The Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is … Read Full Bio ↴The Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is best known for their high-energy rockabilly sound, but a sound their own, built on country, early rock & roll, blues and jazz. This distinctive sound has earned them shared billing with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Los Lobos, X, The Blasters and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Paladins are: Dave Gonzalez-guitar & vocals, Thomas Yearsley-upright and electric bass, Jeff Donovan/Brian Fahey-drums.

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I Don't Beleive
The Paladins Lyrics

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Some people suffer all their lives never really happy
No matter what they try
I think we're lucky with what we got
It doesn't take much money to have what we got

And I don't believe we're fooling around
I don't believe you're putting me down
I don't believe you mess up our lives

By telling each other lies

This life we're living
It ain't so bad
We never really fight
We just get a little mad
And all these problems
Ain't rough they say
The tough get going
When the going get tough

And I don't believe we're fooling around
I don't believe you're putting me down
I don't believe you mess up our lives
By telling each other lies

I konw you love me
I love you too
There's nothing in this world
I wouldn't do for you
Let's stay together
Through thick and thin

And I don't believe we're fooling around
I don't believe you're putting me down

I don't believe you mess up our lives
By telling each other lies

Overall Meaning

The Paladins's song "I Don't Believe" speaks to the idea that happiness does not necessarily come from material possessions or superficial accomplishments. The lyrics suggest that some people struggle to find happiness, no matter what they try, while others are content with what they have, regardless of their financial or social status. The singer recognizes that he is fortunate to have what he has, and he does not take it for granted. The chorus reinforces this message by emphasizing that the singer does not believe in wasting time or energy on petty issues or lying to each other.

The second verse of the song suggests that the singer and his partner have a relatively easygoing relationship. They may get a little upset or angry from time to time, but they don't let it escalate into serious fights or conflicts. The singer suggests that their problems are relatively minor, and that they can handle them together. The chorus repeats the message that the singer does not believe in drama or dishonesty in their relationship.

The final verse of the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's love for his partner. He suggests that there is nothing in the world he would not do for her, and he wants to stay committed to their relationship through thick and thin. Once again, the chorus reinforces this message by emphasizing the singer's belief in honesty and mutual respect in their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

some people suffer all their lives never really happy no matter what they try
There are some people who struggle throughout their lives and can never find true happiness, despite all their efforts.

i think we're lucky with what we got it doesn't take much money to have what we got
We are fortunate to have what we do, and we don't need a lot of money or material possessions to be content.

and i don't believe we're fooling around
I don't think we are being unfaithful or disloyal to one another.

i don't believe you're putting me down
I don't think you are criticizing or belittling me.

i don't believe you mess up our lives by telling each other lies.
I don't think that our lives are made worse by us lying to each other.

this life we're living it ain't so bad we never really fight we just get a little mad
Overall, our life together is pretty good. We don't have big fights, just minor disagreements that make us a little upset.

and all these problems aint rough they say the tough get going when the going get tough.
The problems we face aren't too difficult to handle. As they say, strong people rise to the challenge when things get tough.

i konw you love me i love you too ther'es nothing in this world i wouldn't do for you let's stay together through thick and thin
I'm sure that you love me, and I love you too. There isn't anything in the world that I wouldn't do for you. Let's be together through good times and bad.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dave Gonzales

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