Believe in Me
Dan Fogelberg Lyrics
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And reach your hostage heart despite
The doubts you harbor then you might
Come to believe in me
The life I lead is not the kind
That gives a woman peace of mind
I only hope someday you'll find
Those other loves that came before
Mean nothing to me anymore
But you can never be quite sure
And will not believe in me
Too many hearts have been broken
Failing to trust what they feel
But trust isn't something that's spoken
And love's never wrong when it's real
If I could only do one thing
Then I would try to write and sing
A song that ends your questioning
And makes you believe in me
And makes you believe in me
Oh, you can believe in me
In the song "Believe in Me" by Dan Fogelberg, the singer is expressing his desire for the person he loves to believe in him. He acknowledges that he may not have always been trustworthy in the past, as indicated by the line "Those other loves that came before, mean nothing to me anymore". However, he emphasizes that he hopes his partner can see past his flaws and trust in the sincerity of his love. The singer acknowledges that trust is not always easy, as many have been hurt before. Through his lyrics, Fogelberg offers a solution to this problem: a song that will end their questioning and allow his partner to believe in him fully.
The song's lyrics speak to the theme of trust within relationships. It emphasizes the importance of believing in one's partner, even in the midst of doubts or past mistakes. The use of music as a metaphor for trust and faith is particularly poignant, as music has the ability to evoke powerful emotions and connect people on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could ever say it right
If I could only express myself clearly and eloquently to you
And reach your hostage heart despite
And break through the walls that you have put up around your heart
The doubts you harbor then you might
The uncertainties and reservations that you possess, maybe, just might dissipate
Come to believe in me
And you will put your faith in me
The life I lead is not the kind
My lifestyle is not conducive to providing you with the kind of reassurance a woman needs
That gives a woman peace of mind
It does not afford her the kind of security that she craves
I only hope someday you'll find
It is my sincere wish that one day you will find
That you can believe in me
That you can entrust your heart to me
Those other loves that came before
My past relationships hold no meaning to me
Mean nothing to me anymore
They are a non-issue to me now
But you can never be quite sure
But, unfortunately, you cannot be completely certain of this
And will not believe in me
And, as a consequence, you will not have faith in me
Too many hearts have been broken
Too many hearts have been shattered
Failing to trust what they feel
Because they were unable to have faith in their emotions
But trust isn't something that's spoken
However, faith is not something that you communicate in words
And love's never wrong when it's real
Real love is always correct
If I could only do one thing
If I had the capability of executing only one act
Then I would try to write and sing
I would attempt to create and perform
A song that ends your questioning
A tune that puts to a conclusion your interrogations
And makes you believe in me
And instills in you confidence of my sincerity
And makes you believe in me
And instills in you confidence of my sincerity
Oh, you can believe in me
Hey, you can have faith in me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN FOGELBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Didi Rosner
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. I miss Dan every day. A truly beautiful soul❤️❤️❤️
Daniel Burns
this song went to #1 on the adult contemporary charts in 1984!!!
Carol Peachey
I believe in you Dan Fogelberg ..I’ve recently started listening to your songs n I know you’re in heaven but you left a legacy to be proud of 🥲
Emory Blake
I realize I'm 9 months late on this but I just started listening to Dan too. Why didn't I do this sooner!? And wow, what a legend!
Debbie Schmidling
❤️
Adalia Francisco
😢👈👉🗿👉Ruel F.🙏🎼🎶🎵
Br Alan Parham
In my opinion, one of the greatest singers. He left us too soon, but his music lives on!
John Bednarczyk
@John Clayton he was something, JC👍🏼, Illinois boy❤️
John Clayton
Never heard of him till just now. This is lovely.
Wanda m Seay
I agree he left us way too soon.
He was a fabulous singer and writer
I wish he could get into Rock Hall of Fame where he deserves.
His music lives on.