Belfast

The lyrics present Belfast as a place troubled by conflict and people leaving. They call for belief in ordinary people and children, suggesting that trust and care for the next generation might help. The mood is worried and sorrowful, but the repeated call to “try” also carries a note of hope: people can attempt to explain the situation and respond to it.

The “leaving bell” is an image of a warning or final signal: when a country seems to be sending people away, “you’re lost” suggests a serious loss of community and future. The phrase “one another’s past” points to old grievances between groups; the lyrics imply that hatred rooted in history keeps people divided. “The world that’s deceiving” suggests a wider atmosphere of mistrust, though the song does not explain exactly who or what is deceiving people.

The repeated lines leave the causes and solutions unclear. “Believe in” may mean having faith in people, trusting them, or supporting them. The lyrics connect children’s belief in people with people leaving, but they do not fully explain that relationship. Overall, the song can be read as a plea to break a cycle of distrust and departure, while acknowledging that simply trying to explain the conflict may not be enough.