If You Have Faith
Labi Siffre Lyrics
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If you have faith,
If you have faith
Well that′s all you need.
And if you believe,
And if you believe,
And if you believe,
Well that's all you need.
And If the road you′re on
Seems much too long,
You can carry on,
You can carry on,
Cause if you have faith,
If you have faith,
If you have faith
Well that's all you need.
And if you can try,
If you can try,
If you can try,
Well you may succeed,
And if you have hope,
If you have hope,
If you have hope,
Well that's all you need
And though we′re not so sure
What we′re here for,
You need nothing more,
You need nothing more
Cause if you have faith,
If you have faith,
If you have faith,
Well that's all you need
If you get tired
And feel that it′s time to give in,
Cause you think of the times when you lost,
And you thought you might win,
Open you mind, Take it all
Think for a while, You'll find a way,
Don′t be afraid, lift up your chin,
You'll find the strength,
If you have faith,
If you have faith,
If you have faith,
Well that′s all you need
That's all you need,
That's all you need,
If you have faith.
The song “If You Have Faith” by Labi Siffre encourages listeners to have faith and believe in themselves no matter how exhausted they may become along the way. The lyrics emphasize that having faith, hope, and belief are the necessary ingredients to succeed in life. The song’s opening lines, “If you have faith, Well that's all you need” set the tone for the entire piece, with the repetition of the phrase emphasizing its importance. The song encourages listeners to keep going despite the difficulty of the journey, as long as they keep their faith strong.
The line, “And though we′re not so sure What we′re here for, You need nothing more” highlights the existential uncertainty that is a part of life. However, the song suggests that even if we may not know what our purpose is, we can still find success as long as we have faith and belief.
The song’s chorus emphasizes the idea that having faith is the key to success no matter how difficult the journey may seem: “If you have faith, If you have faith, If you have faith, Well that's all you need.” Through this song, Labi Siffre wants to inspire listeners to stay the course, even during the most challenging times.
Some interesting facts about the song "If You Have Faith" by Labi Siffre include:
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Line by Line Meaning
If you have faith,
Believing in something greater than oneself is enough.
Well that's all you need.
Having faith alone is sufficient.
And if you believe,
Believing in oneself and one's goals is significant.
And if the road you're on
Seems much too long,
You can carry on,
You can carry on,
Persisting in the face of difficulties and adversity is essential.
If you can try,
If you can try,
If you can try,
Making an attempt and striving for one's goals is important.
Well you may succeed,
Success is possible with effort and determination.
And if you have hope,
If you have hope,
If you have hope,
Maintaining a positive outlook and expecting good things is valuable.
And though we're not so sure
What we're here for,
You need nothing more,
You need nothing more
Even if the purpose in life is unclear, one can find meaning through faith and hope.
If you get tired
And feel that it's time to give in,
Cause you think of the times when you lost,
And you thought you might win,
When feeling discouraged by past failures, it is important to keep going and to not give up.
Open you mind, Take it all
Think for a while, You'll find a way,
Don't be afraid, lift up your chin,
You'll find the strength,
By staying open-minded, reflecting, being brave, and having faith, one can find the strength to move forward.
That's all you need,
That's all you need,
Believing, hoping, trying, and having faith are all that is necessary.
If you have faith,
Believing in something greater than oneself is enough.
If you have faith,
If you have faith,
If you have faith,
Well that's all you need
Having faith alone is sufficient.
Writer(s): Labi Siffre
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melanie
on Cannock Chase
So beautiful :)