I Still Believe
Call Lyrics


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Ooh
Ooh
Bring it up as we go along
Mm
Oh

I've been in a cave for forty days
Only a spark to light my way
I wanna give out, I wanna give in
This is our crime
This is our sin

But I still believe, I still believe
Through the pain and through the grief
Through the lives, through the storms
Through the cries and through the wars

Oh, I still believe
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie
Ooh

I'm flat on my back out at sea
Hopin' these waves don't cover me
I'm turned and tossed upon the waves
When the darkness comes I feel the grave

But I still believe, I still believe
Through the cold and through the heat
Through the rain and through the tears
Through the crowds and through the cheers

Oh, I still believe
Lie, lie, lie
Oh-oh

I'll march this road, I'll climb this hill
Up on my knees if I have to
I'll take my place up on this stage
I'll wait 'til the end of time for you like everybody else
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, oh yeah

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh

I'm out on my own walkin' the streets
I look at the faces that I meet
I feel like I, like I want to go home
What do I feel?
What do I know?

But I still believe, I still believe
Through the shame and through the grief
Through the heartache, through the tears
Through the waiting, through the years

For people like us in places like this
We need all the hope that we can get

Oh, I still believe
Lie, lie, lie




Oh, yeah yeah
Lie, lie, lie

Overall Meaning

The song "I Still Believe" by Call is all about perseverance, faith and hope. The singer in the song has been going through some really tough times, spending forty days in a cave with only a spark to light his way. Despite the pain and grief he has experienced, he declares that he still believes. He believes that he will survive the trials he is facing and overcome them. The lyrics refer to the singer feeling flat on his back out at sea, but he chooses not to let the darkness overcome him. Instead, he persists, perseveres, and keeps his faith alive, no matter how difficult things get.


Throughout the song, the singer remains hopeful, even in the face of heartache and waiting. As he walks the streets and looks at the faces around him, he expresses his desire to go home. Despite his struggles, he still has faith that he will get through it all. The song encourages listeners to keep believing, even when things are tough, and to hold on to hope in the midst of hardship. It is a message of perseverance and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
The singer expresses excitement and anticipation about what is to come.


Bring it up as we go along
The singer intends to stay flexible and adapt to circumstances as they arise.


Mm
The singer expresses a momentary pause for reflection and contemplation.


I've been in a cave for forty days
The singer has felt isolated and alone for an extended period.


Only a spark to light my way
The singer has felt limited support or guidance, with only a small glimmer of hope to follow.


I wanna give out, I wanna give in
The singer is feeling worn down and defeated and feels an urge to give up.


This is our crime
The singer is acknowledging that the hardship experienced is a shared responsibility.


This is our sin
The singer is reflecting on the mistakes and failings that have led to the current situation.


But I still believe, I still believe
Despite the challenges, the singer maintains faith and hope for the future.


Through the pain and through the grief
The singer acknowledges that hard times may continue, but is determined to push through regardless.


Through the lives, through the storms
The singer is aware of the turbulence and instability of life but intends to remain steadfast.


Through the cries and through the wars
The singer expresses a sense of social consciousness and empathy for those experiencing pain and suffering.


Lie, lie, lie
These are vocalizations that express a sense of frustration or mistrust.


I'm flat on my back out at sea
The singer feels exposed and vulnerable in a dangerous situation.


Hopin' these waves don't cover me
The singer expresses concern about being overwhelmed by difficulties.


I'm turned and tossed upon the waves
The singer feels out of control and subject to the whims of fate.


When the darkness comes I feel the grave
The singer feels profound despair and a sense of mortality.


Through the cold and through the heat
The singer acknowledges that there will be hardship ahead but is prepared to face it.


Through the rain and through the tears
The singer acknowledges emotional and physical difficulties but vows to persevere.


Through the crowds and through the cheers
The singer anticipates both supporters and detractors but intends to stay focused.


I'll march this road, I'll climb this hill
The singer expresses a sense of determination and fortitude in the face of obstacles.


Up on my knees if I have to
The singer is willing to humble themselves and show vulnerability to achieve their goals.


I'll take my place up on this stage
The singer intends to be a public figure and share their message with the world.


I'll wait 'til the end of time for you like everybody else
The singer is expressing a sense of persistence and loyalty, willing to wait indefinitely for their cause.


I'm out on my own walkin' the streets
The singer feels a sense of independence, but also isolation.


I look at the faces that I meet
The singer is taking stock of the people around them, looking for support or understanding.


I feel like I, like I want to go home
The singer expresses a sense of alienation, longing for a sense of belonging.


Through the shame and through the grief
The singer takes ownership of negative experiences and is intent on healing and grieving.


Through the heartache, through the tears
The singer acknowledges the pain felt during difficult times.


Through the waiting, through the years
The singer acknowledges that change may not happen quickly, but intends to be patient and persistent.


For people like us in places like this
The singer is expressing solidarity with others who feel marginalized or oppressed.


We need all the hope that we can get
The singer understands the value of hope and intends to cultivate it in themselves and others.


Oh, I still believe
The singer maintains faith and hope, despite the challenges faced.


Oh, yeah yeah
An expression of affirmation or encouragement.


Lie, lie, lie
These are vocalizations that express a sense of frustration or mistrust.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Paul Goodwin, Michael Been

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@RwBguardian

I been in a cave
For forty days
Only a spark
To light my way
I wanna give out
I wanna give in
This is our crime
This is our sin

But I still believe
I still believe
Through the pain
And through the grief
Through the lives
Through the storms
Through the cries
And through the wars
Oh, I still believe

Flat on my back
Out at sea
Hopin' these waves
Don't cover me
I'm turned and tossed
Upon the waves
When the darkness comes
I feel the grave

But I still believe
I still believe
Through the cold
And through the heat
Through the rain
And through the tears
Through the crowds
And through the cheers
Oh, I still believe

I'll march this road
I'll climb this hill
Upon on my knees
If I have to
I'll take my place
Up on this stage
I'll wait 'til the end of time
For you like everybody else

I'm out on my own
Walkin' the streets
Look at the faces
That I meet
I feel like I
Like I want to go home
What do I feel
What do I know

But I still believe
I still believe
Through the shame
And through the grief
Through the heartache
Through the tears
Through the waiting
Through the years

For people like us
In places like this
We need all the hope
That we can get
Oh, I still believe



@queenjenna2696

This has been and always be my VICTORY SONG FOR MYSELF AND KID'S AND HOW WE WILL CONQUER WHATEVER WE FACE... CHALLENGES AND STRUGGLES BUT WE STILL HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT WE MADE IT AND GOT WHERE WE NEEDED TO BE AT AND HAVE PEACE ONCE MY KIDS FATHER LET US LIVE OUR LIVES AND BE TOXIC FREE.... AND WHEN I AM WORKING HARD TO GET US A NEW HOME, I HAVE PAIN CRY SO MANY TEARS EVEN THE DEADLY CRY OF ALL CRIES WHICH IS IN SILENCE I STILL BELIEVE AND HOPE THAT WITH EVERY LAST BREATH I BREATHE MY KIDS AND I WILL BE FINE.... THEN I KNOW I CAN BE AT PEACE ONCE I DEMISE CAUSE THEY WON'T HAVE TO FEAR OF THEM NOT HAVING A HOME AND BEING HOMELESS IN WHICH AT ONE POINT OF MY LIFE I WAS. NO ONE DESERVES TO BE HOMELESS EVEN NOW IN WHAT THIS WORLD IS FACING SO THIS SONG IS VERY RELAVANT TO ME DURING THIS TIME OF NEED. IF ONLY IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE GAVE A DAMN WE MIGHT ALWAYS BE STRUGGLING BECAUSE WE ALL SHOULD BE TOGETHER BOUNDED AS 1......

I HOPE AND PRAY FOR EVERYONE STAYS SAFE AND HEALTHY, HAS FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER.... AND IF U CAN PLZ SPREAD THE LUV TO THOSE U SEE WHETHER ITS FOOD, CLOTHING OR EVEN SOMETHING SIMPLE AS SUPPLYING THEM WITH COLD WATER AND A SACK LUNCH LIKE THE WAY I DO AND TEACH MY KIDS... THERE'S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WANT AND A NEED, WE HAVE MORE THEN WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE.... WE REALLY SHOULD BE PRACTICING LUV THY NEIGHBOR AS WE WOULD FOR OURSELVES AS WE DON'T KNOW THERE STRUGGLES OR STORY...EVEN SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH SOMEONE U KNOW NEEDS ENCOURAGING WORDS IT MAY MAKE THEM SMILE AND U MAY HELP THEM ESPECIALLY IF IR OVERWHELMED WITH THINGS...


TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY πŸ™ PLZ DON'T TAKE THIS COMMENT WRONG OR FEEL THAT I'M LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY... I JUST WANT TO HELP OTHERS TO SPREAD THE LOVE..

#SPREADTHELUV
#BLESSINGSTOALL
#WEAREBOUNDEDAS1



All comments from YouTube:

@LittleLulubee

This song got me through one of the worst years of my life. I was 14, living in a dysfunctional family. My sister was in a mental hospital, after trying to kill herself. My mom was an alcoholic bitch, my dad was an abusive jerk, my brother was an aggressive bully. I was so miserable, I could barely dress myself to go to school. I hated school, too. But whenever I was sitting in my room at night, crying in my closet, this song would come on the radio. It literally kept me alive through the darkest days. Thank you πŸ™

@vickibaker8372

May Jesus bless you

@LittleLulubee

@@vickibaker8372 Thank you, and you as well 🌸

@jedimasterjoe5386

Fake

@SusanSpies66

I'm sorry you went through that. I hope things are better for you now.

@brianthomason5022

@@jedimasterjoe5386 I respect the Jedi Master on this one it's definitely fake

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@johnp1277

This song is a perfect example of just how good music was in the early to mid 1980's....incredible time to be young and have a killer sound system in your car

@thegadflygang5381

Big Tim Cappello agrees with you. So do I!!!

@romeks612

,,I still believe,, , that i can buy this album in normal way, because ,, every way i go,, it`s vinyl (which i don`t possess) or i have to look on net...

@ChefRov

what? i can't hear you anymore... ;o)

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