Lyrics
I believe
Expressing belief.
I believe in ghosts and flying cars I believe
Believing in supernatural elements like ghosts and futuristic concepts like flying cars.
In toys that talk and life on mars I believe
Believing in animated toys and the possibility of life on Mars.
Why did we have to let go
Questioning the necessity of letting go of dreams as one grows older.
Of these dreams while we grow
Reflecting on the relinquishment of dreams during the process of maturing.
If I could just stay
Expressing a desire to remain in a state of innocence or dreaming.
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Chorus: Reiterating a location (bay) and the act of praying.
The sun came down by the bay, right where I prayed
Describing the setting of the sun by the bay and connecting it to prayer.
I prayed for the ones who’ve gone and the one’s who’ve stayed
Praying for those who have passed away and those who are still present.
I pray for the world, I pray for the world
Repeating the theme of prayer, emphasizing a global focus.
I pray for the world, to hold on
Expressing a prayer for the world to endure or persevere.
Did you ever, try to draw with the stars at night
Asking if the listener has ever tried to create with the stars at night.
Arms wide open, pretend to fly like a bird through the skies
Imagining the experience of flying with open arms, akin to a bird in the sky.
Did you look out the window, while it rained,
Encouraging the listener to look out the window during rain, possibly invoking a sense of nostalgia.
Wishing you could go out and fly away
Expressing a desire to escape or fly away while witnessing the rain.
To the lights in the sky
Referring to lights in the sky, possibly symbolizing aspirations or dreams.
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Repeating the chorus with the sun setting by the bay and prayers for those who have gone and stayed.
The sun came down by the bay, right where I prayed
Reiterating the imagery of the sun setting by the bay and the act of prayer.
I prayed for the ones who’ve gone and the one’s who’ve stayed
Praying for individuals who have departed and those who remain.
I pray for the world, I pray for the world
Repeating the global prayer theme for the world to hold on.
I pray for the world, to hold on
Concluding with a prayer for the world to endure or persevere.
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