Believe Me
Fort Minor
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I guess That this is where we've come to If you don't want to Then you don't have to Believe me But I Won't be there when you go down Just so you know now You're on your own now Believe me Yo I don't wanna be the one to blame you Like fun and games Keep playin' 'em I'm just sayin' Think back then We was like one in the same On the right track But I was on the wrong train It's like that Now you gotta face the pain And the devil's got a fresh new place to play In your brain Like a maze You can never escape The rain Every damn day's the same shade of grey Hey I used to have a little bit of a plan Use ta' Have a concept of where I stand But that concept slipped right outta my hand And now I don't really even know who I am Yo What do I have to say Maybe I should do What I have to do to break free 'N whatever happens to you We'll see But it's not gonna happen with me I guess That this is where we've come to If you don't want to Then you don't have to Believe me But I Won't be there when you go down Just so you know now You're on your own now Believe me Back then I thought you were just like me Somebody who could see all the pain I see But you Proved to me unintentionally That you would self destruct eventually Now I'm thinkin' like the mistake I made doesn't hurt But its not gonna work 'Cause it's really much worse Than I thought I wished you were something you were not And now this guilt is really all that I got You turn your back And walk away in shame All you got Is a memory 'a pain Nothin' makes sense You jus' stare at the ground I hear my voice in your head When no one else is around So what do I have to say Maybe I should do What I have to do To break free Man 'N whatever happens to you We'll see But it's not gonna happen with me I guess That this is where we've come to If you don't want to Then you don't have to Believe me But I Won't be there when you go down Just so you know now You're on your own now Believe me Yeah! I guess That this is where we've come to If you don't want to Then you don't have to Believe me But I Won't be there when you go down Just so you know now You're on your own now Believe me I will do what I have to do You're on your own now Believe me Whatever happens to you You're on your own now Believe me What do I have to say You're on your own now Believe me Its not gonna happen to me You're on your own now Believe me Yeah!
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Written by: GARY DALE PUCKETT
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10 facts about this song
Artistic Ventures"Believe Me" is a track from Fort Minor, a hip-hop-based side project by Mike Shinoda, who is one of the lead vocalists and rappers of the rock band Linkin Park.
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Release Info"Believe Me" is a part of the debut album of Fort Minor, titled "The Rising Tied", which was released on November 22, 2005.
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Collaborating ArtistsThe song features Bobo and Styles of Beyond, also popular artists in the hip-hop scene.
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Production CreditsThe album 'The Rising Tied' is produced by Mike Shinoda and co-produced by Shinoda’s mentor, Jay-Z.
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International SuccessThe album reached number 51 on the Billboard 200, indicating its success in the United States and it did very well globally too.
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Creative ConceptThe title of the album 'The Rising Tied' is a homophone for 'The Rising Tide', reflecting the band's goal to "rise together" with their music.
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Video PresentationThe music video for "Believe Me" was directed by Laurent Briet, and features a unique stop-motion technique that creates a pixelated effect.
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Theme of SongLike many of the songs on "The Rising Tied", "Believe Me" touches on personal themes. The lyrics are said to have been inspired by Shinoda's experiences with friendships and relationships.
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Fan FavouriteDespite not being a single, "Believe Me" gained prominence amongst fans and is often cited as a standout track from the album.
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Intricate Lyricism"Believe Me" matches the sincerity and thought-provoking lyricism of Linkin Park, displaying Shinoda's talent for introspection.
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