Cross released his debut album, 'Christopher Cross', in 1979, and it garnered him five Grammy Awards. He's the only artist in history to receive all of the "Big Four" Grammy Awards (for 'Best Record', 'Best Song', 'Best Album', and 'Best New Artist') in the same year. Hits from the critically acclaimed album, along with "Sailing" (a number one hit that remained within Billboard's Top 40 for over three months), include "Ride Like the Wind" (which was a #2 hit), "Never Be the Same" (going to #15), and "Say You'll Be Mine" (rising to #20). Critics such as Allmusic's Mike DeGagne have lauded Cross' " crisp and colorful" songwriting and "soothing voice".
Labeled as possibly having 'peaked too early' as time went on, Cross proved the doubters wrong with another number one hit in "Arthur's Theme" (also known as "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"). A part of the Dudley Moore film 'Arthur', the track, as stated before, won him the Academy Award for Best Song in 1981 alongside co-composers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen. Although his popularity has waxed and waned over the years since his 70s heyday, Cross has earned a reputation as one of the key artists playing what would become known as "yacht rock" alongside contemporaries such as Loggins & Messina.
What Am I Supposed To Believe
Christopher Cross Lyrics
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I like it best when it's untold
When I feel sad and when I feel down
Then I'll wish you were around
What am I supposed to believe
Is it that you really love me
The troubles that come and go
You took my heart and threw it away
You left me out in the rain
What am I supposed to believe
Is it that you really love me
Just you wait, you wait and see
I will be there to love you
Oh, it's hard
So hard to live a life on your own
After you've known how it could be
With you and me
Won't you come home to me
You could make everything all right
You could warm me through the coldest night
And make it all right, all right
What am I supposed to believe
Is it that you really love me
Just you wait, you wait and see
I will be there to love you
What am I supposed to believe
Is it that you really love me
Just you wait, you wait and see
I will be there to love you
What am I supposed to believe
Is it that you really love me
Just you wait, you wait and see
I will be there to love you
The lyrics of "What Am I Supposed To Believe" by Christopher Cross express a deep sense of confusion and longing for love. Cross sings about feeling torn between hot and cold, a metaphor for the conflicting emotions he has toward a lover who has left him feeling sad and alone. He wishes this person were still in his life, and wonders if they ever really loved him. He is now left questioning everything, wondering what to believe.
The lyrics then turn to the memory of an intimate relationship that has been lost, and the singer expresses sadness over the fact that they are now living a life without their once-close partner. As the song continues, the singer implores their lover to return, to come home and soothe the loneliness and coldness that now surrounds them.
The song captures the pain and confusion of a shattered relationship, with Cross's smooth voice conveying both sadness and hope. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, expressing universal feelings of love, longing, and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Some like it hot, some like it cold
People have different preferences.
I like it best when it's untold
I prefer when things are ambiguous or undefined.
When I feel sad and when I feel down
When I am feeling unhappy or depressed.
Then I'll wish you were around
I miss the presence of someone who is not there.
What am I supposed to believe
I am unsure about what to trust or have faith in.
Is it that you really love me
I am questioning if the person loves me or not.
Turn down the lights now, it's all been said
There's nothing else to say or do.
The troubles that come and go
Issues that appear and disappear over time.
You took my heart and threw it away
You discarded my love and affection.
You left me out in the rain
You abandoned me in a difficult situation.
Just you wait, you wait and see
You will eventually witness something for yourself.
I will be there to love you
I will show my love for you.
Oh, it's hard
It's difficult.
So hard to live a life on your own
It's challenging to be alone.
After you've known how it could be
Once you experience something, you realize its potential.
With you and me
With our relationship together.
Won't you come home to me
Please return to me.
You could make everything all right
Your presence and love can fix everything.
And make it all right, all right
You can make everything okay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-md5zt5jr2f
Such a beautiful song, so beautifully delivered. Just makes you melt Thank-you🎉 Chris
@yumikofuse100
Your voice is so angelic. Tears naturally fell from my eyes. I appreciate your beautiful song so much🎵🎤💐👑💐👍👏👏👏👏👏
@eironvalenciano2127
my 2nd favorite song of his after Arthur's Theme. Im 24 btw.
@ArtyKelchner
This man cannot sing a bad song ever!
@trifleming8555
❤❤❤❤😊
@Kritikateur
"....Amongst the Arts, Music is the most powerful one because can make you happy or make you cry and yet, it's just a Sound that you can't even see!"
(Arthur Schopenhauer)
Carus Alambra🤔
@christianjaybanadera7125
I'm a Filipino love very much this song 🇵🇭❤️
@davidalvarado7669
All Ladies, Love a C. Cross... Song,Do Not Believe Me,Send Your Favorite Lady,