Don't Believe A Word
Third Eye Blind Lyrics

Cigarette fingers ember stain
The singer describes someone smoking, with the ash staining their fingers.

Incriminating notes on a paper chain
There is a chain of evidence indicating wrongdoing.

Did you ever get the feeling that you've been cheated'
The singer wonders if they have been deceived or taken advantage of.

I wanna bust out I've not been defeated
The artist expresses a desire to escape and insists that they have not been overcome by their difficulties.

You're all strong bones they hold no water
The artist suggests that others may appear strong, but they lack substance or reliability.

Got the big fake smile, you just get sadder
Someone is trying to hide their sadness or pain behind a fake smile, but it is not working.

Time wound down and you've been cached
As time has passed, the singer or someone else has been forgotten or left in the past.

Because half measured shows are all half ass
Things that are done with little effort or commitment result in subpar outcomes.

How did we ever end up this way'
The artist is questioning how things came to be as they are.

And I fall numb in disarray
The artist feels overwhelmed and helpless.

I'm cultivating my ignorance
The singer is choosing to remain ignorant or uninformed.

Didn't we have some standards once'
The artist is asking if there was a time when people held themselves to a certain level of conduct or behavior.

I hate you and your cowboy boots oh
The singer has strong negative feelings towards someone and calls out a particular aspect of their appearance.

You wanted clever, and you settled for stupid
Someone aimed for intelligence or wit but ended up with something less desirable or foolish.

You threw it all away so indiscreet
Someone acted carelessly or foolishly and lost something valuable.

Like a bad boy ready so dirty little cheat
Someone is behaving in a way that is dishonest or immoral.

It's a shallow vicious state of mind
The artist describes a mindset that is characterized by superficiality and cruelty.

Like an angry joke, getting dumped online
A situation is being compared to a joke that is not funny and a negative experience of being rejected or dumped online.

Give me back my photos will you'
Someone is demanding the return of their pictures from another person.

You fucking whore I'll kill you
The artist is using strong language to express anger and a threat towards someone whom they view as promiscuous or untrustworthy.

(Don't believe it) Don't believe a word
The artist advises listeners not to trust something they are being told or led to believe.

(Don't believe) Just keep on breathing
The artist encourages listeners to persevere despite whatever difficulty they may be experiencing.

(Don't believe it) Cause pretty soon
The singer implies that a situation will change or come to light in the near future.

(Don't believe) That dead King George will wake up screaming
The artist uses a metaphor to suggest that something surprising or unlikely will happen.

Our soundtrack is the slowest thing
The singer is referring to the general tone or mood of their environment or generation.

Some will ache, replace the sting
Some people will recover from pain while others will take longer to do so.

Rap stars brag about shooting each other'
The singer is criticizing the glorification of gun violence in certain types of music or culture.

Whatever happened to brother brother
The artist is lamenting the loss of a sense of community or brotherhood.

We like thugs when they attack
The artist suggests that society is drawn to violent or aggressive behavior in certain contexts or people.

And we like crime when it's black on black
The singer is calling attention to the prevalence of crime within certain demographics and how others respond to it.

And isn't this you you cold hearted fake'
The singer is accusing someone of being insincere or lacking empathy.

Isn't this more than you can take'
The artist suggests that someone is overwhelmed by a situation or challenge.

(Don't believe) Just walk on by
The artist advises others to ignore or avoid something that may be harmful or deceptive.

(Don't believe it) This mobile gas
The artist is referring to the transient or fleeting nature of a particular situation or experience.

(Don't believe) And then we all can all get high
The singer is using a metaphor to suggest that giving into temptation or distraction can bring temporary relief but may also have negative consequences.

Round up on the big lynch pins
The artist is describing a crucial or central element of a situation or plan.

I hope we don't get fooled again
The singer expresses hope that past mistakes will not be repeated.

All sensation makes no sense
The singer suggests that there is no rational basis for certain feelings or impulses.

You got some insane confidence
The singer is commenting on someone who has an irrational or unfounded sense of self-assuredness.

I can't find myself I can't change the station
The artist feels trapped or helpless in a situation they cannot escape.

In this cold damp cellar in this pity nation
The artist is describing a situation of isolation or confinement within a broader context of negativity or undesirability.

Scandalize now with such ease
The singer is implying that it has become too easy for people to criticize or express outrage over something.

America, give me back my keys
The singer is using a metaphor to demand a return to a sense of control or stability in their society or country.

Say hello to soldiers squeeze
The artist is drawing attention to the dangers and sacrifices faced by military personnel.

The trigger on fake enemies
The artist is condemning the idea of manufacturing or demonizing false threats or adversaries.

We're all aboard, and all alone
The artist is describing a scenario in which people are united in their situation but still feel isolated or disconnected.

Till you come home
The singer is expressing a desire for someone to return or come back into their life.

Bring us home
The artist is appealing for a resolution or return to a state of stability and security.