• B・E・L・I・E・V・E was first released by BOøWY in 1985 as a single, and later appeared on their album "BEAT EMOTION" in 1986.
• The song was written by BOøWY's lead vocalist, Kyosuke Himuro, with contributions from the band's guitarist, Takahiro "Tak" Matsumoto.
• In addition to being a hit in Japan, B・E・L・I・E・V・E also gained popularity overseas and was covered by several international artists, including Hong Kong singer Sandy Lam and American band The Rentals.
• The song's music video, directed by famed Japanese filmmaker Yoshimitsu Morita, features the band performing the song in a dark, surrealistic setting.
• B・E・L・I・E・V・E is often cited as one of BOøWY's most popular and influential songs, and is considered a classic of Japanese rock music.
• The song was included on BOøWY's 1999 compilation album "THIS BOøWY -SCENE 2-", which featured remastered versions of many of the band's greatest hits.
• Kyosuke Himuro has continued to perform the song as a solo artist, and it remains a staple of his live shows.
• B・E・L・I・E・V・E has been covered by many other Japanese artists, including Yui and Ayahi Takagaki, and has appeared in several anime and video game soundtracks.
• The song's title is spelled out in capital letters, with each letter separated by a dot, a common stylistic device in Japanese song titles.
• The chords for B・E・L・I・E・V・E are often played on guitar in standard tuning, with the intro featuring an E minor chord followed by a D major chord, and the verses alternating between G major and A minor chords. The chorus features a C major chord followed by a B minor chord, with a final A minor chord at the end.