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If I Ever Lose My Faith in You Lyrics

by Sting

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If I Ever Lose My Faith in You Lyrics

You could say I lost my faith in science and progress You could say I lost my belief in the holy church You could say I lost my sense of direction You could say all of this and worse, but If I ever lose my faith in you There'd be nothing left for me to do Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world You could say I lost my faith in the people on T.V. You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians They all seemed like game show hosts to me If I ever lose my faith in you There'd be nothing left for me to do I could be lost inside their lies without a trace But every time I close my eyes, I see your face I never saw no miracle of science That didn't go from a blessing to a curse I never saw no military solution That didn't always end up as something worse, But let me say this first If I ever lose my faith in you If I ever lose my faith in you There'd be nothing left for me to do There'd be nothing left for me to do If I ever lose my faith If I ever lose my faith If I ever lose my faith If I ever lose my faith in you.

Meaning of If I Ever Lose My Faith in You

“If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” is a poignant exploration of disillusionment and the erosion of trust, fueled by a growing cynicism towards institutions and humanity itself. Sting’s lyrics depict a man spiraling into despair as he loses faith not just in grand concepts like science and religion, but also in the perceived trustworthiness of public figures – television personalities and politicians – who seem to him merely manipulative game show hosts. The repeated refrain, “If I ever lose my faith in you,” underscores the devastating consequence: a complete loss of purpose and direction. Despite witnessing failed miracles and destructive solutions, the narrator clings to the enduring image of his loved one, representing the last bastion of genuine belief and connection amidst a world increasingly perceived as deceitful and ultimately, worthless. The song’s core emotion is profound sadness and vulnerability, revealing a man desperately seeking stability in a chaotic and faithless landscape.

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