Believing Is Art
Spoon Lyrics


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Things everybody would say
Believing is hard
Believing is art
Things everybody should know
The end will come slow
And love breaks your heart

So welcome to the north side
Where you will see what it means to be standing on line
It's not so out of the way
Just under the east and one stop away

I said that this is a call
Yeah it might be a call
If the world could sit tight for one night
Get out the car at the corner of nine
Where they take everything and just spit it all out

I'm staying up late at night
To take apart what I said
To make it all sound alright
Waiting now and taking my time
'Cause I've seen what it means to be standing on line

This is a call yeah it might be a call
And the world is alright and alright
Taking your time and I'm standing on line
It depends it depends and it comes back again
Yes

They've got my number they've got me alright
They know my number they've got me alright
Think about it a while
The end ain't that bad
Take out the trash with one hand
It falls apart like a band
Just hold on to it tight

This is a call it ain't mine not at all
And the world can sit tight and alright
Taking your time and get right back on line
It depends it depends and it comes back again

Yes things that everybody would say
Believing is hard
Believing is art
Things everybody should know




The end will come slow
And love breaks your heart

Overall Meaning

In Spoon's song "Believing Is Art," the lyrics reflect on the difficulties and beauty of believing. The opening lines, "Things everybody would say, Believing is hard, Believing is art," set the stage for introspection and contemplation. The song goes on to discuss the slow approach of the end and the heartbreak that comes with love. The verses paint a picture of a city, specifically the "north side," and the idea of waiting in line, either physically or metaphorically, for something important.


The chorus emphasizes the call to action for the world to pause and take a moment to reflect. The repetition of "this is a call" draws attention to the message of the lyrics. The line, "Think about it a while, the end ain't that bad," encourages listeners to recognize that the end of something doesn't always need to be negative. The song also touches on the idea of holding onto something, even if it falls apart, and believing in it with conviction.


Overall, "Believing Is Art" is a song that calls for reflection and intention in one's beliefs and actions. It encourages listeners to have faith, even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Things everybody would say
There are certain things that are common knowledge or universally accepted


Believing is hard
It's difficult to have faith or trust in something


Believing is art
Having faith or trust in something requires skill and creativity


Things everybody should know
There are some things that everyone needs to be aware of


The end will come slow
The end of something will happen gradually over time


And love breaks your heart
Being in love can be painful and heartbreaking


So welcome to the north side
Come to where things are different and unique


Where you will see what it means to be standing on line
Experience what it's like to wait patiently for something


It's not so out of the way
It's not that difficult to get to this place


Just under the east and one stop away
This place is located near the east and easy to get to


I said that this is a call
I'm telling you that this is a message or request


Yeah it might be a call
I'm not entirely sure if this is a message or request


If the world could sit tight for one night
If everyone could just calm down and wait for a short period of time


Get out the car at the corner of nine
Stop driving and park the car at the intersection of Ninth Street


Where they take everything and just spit it all out
Where people use and abuse things without any regard for their value


I'm staying up late at night
I'm not getting much sleep because I'm analyzing my words and actions


To take apart what I said
To examine and scrutinize my words


To make it all sound alright
To try and justify and make sense of what I said


Waiting now and taking my time
Being more patient and deliberate in my actions


'Cause I've seen what it means to be standing on line
I understand the value of waiting and being patient


This is a call yeah it might be a call
This is definitely a message or request, but I'm still unsure about it


And the world is alright and alright
Everything is okay and acceptable


Taking your time and I'm standing on line
Being patient and waiting for something, just like in real life


It depends it depends and it comes back again
It's situational and changes over time, but it will happen again


They've got my number they've got me alright
They know how to reach me and I'm okay with that


Think about it a while
Take some time to ponder and reflect


The end ain't that bad
The conclusion or resolution isn't as terrible as you might think


Take out the trash with one hand
Easily dispose of unwanted things


It falls apart like a band
Things can easily break apart or disintegrate, like a band breaking up


Just hold on to it tight
Keep a tight grip on what's important and valuable to you


This is a call it ain't mine not at all
This is definitely not my message or request


And the world can sit tight and alright
Everyone can be patient and things will still be okay


Taking your time and get right back on line
Be patient and wait your turn to try again


Yes things that everybody would say
The things that everyone accepts as true


Believing is hard
Having faith or trust in something takes effort and is challenging


Believing is art
Having faith or trust in something requires skill and creativity


Things everybody should know
There are some things that everyone needs to be aware of


The end will come slow
The conclusion of something will occur gradually over time


And love breaks your heart
Being in love can be painful and heartbreaking




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL BRITT

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