belief
Nightingale Lyrics


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Now I know nothing's what it seems
Money talks
Now I see religion screams
I believe in what I hear and what I see
and in myself, the king of my own destiny

The angles of heaven, the demons of hell
are creatures we had to create
Why are you scared to see who you are
and be in control of your life, and fate

I can't see why you choose to dedicate
all your life to assure you enter heavens gates

I can't say that I am right and you are wrong
but common sense can tell a truth or two
All those lives lost in battle of belief
It's all because you were born to believe in
different lies

The angles of heaven, the demons of hell
are creatures we had to create
Why are you scared to see who you are
and be in control of your life, and fate
If god is above us and Satan beneath
we all belong here on earth




Cause no one is good or evil to the core
We all have our halos and horns to bear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nightingale's song "Belief" touch upon the themes of religion, self-determination, and the search for truth. The singer expresses his belief in what he hears and sees, but also believes in himself as the king of his own destiny. He sees religion as something that screams at people, and money as something that talks, questioning the motivations and control over our beliefs. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of heaven and hell being creations of human imagination, and the fear of facing one's true self and taking control of their life and fate. In addition, the song references the tragic wars and conflicts that have been fought over religious differences and the idea that all humans have both virtuous and flawed qualities.


The lyrics' overarching message cautions against blind adherence to religion or any other self-identified belief system, but rather encourages one to question them and take the reins in their own life. The concept of heaven and hell serves as a metaphor representing the two sides of human nature and underscores the need for accepting our inherent good and bad qualities. Furthermore, the song implies that the concept of god and the devil is a mere human invention to encourage moral behavior.


Overall, "Belief" is a thought-provoking song that encourages critical thinking, self-reflection, and self-determination. It challenges the audience's preconceived notions of good, evil, and the importance of religious beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I know nothing's what it seems
I have come to understand that not everything is as it appears to be


Money talks
Financial gain often speaks louder than other virtues


Now I see religion screams
I have realized that religion is often a source of loud and passionate dispute


I believe in what I hear and what I see
I hold faith in that which I can observe and experience firsthand


and in myself, the king of my own destiny
I place great value in my ability to shape my own future and control my own life


The angles of heaven, the demons of hell
The constructs of heaven and hell, including their inhabitants, are merely products of human imagination


are creatures we had to create
These entities exist because humans devised them as a way to explain the unknown and cope with their fears


Why are you scared to see who you are
What is preventing you from facing your true self?


and be in control of your life, and fate
You have the potential to influence your own destiny; why not seize that power?


I can't see why you choose to dedicate
I fail to comprehend why one would devote their entire existence to


all your life to assure you enter heavens gates
the pursuit of securing a place in the afterlife


I can't say that I am right and you are wrong
I am not asserting that my beliefs are superior to yours


but common sense can tell a truth or two
Nonetheless, objective rationality often reveals certain facts


All those lives lost in battle of belief
The vast number of fatalities resulting from religious warfare


It's all because you were born to believe in
These fatalities are due to the fact that you were indoctrinated from birth to have faith in


different lies
a set of contradictory falsehoods


If god is above us and Satan beneath
Assuming that God is situated above us and Satan is below


we all belong here on earth
All of us reside here on this planet


Cause no one is good or evil to the core
Everyone has elements of morality and immorality within them


We all have our halos and horns to bear
We all possess both virtuous and sinful qualities




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