I Believe
Ron Pope Lyrics

The sun comes out from a sea of clouds
Emerging from darkness, hope and possibility starts to take form.

I shed my disguise
No longer hiding what I truly feel, I am free to be myself.

We laugh out loud
Together, we experience joy and the release of tension.

I am sure that someday soon we'll all be just fine
Although unsure of when, I am certain that a time of healing and flourishing awaits.

I hear a choir of angels on a dead end street
In the midst of despair, music and beauty can still break through and inspire hope.

The faces of children make me believe that someday
The innocence and wonder of youth reminds me of the goodness and potential in the world.

Some day soon the dark will subside
One day, the hardship and pain will lessen and give way to light.

We're calling out answers we don't know
Despite uncertainty, we continue to seek truth and understanding.

Calling on friends we thought we'd lost
We reach out to those who have drifted away, hoping for reconnection and support.

We all have to see what we've become
Self-reflection is necessary to understand our current state and what we need to change.

Waiting on chances so far gone
Regretting missed opportunities, we hope for new ones to arise.

Hoping our answers light the dark
Our search for answers and truth can bring illumination and understanding in the midst of chaos.

Praying someday soon we'll understand
We ask for clarity and insight, hoping to make sense of what feels confusing and overwhelming.

As we search for the promised land
We long for a better future and work towards a brighter horizon.

I see a holy host of sweet confusion
In the midst of chaos, there is still beauty and mystery to be found.

And we all bleed but some men choose to stand up
We all face hardship and pain, but some choose to bravely face it and try to make a difference in the world.

Stand up straight when there's something to lose
Even in the face of potential loss or failure, it is important to remain resolute and not give up.

It's not armies at war
The struggle is not one of physical conflict, but rather of moral and philosophical ideals.

A search for the truth
We are seeking honesty and authenticity in the midst of widespread deception and ambiguity.

The questions we ask leave us more confused
Seeking answers sometimes only leads to more questions and a greater sense of uncertainty.

There's nowhere left to rest
The world can be overwhelming and unforgiving, leaving us with no place to retreat to.

So what can we do
In the face of difficulty and uncertainty, we must continue forward and not give up.

I swear I believe
I declare my conviction and commitment to hope and faith in the face of adversity.

I said, "I swear I believe"
I am vocalizing and affirming my stance that hope and faith will prevail.