I Believe to My Soul
Ray Charles Lyrics
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You're gonna look for me and I'll be gone
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes, I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes, I believe)
Well, I believe to my soul now (oh)
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Well, you're goin' 'round here with your head so hard
I think I'm gonna have to use my rod
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes, I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes, I believe)
Well, I believe to my soul now (oh)
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Last night you were dreaming and I heard you say
"Oh, Johnny" when you know my name is Ray
That's why I believe right now (I believe, yes, I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes, I believe)
Whoa, I believe to my soul now (oh)
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it)
In Ray Charles's song "I Believe to My Soul," the lyrics express frustration and disbelief towards a lover who is trying to deceive the singer. The opening lines warn that the lover will soon realize that the singer is no longer interested in their games, and that they will have gone away. The singer then insists that they truly believe what they are saying, and that the lies and manipulation of the lover are not fooling them.
The second verse employs a metaphor to describe the hardened mindset of the lover, with their "head so hard" that the singer feels the need to intervene with force. The use of the term "rod" suggests violence or at least a forceful confrontation. Finally, the third verse shows the singer overhearing the lover calling out another name in their sleep, further exposing their dishonesty and leading the singer to once again assert their belief in the reality of the situation.
Overall, the song portrays a feeling of frustration and betrayal that drives the singer to stand up for themselves and resist the attempts of their lover to deceive them.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these days and it won't be long
At some point in the near future, you will come to the realization that I am no longer here
You're gonna look for me and I'll be gone
When you finally search for me, I will no longer be present
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe)
I hold the firm conviction
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
I affirm my belief at this very moment
Well I believe to my soul now
I have a deep-rooted belief that resonates within me
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Attempting to deceive or outwit me
Well you're goin' 'round here with your head so hard,
You are walking around with an immense ego and stubbornness
I think I'm gonna have to use my rod
I may need to take action and defend myself
Last night you were dreaming and I heard you say
During your dream last night, you spoke aloud and I overheard you
"Oh, Johnny" when you know my name is Ray
You called me by the wrong name, causing me to question your true intentions and feelings
That's why I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
This is precisely why I am so certain in my beliefs currently
Whoa I believe to my soul now
My conviction runs deep within my very being
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it)
Making an effort to embarrass, deceive or betray me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Charles
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Lyrics: One of these days and it won't be long
You're gonna look for me and I'll be gone
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Well I believe to my soul now,
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Well you're goin' 'round here with your head so hard,
I think I'm gonna have to use my rod
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Well I believe to my soul now
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Last night you were dreaming and I heard you say
"Oh, Johnny" when you know my name is Ray
That's why I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Whoa I believe to my soul now
Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it)
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One of these days, and it won't be long,
You're gonna look for me and I'll be gone
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Well I believe to my soul now,
You're tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Well you're goin' 'round here with your head so hard,
I think I'm gonna have to use my rod
'Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Well I believe to my soul now
You're tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)
Last night you were dreaming and I heard you say
"Oh, Johnny" when you know my name is Ray
That's why I believe right now(I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Well I believe to my soul now
You're tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it)
@brnleague99
The movie is a masterpiece. They could not have found a better Ray Charles than Jamie Foxx if they had searched for a million years.
@thompsonlives5649
brnleague99 Steve Buccemi
@ecliptik8020
Thompson lives he’s white-
@jimisland7664
Haruna Hideki so you're saying Steve can't play a character simply due to the colour of his skin? Limiting potential greatness solely because he doesn't fit the label you want? That's a bit racist.
@ecliptik8020
Jim Island I think an actor should look and act like the character he is portraying that’s like saying that cause I don’t want meryl Stripp do the role of Ray I’m sexist, no I’m not
@in.ernest6846
Jim Island you must be a troll
@SeagullB
The guy was no angel but he overcame so many obstacles.
saw him sing live.
Greater than this is not possible.
RIP and thank you,Ray.
@kaozholtz.1034
O nally
@hhhgtgv
God
@jonathanlopez4793
Eres un afortunado, ver a esta leyenda en vivo está al nivel de ver a Beethoven