all the things you heard about me
Don't pay attention to rumors about me
You're never gonna understand it
You won't be able to comprehend it
Every time that I've given you the truth
Whenever I've been honest with you
It's never made a bit of difference
It hasn't changed anything
Disappointment takes you
You feel let down
Then the doubt, it breaks you
And then you become uncertain
It's enough to make you cry
It's sad enough to bring you to tears
Always looking for a sign
You're constantly searching for proof
Miracles won't change your mind
Even unbelievable events won't convince you
Tell me how much evidence you need
How much proof do you require?
Turning truth into a lie
Twisting facts to suit your beliefs
Hardened heart and blinded eye
Being close-minded and refusing to see the truth
All you need to do is just believe
Just have faith and trust
Never mind what you think that you had seen
Disregard what you thought you saw
It all can change in just a moment
Things can change drastically very quickly
Here before you is all the proof you need
The evidence is right in front of you
Why can't you ever just believe it?
Why can't you just have faith in it?
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Written by: SAMUEL TAI ANDERSON, JOHNNY MAC POWELL, BRADLEY B. C. AVERY, DAVID CARR, MARK D. LEE
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