Believe
Mumford %26 Sons Lyrics
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But you've only lost the night
Preset all your pretty feelings
May they comfort you tonight
And I'm climbing over something
And I'm running through these halls
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
I had the strangest feeling
Your world's not all it seems
So tired of misconceiving
What else this could've been
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
Oh say something, say something
Something like you love me
Unless you wanna move away
From the noise of this place?
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I wanna believe
Anything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
The lyrics to Mumford & Sons' song "Believe" speak to the uncertainty that can come with relationships and communication, and the struggle to find a place of understanding amidst misunderstandings. The first few lines suggest a sense of resignation or defeat, as the singer acknowledges that someone may be giving up on the evening, but insists that they've "only lost the night." The line "preset all your pretty feelings" implies a sort of performing or facade, as if the person is trying to convince themselves of something that may not be true. The singer then shifts to a more urgent tone, as they describe "climbing over something" and "running through these halls," suggesting a sense of urgency or desperation.
The chorus repeats the lines "I don't even know if I believe everything you're trying to say to me," driving home the theme of uncertainty and lack of clarity. The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer expressing a feeling that their partner's world is not what it seems, and that they are tired of misunderstanding or misinterpreting things. The bridge of the song, with its plea to "open up my eyes / tell me I'm alive," adds a sense of vulnerability to the lyrics, as the singer seems to be asking for help in navigating the confusion and uncertainty of the situation. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer asking for clarity or for their partner to express their feelings more directly.
Overall, "Believe" is a song that speaks to the challenges of communication in relationships, and the difficulty of finding clarity and understanding amidst uncertainty and mixed signals.
Line by Line Meaning
You may call it in this evening
You may try to reach out to me tonight
But you've only lost the night
Your efforts will not result in any progress tonight
Preset all your pretty feelings
Be prepared to express your emotions
May they comfort you tonight
I hope your feelings give you solace tonight
And I'm climbing over something
I'm trying to overcome a challenge
And I'm running through these halls
I'm making a significant effort to move forward
I don't even know if I believe
I'm unsure whether I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
I'm skeptical of what you're saying
I had the strangest feeling
I had a moment of realization
Your world's not all it seems
There's more to your life than what meets the eye
So tired of misconceiving
I'm exhausted from misunderstanding
What else this could've been
I'm curious to know what more there is to this situation
So open up my eyes
Help me see clearly
Tell me I'm alive
Remind me that I'm truly living
This is never gonna go our way
Things may not work out in our favor
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
If I have to continually speculate about your thoughts
Oh say something, say something
Please speak up
Something like you love me
Express your affection for me
Unless you wanna move away
Unless you want to distance yourself from me
From the noise of this place?
To escape the chaos of our environment?
I don't even know if I wanna believe
I have reservations about wanting to believe
Anything you're trying to say to me
I'm hesitant to trust what you're telling me
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lucasdaniel-mx2pn
You may call it in this evening
But you've only lost the night
Present all your pretty feelings
May they comfort you tonight
And I'm climbing over something
And I'm running through these walls
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
I had the strangest feeling
Your world's not all it seems
So tired of misconceiving
What else this could've been
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
Say something, say something
Something like you love me
Less you want to move away
From the noise of this place
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I wanna believe
Anything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
@jacquelinelabuschagne1888
Still one of my biggest dreams, to see Mumford & Sons Liveššæš¦ one dayš¤
@marsbar2020
Saw them pre pandemic here in Canada, was a great show but the fans were all only loving on the first big hit country album songs. In my mind u need to do your thing and move forward... great show
@XxMuSicAddicTxX000
The crowd deserves a gold medal!
@sambhatti805
I lost my mind at 3:03, when everyone sang their heart out.
Got flooded by emotions.
This is the best song I've ever heard in my life so far.
@thehows978
If there is ONE band to live the rest of a life with ... this one is all I need. <3
@ChanelDarkSide
I watching them in lolla Brazil, going crazy in every music as usual, but I notice this girl who was there looking at me , and she told me " I never listen to them, but they are so good, I m almost crying" I felt happy, my favorite band ever is so amazing that almost made this girl who never listen them cry. 5 minutes after I look at her, she was actually crying. This ladys and gentlemen's, is Mumford & sons. sorry for the bad english
@nathanmcdonald462
ChanelDarkSide preach it man. Theyre the my favorite band ever to land on this earth
@878550
a minha alma ficou nesse show e voltou sĆ³ o corpo, melhor dia da minha VIDA!!
@ziphozihlemoyeni4956
I thought you were going to say, you married the girl
@lucasdaniel-mx2pn
You may call it in this evening
But you've only lost the night
Present all your pretty feelings
May they comfort you tonight
And I'm climbing over something
And I'm running through these walls
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
I had the strangest feeling
Your world's not all it seems
So tired of misconceiving
What else this could've been
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
Everything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
Say something, say something
Something like you love me
Less you want to move away
From the noise of this place
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I believe
I don't even know if I wanna believe
Anything you're trying to say to me
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind
So open up my eyes
Tell me I'm alive
This is never gonna go our way
If I'm gonna have to guess what's on your mind