When You Believe
Chloë Lyrics
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With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains longBefore we knew we could
There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear
When prayers so often prove(s) in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
They don't (always happen) when you ask
(Oh)
(Oh, oh)
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way straight thought the rain
(A small but) still resilient voice
Says (hope is very near)
(Oh)
There can be miracles
(Miracles)
When you believe
(Lord, when you believe)
Though hope is frail
(Though hope is frail)
It's hard to kill
(Hard to kill, oh)
Who knows what miracles, you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will (somehow, somehow, somehow)
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
You will when you
You will when you believe
Just believe, in your heart
Just believe
You will when you believe
Chloe's song "When You Believe" is a soulful and spiritual track that speaks to the power of belief and hope in times of difficulty. The lyrics suggest that despite prayers going unanswered, and experiencing pain and fear, there can still be miracles if one believes. The song is a message of faith to those who are struggling or facing hardship, urging them to keep believing in their hearts, and that they will experience their own miracles when they have faith.
The opening lines indicate the uncertainty and doubt that one can feel when praying or wishing for something, not knowing if anyone is listening. The second verse describes the feeling of hopelessness when prayers seem to remain unanswered, and hope feels fleeting. However, the chorus repeats the message that there can indeed be miracles when one has faith, although it may be fragile, and that anyone who believes strongly enough can achieve miracles in their life.
The song emphasizes the importance of perseverance, even during challenging times, and that one should not give in to fear or despair. The final repetition of "you will when you believe" is a powerful reminder that belief can bring about miracles and that one should never give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Many nights we've prayed
We have prayed for many nights.
With no proof anyone could hear
We had no evidence to show that anyone was listening.
In our hearts a hopeful song
We were singing a song of hope in our hearts.
We barely understood
But we didn't fully comprehend it ourselves.
Now we are not afraid
Despite knowing there is a lot to fear, we aren't scared.
Although we know there's much to fear
We know there's a lot to be worried about.
We were moving mountains long
We were achieving great things for a while.
Before we knew we could
But we didn't even realize our full potential yet.
There can be miracles, when you believe
Miracles can happen if you just believe.
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Even when hope is weak, it's difficult to destroy.
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
We don't know the full extent of what we can accomplish.
When you believe, somehow you will
If you believe in something, somehow it will come true.
You will when you believe
You can achieve anything if you believe.
In this time of fear
When everyone is so scared.
When prayers so often prove(s) in vain
Even when we pray, it doesn't always work out.
Hope seems like the summer birds
Hope can feel fleeting, like the birds in summer.
Too swiftly flown away
It can disappear too quickly.
Yet now I'm standing here
Despite all of that, here I am standing.
My heart's so full I can't explain
I am filled with emotion and at a loss for words.
Seeking faith and speaking words
Trying to find some faith and express it in words.
I never thought I'd say
Things I never imagined myself saying.
They don't (always happen) when you ask
Things don't always turn out the way we want them to.
(Oh)
Exclamation to show frustration.
And it's easy to give in to your fears
It's very easy to be overtaken by fear.
(Oh, oh)
Exclamation emphasizing fear.
But when you're blinded by your pain
When pain is consuming you completely.
Can't see your way straight thought the rain
It's hard to see through the hardship.
(A small but) still resilient voice
A voice that may be small, but is still strong.
Says (hope is very near)
Tells us that hope is close at hand.
(Oh)
Exclamation to show relief and hope.
There can be miracles
Miracles can happen.
(Miracles)
Emphasizing the concept of miracles.
Lord, when you believe
Believing in the Lord's power and presence.
Though hope is frail
Even if hope seems weak.
(Though hope is frail)
Repeating the idea that hope is fragile.
Hard to kill
It's very difficult to break or eliminate.
(Hard to kill, oh)
Emphasizing the fact that hope is strong.
Somehow you will (somehow, somehow, somehow)
You will achieve your goals, no matter how impossible they may seem.
You will when you believe
You can accomplish anything if you just believe.
You will when you
You will be able to do it if you.
You will when you believe
Truly believe in yourself.
Just believe, in your heart
Have faith in your heart.
Just believe
Believe in yourself and what you can accomplish.
You will when you believe
You can achieve anything if you truly believe.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Schwartz
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