Believe
Hollywood Undead/Musicfire.in Lyrics

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That when I breathe
That there's something good inside of me
Just one good thing inside of me
So close to me
That memory
Of that one good thing inside of me
Just one good thing inside of me Yeah

If I went out the back door, nobody would stop me
But, where would I go?
'Cause I ain't ever had a real home
So, what do I know?
So, I could keep runnin', hide until they find me
But, what would that do?
If they could only know what I knew
What would it do?
I shoulda' seen the writin' on the wall
Instead, I'm left to fall
'Cause the longer I'm away,
I'll always stay the same
Lookin' back, when I thought I knew it all
Instead, I'm left to fall
Did I throw it all away?

I can't believe
That when I breathe
That there's something good inside of me
Just one good thing inside of me
So close to me
That memory
Of that one good thing inside of me
Just one good thing inside of me
Yeah

Don't you know, little boy, They'll lay you to waste, man
Little do they know, every song is a lifespan
Yeah, they've taken one, but I'm takin' my last chance
To hold all we know and let go with both hands
Though, don't you know that plots are made from concrete
Right through the stone, can you hear my heart beat?
Beats through my bones, like no memory left me
Not for a second or a minute when I dream
I wanna go home, like a home that I'll keep
You can dig six or sixty-six feet
We can live forever, still your misery missed me
Hold this song together with a bottle of whiskey
Look into the mirror, and the lines that time drew
Seen 'em painted white in the eyes that shine through
My heart beats heavy in an open chest
And, I wanna say goodbye, but there's nobody left

I broke it all, and I put to the test
Put your hands in mine, and feel this emptiness
There's no beat in my chest
'Cause there's nothin' left
No, it ain't goodbye, it's a last caress
What's another dream?
You could hardly sleep
Can you believe bad things only happen to me?
God knows one day, you will finally see
That's scares will heal, but we're meant to bleed
Do you realize I would lie for you?
Please out my last breath, I would die for you
I know I'm no good, but my heart beats true
You know I'm gonna fight, though I must be scared to lose
You took me in, and I fucked it up again
And an empty promise, no, I won't pretend
'Cause in the end, we need someone to solve 'em
Nobody can fix me if I'm part of the problem

I can't believe
That when I breathe
That there's something good inside of me
Just one good thing inside of me
So close to me
That memory
Of that one good thing inside of me

Just one good thing inside of me
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hollywood Undead's song "Believe" delve into themes of inner strength and vulnerability, self-doubt, and the struggle to overcome personal demons. The opening lines express a sense of disbelief and surprise that there is something good inside the singer despite their shortcomings, and this becomes a recurring motif throughout the song. The singer contemplates running away or hiding but realizes that it would ultimately be pointless, as they have never felt truly at home anywhere. They also reflect on missed opportunities and mistakes, feeling as though they should have seen what was coming but failed to do so.

Later in the song, there is a shift towards acceptance and self-awareness, as the singer acknowledges the hardships they have faced but also recognizes that they are not alone in this. They express a desire to hold onto what they have despite the difficulties, even if it means fighting against the odds. The final verse includes the lines "You took me in, and I fucked it up again / And an empty promise, no, I won't pretend / 'Cause in the end, we need someone to solve 'em / Nobody can fix me if I'm part of the problem" which suggest a degree of accountability and responsibility for one's own actions and mental state.

Overall, "Believe" is a song about the human experience of struggling with the darker aspects of oneself, and the importance of recognizing the good within despite the flaws. The chorus of the song in particular captures this message poignantly, with the repeated line "That there's something good inside of me / Just one good thing inside of me" emphasizing the power of even a single positive aspect of oneself to make a difference.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't believe
Expressing disbelief at the fact that something good exists within oneself despite life's challenges and failures.

That when I breathe
Acknowledging the good within oneself as a constant presence in one's life.

That there's something good inside of me
Recognizing the existence of good within oneself despite feelings of inadequacy and constant setbacks.

Just one good thing inside of me
The presence of one good quality within oneself amid flawed characteristics.

So close to me
The good that exists within oneself is intimate and familiar.

That memory
The existence of something good within oneself is a recollection of a feeling or experience.

Of that one good thing inside of me
The memory of the good within oneself is a reminder of a single quality amidst the flawed.

If I went out the back door, nobody would stop me
Feeling a sense of isolation and detachment from the world with no clear direction or purpose in life.

But, where would I go?
Questioning the lack of a destination or path in life despite the ability to run away from it all.

'Cause I ain't ever had a real home
Feeling a sense of not belonging anywhere and searching for a place to call home.

So, what do I know?
Feeling unsure and doubtful of one's knowledge and understanding of life due to a tumultuous upbringing.

So, I could keep runnin', hide until they find me
Feeling a sense of fear and paranoia that others are out to get them and searching for a safe haven.

But, what would that do?
Questioning the point of running and hiding given the reality that the inner turmoil will still exist.

If they could only know what I knew
Feeling misunderstood and believing that others will judge without knowing the full extent of one's troubles.

I shoulda' seen the writin' on the wall
Regretting not seeing the warning signs of the outcome of one's actions.

Instead, I'm left to fall
Feeling helpless and powerless with no way to prevent the consequences of one's actions.

'Cause the longer I'm away, I'll always stay the same
The longer one stays away from society and personal growth, the more stagnant and unchanging one's situation becomes.

Looking back when I thought I knew it all
Reflecting on past mistakes and realizing that one's past self was naive and unaware of the true nature of life.

Did I throw it all away?
Questioning whether one's actions were worth the cost of the consequences that followed.

Don't you know, little boy, They'll lay you to waste, man
The harsh reality that society will crush and destroy those who it deems as insignificant or worthless.

Little do they know, every song is a lifespan
The realization that every song carries a piece of oneself, and can potentially outlast them after they are gone.

Yeah, they've taken one, but I'm takin' my last chance
Refusing to give in to societal pressures despite being beaten down, and continuing to pursue one's dreams.

To hold all we know and let go with both hands
Reveling in the infinite possibilities that life offers and seizing every opportunity with abandon.

Though, don't you know that plots are made from concrete
The insight that one's destiny is inevitable and predetermined by the societal constructs that one is born into.

Right through the stone, can you hear my heart beat?
The assertion that the good within oneself is immovable and incorruptible, just like a heart that beats soundly within.

Beats through my bones, like no memory left me
The good within oneself is an inherent quality, felt deep in one's bones, that is not affected by memory loss or forgetfulness.

Not for a second or a minute when I dream
The presence of the good within oneself is a constant even in one's dreams, never faltering or fading away.

I wanna go home, like a home that I'll keep
Longing for a place of belonging and security that one can call their own.

You can dig six or sixty-six feet
No matter how far one runs or how deep one goes, the good within oneself remains unchanging and permanent.

We can live forever, still your misery missed me
The good within oneself is infinite and eternal, and cannot be overshadowed by the misery that life brings.

Hold this song together with a bottle of whiskey
The idea that music and alcohol can provide solace amidst the chaos of life.

Look into the mirror, and the lines that time drew
Reflecting on the passage of time and its effects on one's physical appearance, as a reminder that time waits for no one.

Seen 'em painted white in the eyes that shine through
Despite the toll that time takes, the eyes still shine with the goodness within oneself, unconquered by the hardships of life.

My heart beats heavy in an open chest
Despite feelings of vulnerability and weakness, the beat of the heart remains strong and steady, a reminder of the goodness within oneself.

And, I wanna say goodbye, but there's nobody left
Wanting to give up and say goodbye, but realizing that there is no one left to say goodbye to.

I broke it all, and I put to the test
Taking ownership of one's mistakes and acknowledging the damage that one has inflicted upon oneself.

Put your hands in mine, and feel this emptiness
Inviting others to feel the emptiness and hopelessness that one feels within oneself.

There's no beat in my chest
The good within oneself is not present at this moment, and life feels devoid of purpose or meaning.

'Cause there's nothin' left
There is nothing left to hold onto after losing everything that was once important in life.

No, it ain't goodbye, it's a last caress
The end is not a goodbye or a farewell, but rather a final embrace of the goodness within oneself.

What's another dream?
Feeling defeated and hopeless after failing at so many dreams and goals.

You could hardly sleep
Sleeping becomes a challenge as one's mind is haunted by feelings of inadequacy and despair.

Can you believe bad things only happen to me?
Feeling like a victim of circumstance and believing that good things will never happen to oneself.

God knows one day, you will finally see
Believing that one day, others will finally acknowledge the goodness within oneself and recognize its worth.

That scares will heal, but we're meant to bleed
Acknowledging that pain and suffering are a natural part of life, and that it is through these trials that one finds healing and growth.

Do you realize I would lie for you?
Expressing loyalty and devotion to someone else, and being willing to deceive to protect them.

Please out my last breath, I would die for you
Being willing to sacrifice oneself for the good of another and to prove the depth of one's love for them.

I know I'm no good, but my heart beats true
Acknowledging one's imperfections and shortcomings, but emphasizing that the good within oneself is always present and authentic.

You know I'm gonna fight, though I must be scared to lose
Despite feeling scared and uncertain, one is committed to fighting for what is right and good within oneself.

You took me in, and I fucked it up again
Having the opportunity to embrace the good within oneself through the kindness of others, but failing to do so and causing harm as a result.

And an empty promise, no, I won't pretend
Acknowledging the emptiness of making promises that one cannot keep and refusing to pretend that they are capable of doing so.

'Cause in the end, we need someone to solve 'em
Knowing that at the end of the day, everyone needs someone to help them solve their problems and heal from their traumas.

Nobody can fix me if I'm part of the problem
Realizing that true healing and change comes from within, and that one cannot expect others to fix them if they themselves are part of the problem.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOREL DECKER, DANIEL MURILLO, GEORGE ARTHUR RAGAN, JORDON KRISTOPHER TERRELL, DYLAN PETER ALVAREZ, MATTHEW BUSEK, GRIFFIN BOICE

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