Trying To Believe
Navigating Life's Gray Areas: Trying to Believe by High Valley
Lyrics
Whole worlds' gone crazy
Expressing a sentiment that the world is chaotic and unpredictable.
I believe it
Acknowledging belief in the chaos or uncertainty mentioned in the previous line.
You can see it
Asserting that the chaos is observable, possibly referencing current events.
On the news
Mentioning the widespread chaos being reported in the media.
Everybody's preachin' about somethin'
Observing that many people express opinions or beliefs.
But it don't mean nothin' if it ain't true
Stating that expressing beliefs is meaningless if they are not true.
It's easy to get lost where the black turns in to grey
Describing the challenge of navigating through uncertain or morally ambiguous situations.
And I ain't smart enough to walk alone and find my way
Admitting a lack of intelligence to navigate difficult situations alone.
I'm stubborn as the day is long
Emphasizing a stubborn nature.
I struggle with God but hey, don't we all
Acknowledging a personal struggle with faith or spirituality.
I walk the line then straddle the fence
Describing a tendency to vacillate between opposing views or actions.
Blame it on the devil when it don't make sense
Blaming external forces, like the devil, when things are confusing or contradictory.
I'll take my chances on what I can't see
Expressing a willingness to take risks or face uncertainty.
Don't wanna die never trying to believe
Rejecting the idea of living without attempting to believe in something.
I've got a son and he's got questions
Highlighting the songwriter's role as a parent facing questions about spirituality from their child.
About heaven and all that stuff
Specifically addressing questions about heaven and related topics.
What kind of Dad ain't got no answers
Expressing the songwriter's lack of answers to the child's questions.
When I can't answers
Reiterating the difficulty in providing satisfactory answers.
When I can't answer I make it up
Admitting to making up answers when the songwriter lacks knowledge.
If I'm wrong somewhere along the way I hope he sees
Expressing hope that the child will understand the songwriter's limitations.
God must have a big ol' heart to love a man like me
Suggesting humility and acknowledging a belief in a benevolent God.
I'm stubborn as the day is long
Reiterating a stubborn nature in facing challenges or uncertainties.
I struggle with God but hey, don't we all
Acknowledging an ongoing internal struggle with faith or spirituality.
I walk the line then straddle the fence
Describing a tendency to straddle the line between opposing beliefs or actions.
Blame it on the devil when it don't make sense
Blaming external factors when faced with confusing or contradictory situations.
But I take my chances on what I can't see
Continuing to take risks or face uncertainties based on faith.
Don't wanna die never trying to believe
Reiterating a refusal to live without attempting to believe in something.
I'm stubborn as the day is long
Restating a stubborn nature in the face of challenges.
I struggle with God but hey, don't we all
Acknowledging an ongoing internal struggle with faith or spirituality.
I walk the line then straddle the fence
Describing a tendency to straddle the line between opposing beliefs or actions.
Blame it on the devil when it don't make sense
Blaming external factors when faced with confusing or contradictory situations.
But I take my chances on what I can't see
Continuing to take risks or face uncertainties based on faith.
I'd rather trust in God than trust in me
Expressing a preference for trusting in God rather than oneself.
I'll take my chances on what I can't see
Reiterating a willingness to take risks or face uncertainties based on faith.
Don't wanna die never trying to believe
Rejecting the idea of living without attempting to believe in something.
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