Little Believer
Journey of Love and Redemption: Lilly Hiatt's 'Little Believer' Explained
Lyrics
Alabama, the beach at night
Setting the scene in Alabama at the beach during the night.
The moon was full, I felt soft and light
Describing a moment with a full moon, feeling soft and light.
A man caught a shark and he set it free
Recounting an event where a man caught a shark but chose to release it.
I started clapping and he laughed at me
Expressing the speaker's reaction of clapping, met with laughter from the man.
I haven't been there much for you
Admitting a lack of presence or support for someone.
At least not how I've wanted to
Acknowledging the speaker's shortcomings in being there for someone.
Non-stop rolling, wheels look good
Describing constant movement and positive changes in the speaker's surroundings.
Brand new buildings in my neighborhood
Noting the presence of new buildings in the speaker's neighborhood.
Eiffel tower, Germany
Mentioning iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Germany.
I wish you could come with me
Expressing a desire for the person to accompany the speaker on their travels.
I haven't been there much for you
Reiterating the speaker's lack of support or presence for someone.
At least not how I've wanted to
Acknowledging the speaker's shortcomings in being there for someone, again.
Forgive me, I was somewhere else
Apologizing for being mentally absent or preoccupied.
But I'd die for you baby, can't you tell
Expressing a willingness to make sacrifices or even die for the person.
I wanna be your little believer
Stating a desire to be a faithful and devoted believer for the person.
I wanna be your little believer
Repeating the desire to be a devoted believer for emphasis.
I wanna be your little believer
-Swimming pool, jackknife, let it be
Introducing a swimming pool scenario and the concept of letting things be.
You know you mean so much to me
Expressing the person's significant importance to the speaker.
Tell me baby, have you seen her
Possibly asking if the person has seen someone specific, indicating concern.
'Cause I wanna be your
Repeating the desire to be a little believer, reinforcing the commitment.
I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
Continued repetition emphasizing the speaker's commitment and desire to believe.
I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
-I wanna be your little believer
Final repetition and affirmation of the speaker's desire to be a little believer.
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