Believe Me

Fort Minor

About Believe Me

"Believe Me" is a song by American hip hop artist Fort Minor, the side project of rock band Linkin Park's co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda. It is the third US and first international single from Fort Minor's debut album, The Rising Tied. Two versions of the CD single were released, the first being released in November 15, 2005; and the second in November 22, 2005. The track features hip hop group Styles of Beyond and Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill.


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2006
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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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Fort Minor

Fort Minor is a hip hop based side-project of Mike Shinoda, who is better known as the rapper, keyboardist and producer of the American rock band Linkin Park. Shinoda's debut solo album as Fort Minor, The Rising Tied, was released November 22, 2005. The album's fourth single, "Where'd You Go", propelled Fort Minor to stardom, reaching #4 at the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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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.
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.
Collaborating Artists
The song features Bobo and Styles of Beyond, also popular artists in the hip-hop scene.
Production Credits
The album 'The Rising Tied' is produced by Mike Shinoda and co-produced by Shinoda’s mentor, Jay-Z.
International Success
The album reached number 51 on the Billboard 200, indicating its success in the United States and it did very well globally too.
Creative Concept
The 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.
Video Presentation
The music video for "Believe Me" was directed by Laurent Briet, and features a unique stop-motion technique that creates a pixelated effect.
Theme of Song
Like 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.
Fan Favourite
Despite not being a single, "Believe Me" gained prominence amongst fans and is often cited as a standout track from the album.
Intricate Lyricism
"Believe Me" matches the sincerity and thought-provoking lyricism of Linkin Park, displaying Shinoda's talent for introspection.

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