Believe the lie
Umphrey´s McGee Lyrics
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The worst is yet to come
And all these points we've argued
We still agree on some
And when all faith is lost
Is it alright to laugh
You can lead with all new lines If you believe in what you say
And life can be just as you make it
Believe the lie and it will all come true
If you believe in every lie
You're never free to walk away
You should be free to go today
Believe the lie and it will all come true
So lets pretend you're listening
And all the rules get stretched
Who's the first to turn their back
Revealing not their best
And finally right reaction
It's like floating on a raft
The lyrics to Umphrey´s McGee's song Believe The Lie explore the concept of believing in lies and the consequences that come with it. The first stanza encourages the listener to let go of negative experiences and memories, but also acknowledges that disagreements often lead to agreement in some areas. The question is then posed, when all hope is lost, is it acceptable to still find joy and laughter?
The chorus seems to warn against blindly believing every lie that is told, as it limits one's ability to move forward and create the life they truly want. The repetition of "Believe the lie and it will all come true" acts as a somber reminder of the consequences of blindly following false promises. The second stanza challenges the listener, asking them to imagine a world where rules are flexible and interpretations are different depending on the person. The final line offers a feeling of liberation, likening the experience to the weightless sensation of floating on a raft.
Line by Line Meaning
Let this become memory
Let's move on from what happened, let's forget it and give it no more importance.
The worst is yet to come
Things are not going to get better, they will get worse. We haven't reached the bottom yet.
And all these points we've argued, We still agree on some
Despite all the arguments and disagreements, we can still find common ground on some subjects.
And when all faith is lost, Is it alright to laugh
Even when things seem hopeless and we feel all is lost, it's okay to laugh and find joy in small things.
You can lead with all new lines, If you believe in what you say
If you truly believe in what you say, you can move forward and take new paths.
And life can be just as you make it
You have the power to shape your own life, it all depends on your actions and decisions.
Believe the lie and it will all come true
If you live under an illusion and blindly believe it, it may appear to come true, but it's not based on reality.
If you believe in every lie, You're never free to walk away
If you keep believing in untruths, you'll become trapped in a web of lies and won't be able to escape.
You should be free to go today
No one should be forced to stay, we should all have the freedom to make our own choices and leave if we want to.
So lets pretend you're listening, And all the rules get stretched
Let's pretend that you're paying attention, even if the rules are stretched or broken, let's keep going.
Who's the first to turn their back, Revealing not their best
In difficult times, people may turn their backs on each other, and sometimes we don't like what we see when people reveal their true selves.
And finally right reaction, It's like floating on a raft
When we finally get the right reaction or attitude, everything falls into place and feels like we're floating on a raft, effortless and relaxed.
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: BRENDAN H BAYLISS, JACOB ALLEN CINNINGER, JOEL N CUMMINS, KRISTOPHER ALLEN MYERS
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