I Don't Believe
Smith Lyrics


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Well you cheat me everytime I turn my face
I'm on your ---- out of a race
No don't believe I will yes I'll stick around close to you
Gonna go way off forget you too I find me a gal a lot better than you
No I don't believe I will yes cause I'll take the chance on losin' you
[ steel ]
Gonna walk right up walk up to you and sister I'll tell you I'll ----
No don't guess I will guess I'll keep on chasin' you
If I see you at date I get one too struggle right in front of you
No I don't believe I will pray I'll suffer more than you
[ guitar ]
Spend my money you think I'm sore baby I'm gonna catch you on the row
No don't believe I will cause that's one way of keepin' you




Gonna jump in the well and end it all and listen to you holler squall and ball
No don't believe I will but I couldn't get long at all

Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Believe" by Smith is a classic country song that tells the story of a man who is in a tumultuous relationship with a woman who repeatedly cheats on him. He is torn between his love for her and his desire to leave her behind and find someone better. Despite the pain she causes him, he finds it difficult to stay away from her and considers extreme measures to end their relationship.


The lyrics convey the hurt and frustration that the man feels towards his unfaithful partner. He accuses her of cheating on him every time he turns his back, and he feels as though he is always playing catch up to her. Nevertheless, he is still committed to being with her, as he declares that he will "stick around close to you."


The man is indecisive about leaving his partner and finding someone better. On the one hand, he fantasizes about finding a woman who is "a lot better than you." On the other hand, he is afraid of losing her, and he proclaims that he will "take the chance on losin' you." The song ends on an ambiguous note - the listener is left to wonder whether the man will stay with his cheating partner or leave her behind and start anew.


Overall, "I Don't Believe" is a poignant country song that explores the complexities of romantic relationships. The lyrics are emotive and raw, and they resonate with anyone who has ever been hurt by love.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you cheat me everytime I turn my face
You betray me in secret behind my back


I'm on your ---- out of a race
I'm trying to keep up with you, but I'm falling behind


No don't believe I will yes I'll stick around close to you
I don't think I should stay with you, but I will remain by your side


Gonna go way off forget you too I find me a gal a lot better than you
I'll leave and find someone much better than you


No I don't believe I will yes cause I'll take the chance on losin' you
I don't believe I should risk losing you, but I will


[ steel ]
Instrumental break


Gonna walk right up walk up to you and sister I'll tell you I'll ----
I'll confront you and let you know how I feel


No don't guess I will guess I'll keep on chasin' you
I don't think I should keep chasing you, but I will


If I see you at date I get one too struggle right in front of you
If I see you on a date, I'll get one too and make you jealous


No I don't believe I will pray I'll suffer more than you
I don't think I should wish suffering on you, but I will


[ guitar ]
Instrumental break


Spend my money you think I'm sore baby I'm gonna catch you on the row
You think I'm stingy, but I'll catch you with someone else


No don't believe I will cause that's one way of keepin' you
I don't think I should spend money on you to keep you, but I will


Gonna jump in the well and end it all and listen to you holler squall and ball
I'll pretend to commit suicide and listen to your reaction


No don't believe I will but I couldn't get long at all
I don't think I should go that far, but I might not last much longer




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