The Rockfords (or more accurately, 'the rockfords') were a Seattle project … Read Full Bio ↴The Rockfords (or more accurately, 'the rockfords') were a Seattle project band formed by friends who had already tasted success with their respective bands; Carrie Akre, Chris Friel and Danny Newcomb of Goodness and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready. They were also joined by Rick Friel on bass. Their solo self-titled studio album was released on Epic in 2000, which featured Nancy Wilson (of Heart) contributing guest vocals on the track 'Riverwide'.

Something True
The Rockfords Lyrics

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I've always wanted to think
That life has more to it than this
That wishes do come true
Yes they do exist
Just depending on how you look at it

[Chorus]
If I believe in everything

Am I a fool?
I've got my heart depending on something true

Sometimes innocence and play
Soon get up and they walk away
When the struggle of
Growing up becomes
More to us than we can take

[Chorus]

As I look back on all the things I have wished
I realize that I have gotten all of it

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Rockford's song Something True is reflective of the human desire for something good in life, and is suggestive of the possibility of fulfilling that desire. The words "I've always wanted to think/ That life has more to it than this/ That wishes do come true" reveal the artist's longing for something more substantive in life. The idea that "wishes do come true/Yes they do exist/Just depending on how you look at it" reveals the importance of perception and outlook in achieving goals. The lyrics suggest that one can only attain that which they truly believe in, and if they believe in something true, their heart will find the courage to keep pushing forward.

The chorus poses a question, "If I believe in everything/ Am I a fool?" This line highlights the risk involved in putting all one's trust in something intangible, making oneself vulnerable and open to disappointment. However, the song goes on to assert that personal belief in something true is necessary for happiness and fulfillment ("I've got my heart depending on something true"). The verse "Sometimes innocence and play/ Soon get up and they walk away/ When the struggle of/ Growing up becomes/ More to us than we can take" reflects on the loss of childhood wonder and the hardships that come with adulthood, but despite the difficulties, the song suggests that holding onto that "something true" can inspire resilience and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

I've always wanted to think
I have always longed to believe

That life has more to it than this
That existence contains more worth than this

That wishes do come true
That desires can indeed become reality

Yes they do exist
Wishes truly do exist

Just depending on how you look at it
It depends on the perspective from which you view it

[Chorus]
Refrain

If I believe in everything
If I hold faith in all possibilities

Am I a fool?
Am I naive or gullible?

I've got my heart depending on something true
My heart relies on something genuine

Sometimes innocence and play
Oftentimes, naivety and mirth

Soon get up and they walk away
Quickly disappear and vanish