She said, “I want to believe in something,” I said, “why not believe in yourself?” She said she needs something bigger Something better, something else But she doesn't believe in God Or higher powers or higher mind The belief that she most wanted Was the one she'd never find We want what we can't have We love what never lasts I'm dreaming, yes I'm dreaming A too-pretty-for-life kind of trip And I'll tell you about it But I don't know what it is But I can feel it in my heart I'd paint it for you but I can't make art But this song, this line, will make you see What I see We want what we can't have We love what never lasts And you wanted something better You wanted something to believe This new world is coming And it's bigger than you and me And everything