[Dominic]

I love how this song changes the chorus slightly each time it's sung...first is the hopeful "I wish you believed in life," then the frustrated "I thought you believed in life," then, finally, the accepting "I wish you belief in life," almost like it's a blessing after all is lost and the relationship is over.

Plus, the obscenity at the very end gives the song its final "oomph," the knowledge that even though the singer is trying to let go and be above it all, she's still incredibly hurt and frustrated that it didn't work out.

Amazing song.

(Believed You Were) Lucky by Aimee Mann

So i guess i'll give it up
Yeah i guess i will
What's the use in pushing
When it's all uphill

I can't be appointed
Keeper of the flame
Without two to carry
It won't burn the same - oh
It seems obvious to me
But then again
Could be
You just never felt that way


Chorus
I wish you believed in life
Believed in fate
Believed you were lucky
And worth the wait
'cause life could be lovely
Life could be so great


It gets so embarassing
So i acquiesce
And i'll change my mind again
You change your address - oh
It seems logical to me
But then again
Could be i was simply not that smart


Chorus:
I thought you believed in life
Believed in fate
Believed you were lucky
And worth the wait
'cause life could be lovely
Life could be so great


Bridge:
There must be some other door that they are saving
Behind which my happiness lies
I won't be wasting my words
To tell you hopes that i had -
We can just leave it alone for now


Chorus:
I wish you: belief in life
Belief in fate
Belief you are lucky
And worth the wait
'cause life could be lovely
Life could be [censored] great.