Trust
Perri Christina Lyrics


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Like the winds, blowing
Changes, fast and growing
I knew better then
I knew better then

Words that hurt the ones you lovin'
Hatred for who you're becomin'
I knew better then yes
I knew better then

To trust myself
To trust someone else
To trust the lies that slip from my mouth
Trust the heart I'm so quick to sell

Yes I knew better then
I knew better then
To trust love again

Memories who won't stop stinging
Promises I could't believe in
I knew better then
I knew better then

To trust myself
To trust someone else
To trust the doubt in the back of my mind
Trust the trail of pain left behind
Yes, I knew better then
I knew better then to trust love again

And I'm so quick to lose
What was never mine to keep
And I cannot stand (oh) what's broken under me
I don't know how to forgive
Myself for everything that I missed
Learn trust

Like the winds, blowing
Changes, fast and growing




I knew better then
I knew better then

Overall Meaning

The song Trust by Perri Christina is a powerful representation of love and trust, and how it can be both beautiful and destructive. The opening lyrics "Like the winds, blowing, Changes, fast and growing" set the tone for the song, suggesting that change is inevitable, and with it can come some unknown consequences. She then further goes on to sing "Words that hurt the ones you lovin', Hatred for who you're becoming," emphasizing on the impacts of negative thoughts and feelings, which can result in pain and suffering for everyone involved. This lyric suggests that the person who's singing is taking responsibility for their own negative behavior which is preventing them from trusting themselves and others.


It is clear from the lyrics that she has experienced heartbreak, and that has caused her to lose her trust in love. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself, someone else, and to trust the lies that slip from the mouth, suggesting that even when someone breaks your trust, it is essential to forgive them and move on. The last two lines of the chorus, "Trust the heart I'm so quick to sell, Yes, I knew better then, I knew better then to trust love again" signifies that while it may be difficult to trust again after a heartbreak, it is important to learn to trust yourself and others to keep moving forward.


The bridge of the song "And I'm so quick to lose, What was never mine to keep, And I cannot stand (oh) what's broken under me, I don't know how to forgive, Myself for everything that I missed, Learn trust" reveals that the singer is struggling with the loss of a relationship because she was quick to give up what wasn't truly hers. She is having difficulty forgiving herself for whatever went wrong and missed out on the opportunity to have a happy relationship. That being said, she concludes with "learn trust" which shows that she is willing to try again and learn from her past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the winds, blowing
Life is unpredictable with fast and constant changes, just like the winds that keep blowing.


Changes, fast and growing
Changes in life come fast, and they grow without any warning.


I knew better then
Despite being aware of the consequences of your actions, you continue to make the same mistakes.


Words that hurt the ones you lovin'
Saying hurtful things to those you love can have a permanent effect on them.


Hatred for who you're becomin'
Feeling hatred for yourself as you become someone you don't recognize anymore.


To trust myself
It's important to have faith in your abilities, decisions, and judgment.


To trust someone else
Trusting another person can be difficult, but it's necessary for deep relationships and growth.


To trust the lies that slip from my mouth
Admitting one's own lies can be difficult and requires a lot of self-awareness.


Trust the heart I'm so quick to sell
Having faith in your emotions and gut instincts, even when you've been hurt by them before.


Memories who won't stop stinging
Painful memories from the past that continue to hurt even after many years.


Promises I could't believe in
Making promises you can't keep or receiving promises that aren't fulfilled can be heartbreaking.


To trust the doubt in the back of my mind
It's essential to listen to your inner voice, even when mistrusting the motives of others.


Trust the trail of pain left behind
Acknowledging and learning from the pain you've experienced in your life journey is crucial to healing.


To trust love again
Having the courage to give love a chance after experiencing heartbreak and disappointment.


And I'm so quick to lose
Losing things and relationships that you never really had control of from the beginning.


What was never mine to keep
Even though it's hard to accept, some things or people were never meant to be yours entirely.


And I cannot stand (oh) what's broken under me
Feeling guilty for causing pain and damaging your relationships or life.


I don't know how to forgive
Struggling to forgive and move on from the wrongs you've committed, even against yourself.


Myself for everything that I missed
Regretting missed opportunities and lost time in life, and feeling responsible for it.


Learn trust
Accepting and learning from your past mistakes and experiences to build trust in yourself and others moving forward.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTINA JUDITH PERRI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bethhallgonzalez.9710

Lyrics.

Like the winds, blowing
Changes, fast and growing
I knew better then
I knew better then

Words that hurt the ones you lovin'
Hatred for who you're becomin'
I knew better then yes
I knew better then

To trust myself
To trust someone else
To trust the lies that slip from my mouth
Trust the heart I'm so quick to sell

Yes I knew better then
I knew better then
To trust love again

Memories who won't stop stinging
Promises I could't believe in
I knew better then
I knew better then

To trust myself
To trust someone else
To trust the doubt in the back of my mind
Trust the trail of pain left behind
Yes, I knew better then
I knew better then to trust love again

And I'm so quick to lose
What was never mine to keep
And I cannot stand (oh) what's broken under me
I don't know how to forgive
Myself for everything that I missed
Learn trust

Like the winds, blowing
Changes, fast and growing
I knew better then
I knew better then



All comments from YouTube:

@markduncan2506

"And I cannot stand on what's broken under me. I don't know how to forgive myself for everything, but I must learn trust." - Christina Perri, "Trust". Those lyrics accurately describe my life.

@zerotheking1993

Everytime she sings "to trust myself, to trust someone else" and when the things from 2:25 to 3:00 comes, she gives me chills so much!

@iramqadeer190

It's one of the most beautiful songs I've heard, and it breaks my heart that it's so underrated😢... It's deserves soo much more appreciation and recognization 💕The music, the lyrics, the composition and most of the vocals of course, everything is next level 💯

@bethhallgonzalez.9710

Lyrics.

Like the winds, blowing
Changes, fast and growing
I knew better then
I knew better then

Words that hurt the ones you lovin'
Hatred for who you're becomin'
I knew better then yes
I knew better then

To trust myself
To trust someone else
To trust the lies that slip from my mouth
Trust the heart I'm so quick to sell

Yes I knew better then
I knew better then
To trust love again

Memories who won't stop stinging
Promises I could't believe in
I knew better then
I knew better then

To trust myself
To trust someone else
To trust the doubt in the back of my mind
Trust the trail of pain left behind
Yes, I knew better then
I knew better then to trust love again

And I'm so quick to lose
What was never mine to keep
And I cannot stand (oh) what's broken under me
I don't know how to forgive
Myself for everything that I missed
Learn trust

Like the winds, blowing
Changes, fast and growing
I knew better then
I knew better then

@hrachayunc736

One of the most underrated albums!

@iramqadeer190

The way she says "I knew better then" just touches my soul💓

@Ash-mf1jj

I wouldn't say that this is my favorite song but it's really, really good! :D

@miladykora6997

I know, right? :)

@YasminMartinez-hv7zt

It has been on replay nonstop in my car since I bought the album! 5 days now and yes I literally live in zee car, Love it love it!

@pattycastellanos138

this song really shows how amazing your voice is i loooooove it

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