Skeptics And True Believers
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Don't be so scared
We will not lead you on like you've been doing for weeks
So you're selfish, and I'm sorry
When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast
Nowhere fast, nowhere fast

Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you
'Cause I wouldn't believe you if you said the same to me
And near death, last breath, and barely hanging on
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?

Don't be so scared to take a second for reflection,
To take a leave of absence, see what you're made of
So I'm selfish, and you're sorry
When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast
So who's selfish, and who's sorry?

Someone, somewhere
Said some things that may have sparked some sympathy
But don't believe
Don't believe a word you've heard about me

Don't be so scared It's harder for me
Don't be so scared
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared

Someone, somewhere
Said some things that may have sparked some sympathy
But don't believe
Don't believe a word you've heard about me

Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
'Cause I wouldn't believe you
Wouldn't believe you now

Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?




'Cause I wouldn't believe you
Wouldn't believe you now

Overall Meaning

The Academy Is...'s song "Skeptics And True Believers" is about a relationship that is not working out. The singer is talking to their partner and acknowledging their own selfishness and apologizing for it, but also calling out their partner's fear and reluctance to move on. The singer is saying that they don't need their partner, but they also wouldn't believe their partner if they said the same thing to them. The chorus repeats this sentiment, and the singer also adds that they are near death and barely hanging on.


Later in the song, the singer mentions someone else who said things about them that may have sparked sympathy, but the singer is saying not to believe it. The song ends with the repeated chorus of not believing a word you've heard. Overall, the lyrics suggest a relationship that is built on fear, reluctance, and selfishness, but also hints at outside forces that may be affecting the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be so scared, we will not lead you on like you've been doing for weeks.
Don't be afraid to trust us, we won't mislead you as you may have done in the past few weeks.


So you're selfish, and I'm sorry.
You are being self-centered, and I apologize for my actions.


When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast.
Without me, you won't be able to make progress efficiently.


Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you,
If I told you that I can manage without you, would you accept it as the truth?


'cause I wouldn't believe you if you said the same to me.
I wouldn't believe you if you told me that you don't need me either.


Near death, last breath, and barely hanging on.
In a dire situation, running out of strength and hardly able to survive.


Don't be scared to take a second for reflection,
Don't hesitate to take a moment to contemplate and evaluate your actions.


to take a leave of absence, see what you're made of.
Step away from your current routine to discover your potential.


So who's selfish, and who's sorry?
Who is exhibiting self-centered behavior, and who should apologize?


Someone, somewhere said some things that may have sparked some sympathy, but don't believe.
External sources may have said things that seem compassionate, but don't trust them.


Don't believe a word you've heard about me.
Don't trust any rumors or gossip about myself.


Don't be so scared. It's harder for me.
Don't fear the circumstances. It's even more challenging for me to handle.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL CARDEN, WILLIAM BECKETT

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Comments from YouTube:

@buriedyoux7393

This one hits harder as an adult. The lyrics mean so much more as you grow. It was fun as a teenager. Still fun at 33 years old. But the meaning is different.

@BasedGodGotenks

Always brings a tear to my eye

@blackbird5425

Listening in 2020 because I’m old and I love this song even at 26

@ednav8312

Chill we not old yet đŸ€ŁđŸ˜”

@Jetplane813

breaks my heart just like it did 10 years ago

@ktch3nf0rk49

It's one-thirty in the morning and I'm in my room jumping around and violently whispering the lyrics to this

@yozorasworldarchive46

I'm doing it rn at 3 in the morning lol. A damn good classic for sure!

@seaaaweed6

I'm 11 and love this song in 2020. I'm kinda hoping that makes some people happy XD

@brittanybaker4479

it makes me happyđŸ„°

@seaaaweed6

@Brittany Baker I'm happy I could make you happy!!!!

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