In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
When you tried to build me up with the wrong words,
All it did was kill me
And when you said you trust in all that I feel,
I never quite believed you
And when you tried to help me out
By telling me how we should be, I disagreed
So hold me up and you should see,
You're not supposed to be my enemy
I know your side, I understand
But you can let me feel it's safe in my hands.
Your every word is full of doubt,
I've never had a way till now to let it out
If this is how it's gotta be,
It will never be easy
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
So let me breathe, just let me be,
I'd show you more than you could ever hope to see.
Intentions are the same, I find.
But even if they are, I still need room to shine.
So give it time, and give it space.
This isn't just a slap across your face.
If this is how it's gotta be,
I will never speak freely!
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
Oh, won't you believe in me?
Won't you believe in me?
Believe
Believe
Believe in me..
Believe in me... now!
Do you believe me?
You gotta believe, you gotta believe me!
Do you believe me?!
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
All it did was kill me
And when you said you trust in all that I feel,
I never quite believed you
And when you tried to help me out
By telling me how we should be, I disagreed
So hold me up and you should see,
You're not supposed to be my enemy
I know your side, I understand
But you can let me feel it's safe in my hands.
Your every word is full of doubt,
I've never had a way till now to let it out
If this is how it's gotta be,
It will never be easy
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
So let me breathe, just let me be,
I'd show you more than you could ever hope to see.
Intentions are the same, I find.
But even if they are, I still need room to shine.
So give it time, and give it space.
This isn't just a slap across your face.
If this is how it's gotta be,
I will never speak freely!
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
Oh, won't you believe in me?
Won't you believe in me?
Believe
Believe
Believe in me..
Believe in me... now!
Do you believe me?
You gotta believe, you gotta believe me!
Do you believe me?!
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
You can make this very easy,
If you can show me you believe me!
You could kill me, you can kill me,
Or you can make this very easy!
Lyrics submitted by thatsrockbottom
Do You Believe Me? Lyrics as written by Patrick L Moten
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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i hated 4/5 on the newest JT ep.. and i was so disappointed with the new stuff they were coming out with because the 2 previous albums (understand this is a dream and emotion is dead) are fucking incredible.. but i love this song. i hope the rest of their new full length is this good. i reeeeeeeally hope.
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