The song "I Don't Believe In Love" by Upon This Dawning expresses the feelings of loneliness, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics convey the pain and longing of the narrator who still loves their former partner despite trying to forget them. The first verse describes the overwhelming emotions of feeling alone and constantly being reminded of the person they love. Despite trying to erase all memories, the person remains in the narrator's mind. The only certainty is that they still love them, but they apologize for feeling that way. The chorus repeats the phrase "Live forever on my own" as a reflection of the narrator's desire to live independently and without relying on their former partner. However, they acknowledge that this is a difficult task and potentially a waste of time. They hope the person will stay with them, but understand that the words they express may be discarded as meaningless. The narrator is aware that the person can read their words but cannot reciprocate the love. In the second verse, the narrator expresses their longing for the person, wishing they could physically be with them. They convey their struggle with the distance between them and the inability to bridge the gap. Despite these challenges, their thoughts and feelings remain dedicated to the person. The bridge of the song reveals the narrator's struggles with sleep and their longing for answers. They question what is going right in their life and express a need for the person to wait for them. They apologize for needing to distance themselves but explain that they cannot bear to be without the person any longer. The narrator also admits that they have lost faith in love. The following section of the song addresses the communication between the narrator and the person. The narrator acknowledges that the person reads their farewell message but cannot hear their voice pleading for them to stay. They express a deep need for the person's presence. Towards the end of the song, the narrator acknowledges the distance between them and their dream of being together. They express a desire to live by the person's side and to escape the emotional pain they are currently experiencing. They state that they don't believe in the person's love anymore. "I Don't Believe In Love" portrays the struggle of holding on to a love that may no longer be reciprocated and the pain of trying to move on while still feeling deeply attached. The song captures the deep emotional turmoil and longing that can come with a broken heart.
