Keep The Faith
Debra Ashley Lyrics


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If you call out loud
Will it get inside
Through the heart of your surrender
To your alibis
And you can say the words
Like you understand
But the power's in believing
So give yourself
A chance

'cause you can
Climb the highest mountain
Swim the deepest sea, hee
All you need is the will to want it
And, little self-esteem

So keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round
You gotta know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground

Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take
You can be a winner
But you got to keep the faith

gon' keep it brother
You got it
And when you think of trust
Does it lead you home
To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone
And you can go by feel
'stead of circumstance
But the power's in beliving
So give yourself a chance

I know that you can
Sail across the water
Float across the sky, high
Any road that you take will get you there
If you only try

So keep the faith, ow
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out

I told my brother how to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner,
But you got to keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got it
I know that keepin' the faith
Means never givin' up on love
But the power that love has
To make it right
Makes it
Makes it right

Keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round brother
You got to know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith
Baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out

Better stand up and act like you wanna do right
Don't play the fool for the rest of your life
Work on it brother and you'll make it someday
Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now
Stand back a minute just to check yourself out
Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day
Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Uh, uh, uh

Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Lift up your mind
Before your mind gets blown
Some things in life you best just leave them alone
Go for what you want
Don't let it get in your way
You can make it happen
But ya got ta keep the faith

Gon' keep it brother
You got to keep the faith
Yeah keep the faith
Gon' keep it sister
You got to keep the faith now, now

I'll show my brotha
How to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want
Don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner if you keep the faith

Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track
Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back
You've known me long enough to know that I don't play
Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Gon'

Don't let nobody take you down
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And get your feet back on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out





But till that day
I said you've got to keep the faith!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Debra Ashley's "Keep The Faith" are about the importance of believing in oneself and staying focused on one's goals despite life's challenges. The song urges the listener not to give up, to keep striving for success, and to have faith in oneself. The opening lines of the song suggest that calling out loud can bring important thoughts and feelings to the surface. The words "through the heart of your surrender to your alibis" suggest that one must be honest with oneself and stop making excuses. The song suggests that the key to success is to "believe in yourself no matter what it's gonna take" and to keep faith in oneself even when things don't seem to be going well. The song encourages a positive attitude and the belief that you can achieve anything you want if you have the willpower to do it and believe in yourself.


Overall, "Keep The Faith" is a message about optimism and perseverance. The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves, to have hope for the future, and to keep striving towards their dreams, even in the face of adversity. It's an uplifting message that resonates with many people who are facing challenges, and it reminds them that they can achieve anything they want if they just have faith in themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

If you call out loud Will it get inside Through the heart of your surrender To your alibis
Do your pleas and arguments reach the depths of your being, allowing you to acknowledge your mistakes honestly?


And you can say the words Like you understand But the power's in believing So give yourself A chance
Mere lip service won't get you anywhere; true power lies in wholeheartedly believing in what you say and giving yourself the opportunity to succeed.


'cause you can Climb the highest mountain Swim the deepest sea, hee All you need is the will to want it And, little self-esteem
No obstacle is too great if you have the drive and determination to achieve it, regardless of your self-confidence.


So keep the faith Don't let nobody turn you 'round You gotta know when it's good to go To get your dreams up off the ground
Stay committed to your goals and don't let anyone discourage you from pursuing them; recognize when to act and seize the opportunity to achieve your aspirations.


Because it's just a matter of time Before your confidence will win out Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take You can be a winner But you got to keep the faith
If you stay the course and remain confident in yourself, success is inevitable; continue to have faith in yourself, even when facing obstacles or challenges.


And when you think of trust Does it lead you home To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone And you can go by feel 'stead of circumstance But the power's in beliving So give yourself a chance
Trust should guide you towards a positive, personal destination, which feels unattainable, but can be reached by following your intuition and beliefs.


I know that you can Sail across the water Float across the sky, high Any road that you take will get you there If you only try
You have within you the capability to accomplish the impossible, whether it involves crossing the sea or flying across the sky; if you make the effort to try, any path will lead you to your destination.


I told my brother how to do the thing right Lift up your head and show the world you got pride Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way You can be a winner, But you got to keep the faith
Encourage others to pursue their goals with pride and determination, ignoring any obstacles thrown their way; winning is possible when you keep your faith strong.


I know that keepin' the faith Means never givin' up on love But the power that love has To make it right Makes it Makes it right
Faith involves more than sticking to your beliefs, but also encompasses never giving up on love, a powerful force capable of making things right.


Better stand up and act like you wanna do right Don't play the fool for the rest of your life Work on it brother and you'll make it someday Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
Stand up and take control of your life, avoiding the endless cycle of foolish behavior; hard work and perseverance will eventually lead to success if you keep your faith unbroken.


Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now Stand back a minute just to check yourself out Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Take a good look at your actions and evaluate whether they align with your goals; take the time to reflect and correct, working towards a life consistent with your ambitions.


Don't let nobody take you down, brother Just keep your eyes on the prize And your feet flat on the ground Keep the faith, baby, yea Because it's just a matter of time Before your confidence will win out
Remain steadfast in your pursuit of your goals, keeping your focus on what you want, remaining grounded and keeping your faith as you watch your confidence grow.


Before your mind gets blown Some things in life you best just leave them alone Go for what you want Don't let it get in your way You can make it happen But ya got ta keep the faith
Avoid getting caught up or overwhelmed by certain aspects of life, and focus solely on your goals, disregarding any hindrances that prevent you from seeing your ambitions through.


Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back You've known me long enough to know that I don't play Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Get your life back in order by prioritizing and refocusing, taking the time to regain your self-respect; stay committed to your goals, unwavering even in the face of challenges.


But till that day I said you've got to keep the faith!
Even if you haven't achieved your goals yet, keep your faith unrelenting, knowing that success is waiting just around the bend.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, SIEDAH GARRETT, GLEN BALLARD

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Comments from YouTube:

Kevin Wessel

My wife play this song ever day and it made her change alot and I thank God for this song

Cynthja Wessel

Thank you God for this song cause I wanted to give up but I was told to listen to this song and I listen to it ever morning and night well all the time if I could. Thank you Debarh Ashely for this song

Cleverne Lovett

I BEEN LISTENING TO THIS SONG FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS, I AM SURPRISED IT HAS LOW VIEWS, I LOVE THIS SONG AND GONNA HIRE ME A SINGING COACH TO COACH MY VOICE TO SING THIS SONG IN MY CHURCH.

Tasty Love53

Oh What a Beautiful Song! sing Debra This Is The First time I Ever Heard This Song.

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