I Believe in You
Cat Power Lyrics
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And if my love is real
And how I seem
To think that I know
I'm gonna make it through
They looked at me and frowned
They drove me from this town
They don't want me around
They showed me to the door
They said don't come back no more
We don't like the way
You think you do
So I walked on my own
One thousand miles from my home
But I don't feel alone
'Cause I believe, I do
I believe in you even through all
Tears and laughter
I believe in you, even though
We're apart
I believe in you, even in
The common laughter
Oh, when the dawn is nearing
And when the night is disappearing
This feeling will still
Be here in my heart
In my heart
Please don't let me drift too far
Keep me safe and sound where you are
So I'll always be renewed
And what you've given me here today
Is worth everything I've made
No matter what everyone might say
Because I believe
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe in you
I believe in you
When we've had no time together
I believe in you
When white turns to black
I believe in you
Even though we'll all be a number
I'll be oh your earth will be shaken
And friends will be forsaken
Please, we can't go back
I believe in you
The song "I Believe in You" by Cat Power is a heartfelt ballad that talks about the strength of belief and the faith in someone or something. Throughout the song, the lyrics describe how society often questions and doubts the singer's feelings, beliefs, and choices. The first verse talks about how people have criticized the singer's emotions and beliefs as if they have no right to feel or think a certain way. The second verse describes how the society has gone as far as to isolate the singer from the community because of her beliefs. However, the singer determines to walk on her own for miles and never feels alone because of her belief in someone.
In the chorus, the central theme of the song becomes more apparent. Despite the distance and time apart, the singer still believes in the person or idea she is singing about. The lyrics hold a subtle hint of a romantic relationship, but it could also reflect the strength of a broader ideology, an event or a struggle, or the relationship between the singer and herself. The third verse speaks of a plea to keep her safe and sound, acknowledging her desire and hope for the continuation of the faith she has held for that something.
Overall, "I Believe in You" is an emotional song about believing in oneself or in someone, even when others question it or when the other is not physically present. The song's lyrics seem to suggest that belief is a powerful tool and can overcome any obstacle, no matter how big or small.
Line by Line Meaning
They ask me how I feel
People inquire about my feelings
And if my love is real
They question whether my love is genuine
And how I seem
They pry into my demeanor
To think that I know
To have confidence in my beliefs
I'm gonna make it through
I will survive and overcome
They looked at me and frowned
They glared at me with disapproval
They drove me from this town
They banished me from this place
They don't want me around
They do not desire my presence
Because I believe
Due to my convictions
They showed me to the door
They directed me towards the exit
They said don't come back no more
They demanded me to never return
We don't like the way
They disagree with the manner in which
You think you do
I hold my beliefs
So I walked on my own
I journeyed alone
One thousand miles from my home
A long distance away from my residence
But I don't feel alone
Despite being solo, I don't feel lonely
'Cause I believe, I do
My unwavering faith is the reason I feel this way
I believe in you even through all
I have faith in you, despite all the
Tears and laughter
Sadness and happiness
I believe in you, even though
My confidence in you remains, although
We're apart
We're separated
I believe in you, even in
I have trust in you, even during
The common laughter
Casual merriment
Oh, when the dawn is nearing
When the sunrise is approaching
And when the night is disappearing
And when the night is vanishing
This feeling will still
This sensation will remain
Be here in my heart
Will persist in my heart
In my heart
Internalized in my being
Please don't let me drift too far
Please keep me from straying too distant
Keep me safe and sound where you are
Protect me from harm where you are
So I'll always be renewed
So I will consistently be refreshed
And what you've given me here today
And the gifts you've bestowed here and now
Is worth everything I've made
Is valuable more than anything I've accomplished
No matter what everyone might say
Regardless of anyone's opinions
Because I believe
Since I have faith
I believe, I believe
I have faith, I have faith
I believe, I believe in you
I have faith, I have faith in you
When we've had no time together
When we've been unable to spend time
I believe in you
I trust in you
When white turns to black
In times of darkness
I believe in you
I have confidence in you
Even though we'll all be a number
Despite being just a mere statistic
I'll be oh your earth will be shaken
I will always be there for you, even if everything else is chaotic
And friends will be forsaken
Even if I lose friends, I will have loyalty for you
Please, we can't go back
I implore you, we must never return
I believe in you
I have faith in you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY WILLIAM O'CONNOR
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