Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée (pronounced: "Surreal Emmay") has a culturally … Read Full Bio ↴Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée (pronounced: "Surreal Emmay") has a culturally rich background -- Dominican and French, Gypsy -- and conservatory training (SUNY Purchase) that help to form the rhythmic and expressive foundation by which a jury of legendary vocalists including Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling, Dianne Reeves and Dee Dee Bridgewater judged her to be a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition in 2010. At the young age of twenty-six, Cyrille has since become one of the hottest young artists on the New York scene. She has already released four CDs with a variety of ensembles and performed at the top venues around the world. The New York Times dubs her, "one of those singers whom non-singing musicians call 'a musician.'"

They Ask Why I Believe in You
Cyrille Aimee Lyrics

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Take heart my friend
I believe in you
I've bought the trend
I believe in you
Some say I'm blind
or I'm out of my mind
They'd be startled to find
every word is true

They ask me why
I believe in you
I only reply
I believe in you
So darling if you
don't think half enough of yourself
It's because you don't love yourself as I do

So darling if you
don't think half enough of yourself
It's because you don't love yourself

You don't love yourself
You don't love yourself as I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Mean You" by Cyrille Aimée & friends are about believing in someone even when they don't believe in themselves. The singer tells her friend that she believes in them, even though others may think she is blind or crazy for doing so. She says that every word of her belief is true, and that she will continue to stand by her friend's side.

The singer then explains that when people ask her why she believes in her friend so much, she simply replies that she does. She encourages her friend to love herself more, as the reason she may not think much of herself is because she doesn't love herself as much as the singer does. The overall message of this song is that we all need someone to believe in us, even when we don't believe in ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Take heart my friend
Be encouraged, my friend

I believe in you
I trust in you and your abilities

I've bought the trend
I accept and support the path you're on

I believe in you
I have unwavering faith in you

Some say I'm blind
Some people think I can't see the potential in you

or I'm out of my mind
Or they believe I'm crazy

They'd be startled to find
They would be surprised to learn

every word is true
That my belief in you is completely genuine

They ask me why
They want to know why I believe in you

I only reply
I simply state

I believe in you
That I have confidence in you