American Head Charge – We Believe

General CommentI think this song is about someone trying so hard to impress someone they have feelings for that they try to become the ideal thing they think that person wants.

the first four lines are about how he hates who he has to become to try to impress this person. the next four is begging this person to leave who they are with - the "extra skin" symbolises him - cut the old to accept the new, as it were.

the chorus is how he thinks he would feel if his plans came to fruition - "now we have everything we need".
"we believe" is him reassuring himself that it will work.

the second verse is the bitter feelings felt when rejection sets in, and the first half is about raw sex - he is trying to degrade this person beyond his attentions, and the second is his attempts to justify him walking away - this leads into the chorus again, symbolising that this is an ongoing problem - he tries over and over again and gets caught up in more and more of hate.

Also, great song, like most of AHC's stuff. Martin definately has some serious issues with women, but if you're a guy who's just been rejected or neglected by a girl, then these guys are the band to listen to - emotional, intelligent anger.

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  @Latchesis
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  good summary

  Flag andyman82on February 09, 2009  

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  Great interpretation. Danke.

  Flag sleazyfriedfishon December 29, 2011  

General CommentI think by "him" they mean Jesus or a supposed god and basically they're saying if you make him a part of your life it will just be a crutch and make you a different person than who you really are and maybe you're just making it all up to yourself that he even exists just so you will feel better about yourself.

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  @SilentAenima

General CommentExcellent Song, i love the way AHC isn't textbook throughout all of their songs. i think the "Him" in this song refers to himself, speaking to a woman. the way i interpret it is that he's telling whomever to come clean with how they feel

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  @MushroomheadJuggalo

General CommentClassic guitar,have faith in the power of maverick.

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  @Razormasticator

General Commentthe bass slides at the beginning are awesome.Chad is class at his talent.

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