Believe Me
Takeshi Abo Lyrics
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Believe me, I just don't care
If you look away or stare
If you choose to go or stay:
Don't believe me, I pray
In my head - every day, everywhere - oh, no
You and I can talk, and I sound colder
I just cry and cry on your big shoulder
Refrain (2x)
Far away, like the man in the moon (my dear)
You just wave to me, you are always lying
Every face, every voice, every tune
Brings you back to me, and I start crying
Refrain (2x)
Believe me, I just don't care
The song "Believe Me" by Takeshi Abo talks about the complicated emotions of a person who is trying to hide their true feelings. The singer mentions that even though they are talking casually and sounding indifferent, they are actually crying on the inside. The refrain of the song, "Believe me, I just don't care," is repeated to emphasize the idea that the singer wants people to believe that they are apathetic and unaffected, even though they are emotionally vulnerable.
The singer talks about a person who is always lying to them and waving from a distance, making them feel isolated and alone. They long for the person's presence and every face, voice, and tune reminds them of that person's absence. This unfulfilled yearning eventually leads to tears on the singer's part.
The song is about the complexities of expressing one's feelings, especially when we are afraid of rejection or vulnerability. Many people put up a façade to hide their true emotions, but as the song suggests, it is not always easy to do so. The refrain is a reminder that sometimes we pretend to be indifferent to protect ourselves, but in reality, we do care deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Believe me, I just don't care
I want you to believe that I don't care, even though I do
If you look away or stare
Regardless of how you behave, I feel the same
If you choose to go or stay:
Your decision won't affect my attachment to you
Don't believe me, I pray
Despite my earlier statement, I actually hope you won't believe me
In my head - every day, everywhere - oh, no
I can't stop thinking about you and it's overwhelming
You and I can talk, and I sound colder
Although we speak, my tone is distant to hide my emotions
In my heart, though I say I don't care
Even though I say that I don't care, my heart tells a different story
I just cry and cry on your big shoulder
I seek comfort in your presence and often cry on your shoulder
Far away, like the man in the moon (my dear)
Although you seem far away, I still see you as dear to me
You just wave to me, you are always lying
Even though you wave at me, I feel that you are hiding the truth
Every face, every voice, every tune
Every person or sound reminds me of you
Brings you back to me, and I start crying
Every reminder of you brings me to tears
Believe me, I just don't care
Repeating my earlier statement that I want you to believe, even though it's not true
Writer(s): Takeshi Abo
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