Something to Believe in
Searching for Faith in a World of Broken Promises
Lyrics
I need a post I can lean on without it falling a rock I can stand on without it rolling
I seek stability, a reliable support that won't fail, and a solid foundation that won't move.
I need a road I can walk down without it turning
I desire a path that doesn't lead me astray.
A fire I can feel the glow but not the burning
I want warmth from a fire without the pain of getting burned.
I don't need love just something to believe in
Not necessarily love, but a conviction or cause that I can trust and invest my belief in.
Where are the lips that told me they'd love me forever
Expressing longing for words of eternal love.
The arms that promised me eternal shelter
Mentioning promises of perpetual protection and security.
Where is the wind that lied to me you'll never be empty
Questioning the trustworthiness of assurances, especially those related to never feeling empty.
For love is a cherry tree in the land of plenty
Comparing love to a cherry tree in a land of abundance, possibly highlighting its fleeting nature.
But I don't want love just something to believe in
Reiterating the preference for a belief system or principle over love.
I believed in the sunshine and I saw it turned to rain
Reflecting on a shift from optimism (sunshine) to disappointment (rain).
I believed in the one I loved but I loved her in vain
Expressing the pain of unrequited love and the futility of loving someone who doesn't reciprocate.
Is there no post I can lean on without it falling
Repeating the desire for a reliable support system.
No rock I can stand on without it rolling
Reiterating the need for a steadfast foundation.
Is there no road I can walk down without it turning
Expressing a desire for a straightforward path without unexpected turns.
No fire I can feel the glow but not the burning
Desiring warmth from a fire without the accompanying pain.
I don't want love just something to believe in
Emphasizing the preference for something trustworthy to believe in over romantic love.
Oh Lord give me something to believe in
An appeal for guidance or a source of conviction from a higher power.
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