They Don't Believe
Russian Red Lyrics


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Walk by the man who sings a song to the street lights
and turns out everybody claps, they dont believe in cabs
they don't believe in cabs, they dont believe in cabs.

And they all go wild, but they walk instead
they all go wild, but they walk instead.

Now, talk to the man who's laying down by the door of a bank
and people don't rely on the traffic lights, they don't believe in lights
they don't believe in lights, they don't believe it's a confusing situation
they all get run over in petrol stations but they rock.





And there are faces on the six AM working crowds
who take the subway from their homes to their lonely nights.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "They Don't Believe" by Russian Red talk about a society that seemingly defies the norms and accepted ways of functioning. The song describes individuals who do not believe in using taxis, but find joy in walking instead. The man who sings a song to the streetlights and gets the crowds clapping highlights the unconventional and radical elements of this society. The people are seen resisting authority, as they disregard traffic lights and instead walk fearlessly, even when in dangerous situations like petrol stations.


The mention of "faces on the six AM working crowds who take the subway from their homes to their lonely nights" portrays the alienation that individuals in this society feel. Though they may defy societal norms, they still experience loneliness and struggle to connect with others.


This song can be interpreted to represent a rebellion against mainstream society, which often puts pressure on individuals to conform to a specific lifestyle. The people in this song find joy in disregarding societal norms, and may see it as a form of liberation. The song's title "They Don't Believe" also suggests a lack of faith in mainstream societal constructs, and a desire for an alternative way of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk by the man who sings a song to the street lights
Pass by the man who sings alone to the unresponsive lights on the street


and turns out everybody claps, they dont believe in cabs
And surprisingly, everyone around applauds his performance, but they don't believe in the convenience of taxis


they don't believe in cabs, they dont believe in cabs.
They don't trust the idea of taking a cab, they just walk instead


And they all go wild, but they walk instead
Although they get excited, they still choose to walk instead of taking a cab


Now, talk to the man who's laying down by the door of a bank
Then, have a conversation with the man who is lying on the ground near the bank's entrance


and people don't rely on the traffic lights, they don't believe in lights
and people don't trust the signals of the traffic lights, they doubt the function of lights in general


they don't believe in lights, they don't believe it's a confusing situation
they don't accept the existence of lights, and they deny that the circumstances could ever be unclear


they all get run over in petrol stations but they rock.
They are prone to accidents when filling up gas at stations, but they are still cool about it


And there are faces on the six AM working crowds
In the morning at 6 o'clock, the workforce's faces are painted with exhaustion


who take the subway from their homes to their lonely nights.
These individuals commute from their houses by taking the subway, only to spend the rest of their evenings alone




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