Believe
Savatage Lyrics


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So after all these one night stands
You've ended up with heart in hand
A child alone
On your own
Retreating
Regretful for the things you're not
And all dreams you haven't got
Without a home
A heart of stone
Lies bleeding

And for all the roads you followed
And for all you did not find
And for all the things you had to leave behind

I am the way
I am the light
I am the dark inside the night
I hear your hopes
I feel your dreams
And in the dark
I hear your screams
Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
All I ask of you
Believe
Your childhood eyes were so intense
While bartering your innocence
For bits of string
Grown-up wings
You needed

But when you had to add them up
You found that they were not enough
To get you in
Pay for sins repeated

And for all the years you borrowed
And for all the tears you cried
And for all the fears you had to keep inside

I am the way
I am the light
I am the dark inside the night
I hear your hopes
I feel your dreams
And in the dark
I hear your screams
Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave




And all I ask of you is
Believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Savatage's "Believe" tell a story of someone who has been through many experiences in life, which have left them feeling alone, regretful, and with a heart that is bleeding. The person has endured numerous one night stands and has ended up with a child alone on their own. They are regretful of the things they didn't do and the dreams they haven't fulfilled. Despite all these hardships, the lyrics suggest that the person still has hope, and that there's someone out there who is listening to their dreams and screams. The chorus of the song consists of the singer declaring that they are the way, the light, and the dark inside the night. They hear the person's hopes and feel their dreams. The singer asks the person not to turn away, but to take their hand, and during their final battle, they'll be right there and never leave. All they ask of the person is to believe.


The song is a tale of redemption and hope, telling people that no matter how dire their situation may be, there is always a way out, and they can find hope and redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

So after all these one night stands
After indulging in countless one night stands


You've ended up with heart in hand
You're now left with a broken heart


A child alone
Now you're left alone like a child


On your own
With no one to support you


Retreating
Withdrawing into yourself


Regretful for the things you're not
You feel sad for not being what you wanted to be


And all dreams you haven't got
You regret not being able to fulfil your dreams


Without a home
You don't even have a place to call home


A heart of stone
Your heart has become cold and unfeeling


Lies bleeding
Even though your heart is cold, it still bleeds with pain and regret


And for all the roads you followed
Despite all the paths you've taken


And for all you did not find
And everything you couldn't discover


And for all the things you had to leave behind
And all things you had to give up


I am the way
I am the path to follow


I am the light
I am the brightness to guide you


I am the dark inside the night
I am the comfort you seek in your darkest times


I hear your hopes
I hear your desires and aspirations


I feel your dreams
I comprehend the dreams you bear


And in the dark
Even in the darkest times


I hear your screams
I understand the pain you suffer


Don't turn away
Don't ignore me or push me aside


Just take my hand
Take my hand and let me help you


And when you make your final stand
And when you face the end


I'll be right there
I'll always be there for you


I'll never leave
I'll always stand by your side


All I ask of you
All I beg from you


Believe
Is to have faith in me


Your childhood eyes were so intense
When you were young, you had a lively sparkle in your eyes


While bartering your innocence
But as you grew up, you lost your innocence by exchanging it for worldly gains


For bits of string
For trivial and meaningless things


Grown-up wings
You tried to fly with mature wings


You needed
But you still needed more than what you had


But when you had to add them up
When you had to count your possessions


You found that they were not enough
You realized they were inadequate


To get you in
To give you a sense of belonging


Pay for sins repeated
Paying for mistakes made over and over again


And for all the years you borrowed
For all the years you lived pretending


And for all the tears you cried
And for all the moments you wept


And for all the fears you had to keep inside
And for all the fears you had to hide




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL O'NEILL

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Michael Ayop

So after all those one night stands
You've ended up with heart in hand
A child alone
On your own
Retreating

Regretful for the things you're not
And all the things you haven't got
Without a home
A heart of stone
Lies bleeding

And for all the roads you followed
And for all you did not find
And for all the things you had to leave behind

I am the way
I am the light
I am the dark inside the night
I hear your hopes
I feel your dreams
And in the dark I hear your screams
Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
All I ask of you
Believe

Your childhood eyes were so intense
While bartering your innocence
For bits of string
The grown-up wings
You needed

But when you had to add them up
You found that there were not enough
To get you in
Pay for sins
Repeated

And for all the years you borrowed
And for all the tears you cried
And for all the fears you had to keep inside
Yeah

I am the way
I am the light
I am the dark inside the night
I hear your hopes
I feel your dreams
And in the dark I hear your screams
Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you
Believe, yeah

I never wanted to know
Never wanted to see
I wasted my time
Till time wasted me
Never wanted to go
Always wanted to stay
'Cause the persons I am
Are the parts that I play
So I plot and I plan
Hope and I scheme
To the lure of a night
Filled with unfinished dreams
And I'm holding on tight
To a world gone astray
As they charge me for years
I can't pay

I am the way
I am the light
I am the dark inside the night
I hear your hopes
I feel your dreams
And in the dark I hear your screams
Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
All I ask of you
Believe
Believe



paniz pakzad

god how many nights i spent my eyes cryin out with this song for all broken parts of my heart sitin on the ground n see my mother alive again singin this song for me I am the way
I am the light
I am the dark inside the night
I hear your hopes
I feel your dreams
And in the dark I hear your screams
Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
All I ask of you
Believe .....



Garrapaterorulez

I wasted my time
Till time wasted me
Never wanted to go
Always wanted to stay
'Cause the persons I am
Are the parts that I play
So I plot and I plan
Hope and I scheme
To the lure of a night
Filled with unfinished dreams
And I'm holding on tight
To a world gone astray
As they charge me for years
I can't pay

Don't turn away
Just take my hand
And when you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
All I ask of you
Believe



All comments from YouTube:

Sheol83

About 11 years ago a friend of mine died in a car accident. He was a big fan of the band. On his funeral, when they carried his coffin from the church to the grave, this song was played. This was so unbelievably sad and beautiful at the same time - I will never forget that. Rest in peace, my friend.

Hor Tote

God blessed his soul 😭🙏🏼

MsBreedaniels

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🫶🏻

Danny Sechrist

All he had to do is believe man and you know where he's at and guess what one day you'll be there right with him have a good time but I sure hope I'm there too

Danny Sechrist

Man I feel your pain I really do

nour halawani

sorry for your loss, god bliss his soul

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Andrea Tringali

04/10/1991 - 04/10/2021
Thirty years later, still the greatest ballad ever written.
Thank you Savatage.

Waco Johnny Dean

TRUE

Iván Blanquer

you are absolutely right.

BuskHusker

This song is definitely timeless. I'm in high school and this song is still my favorite song. It has helped me through a lot, and holds a very special place in my heart.

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