Theresa Sokyrka has always been involved with music, from her childhood sur… Read Full Bio ↴Theresa Sokyrka has always been involved with music, from her childhood surrounded by a musically inclined family to her studies in music at Red Deer College. These formative years honed her talent in playing the violin, the guitar and the piano, as well as her singing voice. Her big break came when when she won the Saskatoon Idolcontest. This led to her being selected as a finalist for Canadian Idol's second season, in which she placed second to Kalan Porter. The media frenzy that ensued allowed her to get the leg-up she needed to get her start in the industry, but unlike most Idols, decided to pursue this opportunity as an independent artist.

In 2005, Sokyrka released These Old Charms, a collection including some of her favourite jazz standards, popular numbers she sang on Idol and three originals. It attained certified gold status last June, and was recently nominated for a Juno in the "Best Pop Album" category.

Her new CD, Something Is Expected, will hit stores on August 29th, 2006, and will contain tracks all written or co-written by Sokyrka herself.

Believe Me
Theresa Sokyrka Lyrics

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I can see your ass sitting on your seat.
I'm hoping for once you'll take me seriously.
You can see that I've called you so many times.
Don't you think it would be nice to
Call me back once or twice?

[Chorus:]
You've got to believe me when I tell you that I,

Don't really think it's about you or I.
You've got to believe me when I tell you that I've tried.
Well you told me once, but I know you lied.

Someone is more important than me right now,
I look into your eyes and I can see how.
I never felt that important anyway,
Maybe it's just time for me to fade away.

[Chorus:]
You've got to believe me when I tell you that I,
Don't really think it's about you or I.
You've got to believe me when I tell you that I've tried.
Well you told me once, but I know you lied.

Nothing makes sense anymore.
Nothing can close this door.
Nothing I breathe is true.
There's nothing left for me and you.
Why have I cried? Why did I let you see me inside?
I know I can't give it up now so I've got to live it up now.

[Chorus:]
You've got to believe me when I tell you that I,
Don't really think it's about you or I.

You've got to believe me when I tell you that I've tried.
Well you told me once, but I know you lied.

Overall Meaning

In Theresa Sokyrka's song "Believe Me", the singer expresses her frustration and confusion in a relationship. She tries to connect with her partner by calling him multiple times, hoping for a response. However, she feels neglected, as if someone else is more important than her right now. The singer realizes that she was never that important to him and believes it's time for her to fade away. The chorus then emphasizes that the singer has tried her best to make the relationship work, despite her partner's lies.

The lyrics highlight the complexities of relationships and how it can be frustrating when one person puts in more effort and feels neglected in return. The verse "Nothing makes sense anymore, Nothing can close this door" emphasizes the confusion and lack of closure in the relationship. The singer is left wondering why she cried and why she let her partner see her vulnerable side. The line "I know I can't give it up now so I've got to live it up now" suggests that the singer is moving on, accepting that the relationship is over and she needs to focus on herself.

Overall, "Believe Me" is a heartfelt song that captures the emotional turmoil of a failing relationship. The lyrics are relatable and highlight the challenges of communication, trust, and self-worth in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see your ass sitting on your seat.
I know you are there, but I need you to pay attention to me.

I'm hoping for once you'll take me seriously.
I want you to listen to what I have to say and understand how I feel.

You can see that I've called you so many times.
I've been trying to get in touch with you, but you haven't responded.

Don't you think it would be nice to Call me back once or twice?
I would appreciate it if you could make an effort to communicate with me by returning my calls.

[Chorus:] You've got to believe me when I tell you that I, Don't really think it's about you or I. You've got to believe me when I tell you that I've tried. Well you told me once, but I know you lied.
Trust me when I say that our issues are not solely your fault. I've tried to work on them, but I know you haven't been truthful with me.

Someone is more important than me right now,
I understand that you have priorities, but I feel neglected and unimportant.

I look into your eyes and I can see how.
Your actions and lack of communication make it clear how little you value me.

I never felt that important anyway,
I have always struggled with feeling insignificant in our relationship, and your recent behavior exacerbates these feelings.

Maybe it's just time for me to fade away.
Perhaps the best thing for both of us is for me to distance myself from this relationship and move on.

[Chorus:] You've got to believe me when I tell you that I, Don't really think it's about you or I. You've got to believe me when I tell you that I've tried. Well you told me once, but I know you lied.
I need you to trust that I've done all I can to make things work, but your dishonesty has made it difficult to move forward.

Nothing makes sense anymore.
I am lost and confused without you, and don't know what to do next.

Nothing can close this door.
Despite how difficult our relationship is, I can't seem to let go of the hope that we can work it out.

Nothing I breathe is true.
My entire existence seems to be built on a foundation of lies and half-truths.

There's nothing left for me and you.
Our relationship is at a dead end, and there's no way to salvage it.

Why have I cried? Why did I let you see me inside?
I don't understand why I put so much emotional energy into a relationship that hasn't been fulfilling. I regret being vulnerable with you.

I know I can't give it up now so I've got to live it up now.
Even though I want to move on, I know it will be difficult. Nevertheless, I need to focus on enjoying life and finding happiness.

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