Discover the story of the song > Wouldn’t You Believe It – Arlo Guthrie

The song is about the daily routine and changes in life. The protagonist talks about how the candles burn out, leaving nothing behind but the day. He also talks about the strange thoughts that come to his mind and how they can blow his mind away. He mentions how heroes have been taught to buy things that cannot be bought. In the end, he talks about how his time has passed and he wishes he could carry on, but he's being called to the dawn. He looks forward to coming again next week and striving to climb the peak.