Believe
Yellowcard Lyrics
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Think about the heroes saving life in the dark
Climbing higher, through the fire
Time was running out
Never knowing you weren't going to be coming down alive
But you still came back for me
You were strong and you believed
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Be strong, believe
Be strong, believe
Think about the chance I never had to say
Thank you for giving up your life that day
Never fearing, only hearing voices calling out
Let it all go, the life that you know
Just to bring it down alive
And you still came back for me
You were strong and you believed
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Be strong, believe
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Be strong, believe
Again today, we take into our hearts and minds
Those who perished on this site one year ago
And also those who came to toil in the rubble
To bring order out of chaos
To help us make sense of our despair
Wanna hold my wife when I get home
Wanna tell my kids they'll never know
How much I love to see them smile
Wanna to make a change right here, right now
Wanna live a life like you somehow
Wanna make your sacrifice worthwhile
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Be strong, believe
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Be strong, believe
I think about the love inside, the strength of heart (everything is going to be alright)
I think about the heroes saving life in the dark (everything is going to be alright, be strong, believe)
I think about the chance I never had to say (everything is going to be alright)
Thank you for giving up your life that day (everything is going to be alright, be strong, believe)
The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here
But it can never forget what they did here
Yellowcard's song "Believe" is a moving tribute to the resiliency and selflessness of the human spirit. The song specifically honors the courage and sacrifice of first responders and emergency personnel, who rush fearlessly toward danger in order to save others. The lyrics are filled with metaphors and idyllic imagery, urging the listener to think about the love and strength that resides in the human heart, and the inspirational heroes who reside within it, ready to put their own lives on the line to help others.
The opening lyrics, "Think about the love inside the strength of heart / Think about the heroes saving life in the dark," set the tone for the rest of the song. The metaphor of a heart's strength and the heroes that work in the dark to save lives highlights the beauty of selfless dedication. As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the song is ultimately about gratitude for the sacrifice made two first responders, who put themselves in danger to save others. The song's inspiring message is summed up in the chorus, which tells us that everything will be alright, as long as we are strong and believe.
Line by Line Meaning
Think about the love inside the strength of heart
Reflect on the love and strong determination that fuels the human heart.
Think about the heroes saving life in the dark
Acknowledge the courage of those who risk their lives to save others.
Climbing higher, through the fire
Continuing to press forward and overcome obstacles, even in the midst of danger.
Time was running out
The clock was ticking, and the situation was dire.
Never knowing you weren't going to be coming down alive
Being unaware that survival was not guaranteed in the face of such peril.
But you still came back for me
Despite the odds, this hero selflessly saved the singer's life.
You were strong and you believed
Faith in oneself and unwavering strength allowed this hero to accomplish the impossible.
Everything is going to be alright
As dire as circumstances seem, there is still hope for a positive resolution.
Be strong, believe
In order to persevere, it's important to remain steadfast and to trust in one's own abilities.
Think about the chance I never had to say
Consider the opportunities that were lost due to tragic circumstances.
Thank you for giving up your life that day
Express gratitude for the sacrifice made by the hero who lost their life.
Never fearing, only hearing voices calling out
Instead of being overcome by fear, the hero was inspired by the cries of others in need.
Let it all go, the life that you know
The hero was willing to give up everything they knew in order to help others.
Just to bring them down alive
Risking it all in order to ensure the safety of others.
Want to hold my wife when I get home
The singer yearns to reunite with their beloved spouse.
Want to tell my kids they'll never know
As a result of the hero's actions, the children will never have to experience the tragedy that was narrowly avoided.
How much I love to see them smile
The joy and happiness of one's loved ones is priceless.
Want to make a change right here, right now
Inspired by the selflessness of the fallen hero, the singer is motivated to make a difference in the present moment.
Want to live a life like you somehow
The singer aspires to emulate the hero's legacy and live a life of bravery and compassion.
To make your sacrifice worth while
The best way to honor the hero's ultimate sacrifice is to work towards a better future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Eric Harper, William Ryan Key, Peter Michael Mosely, Longineu Warren III Parsons, Sean Michael Wellman-Mackin
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