belief
The Pedestrians Lyrics

The Pedestrians’ song Belief explores the nature of belief, particularly how external events can affect our internal beliefs. The first verse describes a fire that took place but with a vague reason. The smoke rising up from the fire puts the singer's brain in a state of confusion. In the chorus, the phrase "burned down it puts me at ease" could be interpreted as destruction and chaos making the singer feel more secure, freed from preexisting structures and rules. The lyrics "don't inhale" are directed to either the singer themselves or to someone else watching - either way, the message is clear - don't get too caught up in the spectacle, it will only further confuse.

The second verse describes a fire with a clear reason, kindled by fear. Fear is an emotion that can be both overwhelming and self-perpetuating - once you are afraid, you can become afraid of being afraid. The chorus remains the same, suggesting that the feeling of control that comes with destruction remains the same, regardless of whether the cause is vague or clear.

The repeated refrain "You stopped to see it, therefore you stopped believing" suggests that seeing such events can shake one's beliefs or faith. The lines, signs and ceilings are tangible things that we trust and rely upon, but in the face of chaos, we may lose that resonance.

Overall, the song could be interpreted as an encouragement to accept chaos and destruction as a natural part of the ebb and flow of life, instead of searching for clear reasons or trying to avoid the emotions that come with upheaval.