I Don't Believe in Love

Queensrÿche

About I Don't Believe in Love

"I Don't Believe in Love" is a song by progressive metal band Queensrÿche appearing on their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime. It has also been featured in all four of their compilations, Evolution Calling, Greatest Hits, Classic Masters, and Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensrÿche, making it one of the band's most well-known songs. In 1990, it was nominated for the Grammy for Best Metal Performance. A fan favorite track, the band has played it numerous instances live, a full 895 times as of March 2017 (making it the sixth most played tune in the groups' setlist history). The song was recorded in the key of D minor. 


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2000
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I awoke on impact
Under surveillance from the camera eye
Searching high and low
The criminal mind found at the scene of the crime
Handcuffed and blind, I didn't do it
She said she loved me
I guess I never knew
But do we ever, ever really know?
She said she'd meet me on the other side
But I knew right then, I'd never find her

I don't believe in love
I never have, I never will
I don't believe in love
It's never worth the pain that you feel

No more nightmares, I've seen them all
From the day I was born
They've haunted my every move
Every open hand's there to push and shove
No time for love it doesn't matter
She made a difference
I guess she had a way
Of making every night seem bright as day
Now I walk in shadows, never see the light
She must have lied 'cause she never said goodbye

I don't believe in love
I never have, I never will
I don't believe in love
I'll just pretend she never was real
I don't believe in love
I need to forget her face, I see it still
I don't believe in love
It's never worth the pain that you feel

No chance for contact
There's no raison d'etre
My only hope is one day I'll forget
The pain of knowing what can never be
With or without love it's all the same to me

I don't believe in love
I never have, I never will
I don't believe in love
I'll just pretend she never was real
I don't believe in love
I never have, I never will
I don't believe in love
It's never worth the pain that you feel, feel
The pain that you feel, feel

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Queensrÿche

Queensrÿche ( /ˈkwiːnzraɪk/) is an American progressive heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Bellevue, Washington. The band has released eleven studio albums and several EPs and DVDs and continues to tour and record. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarist Chris DeGarmo, guitarist Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield. Queensrÿche has been successful in the progressive scene, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide including over 6 million albums in the United States. The band received worldwide acclaim after the release of their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime, which is often considered one of the greatest "concept albums" of all time. Their follow-up release, Empire was also very successful. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER DEGARMO, GEOFF TATE, GEOFFERY TATE

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Don't Believe in Love" was directly influenced by progressive rock bands such as Pink Floyd and Iron Maiden, visible in its layered guitar work and intricate rhythms.
Release Date
The song was released in September 1988 as the third single from the band's third studio album "Operation: Mindcrime".
Album Concept
"I Don't Believe in Love" is part of a concept album which tells the story of a disillusioned fortune-teller named Nikki who becomes a political assassin.
Band Members
"I Don't Believe in Love" was written by the band members Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield, and Eddie Jackson.
Critic Appreciation
The song is widely praised for its impressive musicianship, particularly Geoff Tate's powerful vocals and Chris DeGarmo's guitar work.
Song Theme
The song deals with the theme of nihilism and the protagonist’s belief that love, as a concept, doesn’t exist after he is deceived by a woman he loved.
Award Nomination
"I Don't Believe in Love" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1990.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for the song expands on the narrative of the album, featuring the band performing inside an insane asylum.
Pop Culture
The song has been used on numerous television shows and movies, demonstrating its impact on popular culture.
Remix Version
In 2003, the song was re-released as a remixed version on the reissue of "Operation: Mindcrime".
Live Performances
Queensrÿche often performs "I Don't Believe in Love" as part of their setlists, proving its continued popularity among fans.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Dream Theater and Between the Buried and Me.
Fan Favourite
Despite the bleak storyline and anguished lyrics, "I Don't Believe in Love" remains a fan favorite and is one of Queensrÿche's most recognizable songs.

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