"Two and a half years, it’s been since I started creating music and living … Read Full Bio ↴"Two and a half years, it’s been since I started creating music and living my dreams under the name Rival Summers. I started this when I was only fifteen, and it’s crazy to think how many places I’ve seen, how many people I’ve met, and how much I’ve grown as a person and a musician since then. If it werent for Rival Summers, I wouldn’t be who I am now. I would have no direction and many people the people that I have in my life wouldn’t be if I had never started any of this. It’s really crazy to think about.

I’ve released three records. “Ready When You Are” is my first. The “Blankets & Sheets” EP is next, then “Days Like This”. All I ever really do is write about what’s going on in my life and it’s amazing what these songs have been able to do for me, but even more amazing what they’ve been able to do for so many others. Knowing that I’ve been able to touch people and make a difference in their lives with my songs is the reason I do what I do.

I’ve toured around and played hundreds of shows, much of which in the Metro Detroit area, as well as West Michigan and the Midwest and East Coast of the United States. I hope to tour around the entire country as well as Canada and everywhere else I possibly can within the near future, but if not sooner, at least in my lifetime. I meet so many great people and see so many great things and places out on tour and I know it’s where I belong.

I’ve been priviledge to be a part of the 2010 Warped Tour and I performed during the 2010 Take Action Tour Detroit date with We The Kings, Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon, There For Tomorrow, and Call The Cops. I’ve also gotten the chance to share the stage and even become good friends with some of my heroes, including Chase Coy, Backseat Goodbye, Plug In Stereo, The Scene Aesthetic, The Color Fred, We Are The In Crowd, Craig Owens, Automatic Loveletter, Rookie Of The Year, among so many others.

I’ve got the best job I could ever ask for. I’m the luckiest kid in the world with the best job I could ever ask for. I know I’ve got a great future ahead of me. I’m living the dream, man. I’m so incredibly happy with the direction my life is going in.

If it weren’t for my fans, I wouldn’t be doing any of this so here’s the biggest, most sincere, and uncomplete thanks goes to them. I will never be able to truly show you my gratitude for the support. I appreciate it more than anything. The best I can do is never give up and work hard to live this dream and make ‘em proud.

This is only the beginning, and there’s nothing that will ever make me stop."
-Leo Bautista

Believe In Me
Rival Summers Lyrics

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There's so much I wish that I could tell you.
Kept inside my mind and it stays there.
If only there was a way for me to let you know.

So here I am, without a clue, trying the best I can.
To understand that things don't always go the way we plan.
Keep moving forward.
There's always a light at the end.

I just want to be what you are to me for you.
'Cause you make everything so much brighter to me.
And I feel like we've got something left to prove.
I know it's not going to be easy,
But it gets better from here, baby believe me.
Just take a risk and I swear it'll be worth it.
I'll give you my best if you just...
Believe in me.

There've been too many times to count.
When the only thing I thought about was how,
Life doesn't stop for anyone, but I wouldn't mind it slowing down.
It always gets in the way, one day we'll figure it out.

Do you remember when we'd drive around, no where to go?
We'd drive for miles, getting lost. It's all we'd ever know
Dad always said, "As long as we have the open road and a full tank of gas,
We'll always find our way back home."

I just want to be what you are to me for you.
'Cause you make everything so much brighter to me.
And I feel like we've got something left to prove.
I know it's not going to be easy,
But it gets better from here, baby believe me.
Just take a risk and I swear it'll be worth it.
I'll give you my best if you just...
Believe in me.

Everything happens for a reason.
I'm not quite sure what it is but I really think if we
Hold on to what we've got, there's no way we'll ever stop.
We'll never know unless we give this a shot, come on.

I just want to be what you are to me for you.

I just want to be what you are to me for you.
'Cause you make everything so much brighter to me.
And I feel like we've got something left to prove.
I know it's not going to be easy,
But it gets better from here, baby believe me.
Just take a risk and I swear it'll be worth it.

I'll give you my best if you just...
Believe in me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Believe in Me" are a testament to the power of love and the need to communicate with one's partner. The singer acknowledges the many thoughts and feelings that he keeps hidden inside his mind and wishes that he could reveal them to his loved one. He admits that life doesn't always go as planned, but encourages his partner to keep moving forward and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.

The singer reminisces about the moments spent with his loved one, driving around aimlessly, getting lost and enjoying the open road. He highlights the importance of taking risks and overcoming obstacles to strengthen their bond. He believes that everything happens for a reason and expresses his desire to be what his partner is to him, returning the brightness and hope that they bring to his life.

Overall, the song is a soothing and calming melody about the need for communication, taking risks and staying hopeful in matters of love. It encourages us to support our loved ones, even if it means stepping out of our comfort zone.

Line by Line Meaning

There's so much I wish that I could tell you.
There are a lot of things that I want to tell you, but I struggle to express them.

Kept inside my mind and it stays there.
These thoughts are stuck inside my head and I can't seem to let them out.

If only there was a way for me to let you know.
I wish I could find a way to communicate these thoughts to you.

So here I am, without a clue, trying the best I can.
I am in a state of confusion but still doing my best to progress.

To understand that things don't always go the way we plan.
I am learning to accept that life can be unpredictable and may not follow our plans.

Keep moving forward.
I need to keep pushing forward despite any setbacks or obstacles.

There's always a light at the end.
No matter how dark the situation, there is always a glimmer of hope.

I just want to be what you are to me for you.
I aspire to be to you what you are to me.

'Cause you make everything so much brighter to me.
Your presence brings a lot of joy and positivity to my life.

And I feel like we've got something left to prove.
There is more we can achieve together.

I know it's not going to be easy,
I understand that the journey won't be a smooth one.

But it gets better from here, baby believe me.
We may encounter obstacles, but things will improve from here on out.

Just take a risk and I swear it'll be worth it.
If we take a chance on this, I believe it will be worth the effort.

I'll give you my best if you just...
I am willing to put in my best effort if you are willing to do the same.

Believe in me.
Have faith in me and our potential.

When the only thing I thought about was how,
During very difficult times, all I could do was think about how challenging things were.

Life doesn't stop for anyone, but I wouldn't mind it slowing down.
Life can be quite hectic and I would appreciate a moment to catch my breath.

It always gets in the way, one day we'll figure it out.
Life can be quite the obstacle, but it is a puzzle we will eventually solve.

Do you remember when we'd drive around, no where to go?
Do you have memories of when we would simply drive around aimlessly?

We'd drive for miles, getting lost. It's all we'd ever know
Although we would get lost, that was what we enjoyed and knew how to do best.

Dad always said, "As long as we have the open road and a full tank of gas,
My dad used to say that as long as we had fuel and a road to follow, we could go anywhere.

We'll always find our way back home."
No matter how lost we get, we will always find our way back home.

Everything happens for a reason.
There is a higher purpose for everything that occurs in life.

I'm not quite sure what it is but I really think if we
Although I lack clarity, I strongly believe that if we

Hold on to what we've got, there's no way we'll ever stop.
If we remain steadfast in what we have, we will never falter.

We'll never know unless we give this a shot, come on.
We can't predict the outcome of our situation unless we try, so let's go for it.

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