Lyrics
They ask me how I feel
Expressing inquiry about the speaker's emotions
And if my love is real
Questioning the authenticity of the speaker's love
And how I know I'll make it through
Asking how the speaker remains resilient
And they, they look at me and frown
Others disapprove and dishearten the speaker
They'd like to drive me from this town
Community rejection and desire for the speaker to leave
They don't want me around
Expressing unwelcomeness in the town
'Cause I believe in you
Declaration of belief in oneself despite opposition
They show me to the door
Being escorted to the exit, urged not to return
They say don't come back no more
Community's rejection due to non-conformity
'Cause I don't be like they'd like me to
The speaker chooses independence
And I, I walk out on my own
The speaker walks away alone
A thousand miles from home
Distance from home, but not feeling lonely
But I don't feel alone
The speaker feels supported in self-belief
'Cause I believe in you
Reiteration of the speaker's belief in oneself
I believe in you even through the tears and the laughter
Belief persists through joy and sorrow
I believe in you even though we be apart
Continued belief despite physical separation
I believe in you even on the morning after
Belief endures even after challenges
Oh, when the dawn is nearing
Reference to dawn symbolizing hope
Oh, when the night is disappearing
Mention of perseverance through the night
Oh, this feeling is still here in my heart
The feeling remains in the heart
Don't let me drift too far
Request not to be distanced emotionally
Keep me where you are
Desire to stay connected with the source of support
Where I will always be renewed
Wishing for continuous renewal of commitment
And that which you've given me today
The value of the giver's contribution
Is worth more than I could pay
The gift is priceless and beyond repayment
And no matter what they say
Disregarding external opinions
I believe in you
Reaffirmation of belief in oneself
I believe in you when wintertime turns to summer
Belief endures through changing seasons
I believe in you when white turn to black
Enduring belief despite contrasting circumstances
I believe in you even though I be outnumbered
Belief remains steadfast even when outnumbered
Oh, though the earth may shake me
Perseverance through potential adversity
Oh, though my friends forsake me
Friendship challenges won't shake the speaker
Oh, even that couldn't make me go back
Even challenges won't change the speaker's belief
Don't let me change my heart
Request to preserve the speaker's core beliefs
Keep me set apart
Desire to remain distinct from societal expectations
From all the plans they do pursue
Avoidance of external influences on personal plans
And I, I don't mind the pain
Acceptance of pain as part of the journey
Don't mind the driving rain
Enduring challenges like driving rain
I know I will sustain
Confidence in sustaining through hardships
'Cause I believe in you
Reiteration of belief in oneself
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