I'm A Believer
Diamond Neil Lyrics
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Meant for someone else but not for me
Love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all my dreams
Then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer
I'm in love
I'm a believer
I couldn't leave her if I tried
I thought love was more or less a giving thing
Seems the more I gave the less I got
What's the use in trying
All you get is pain
When I needed sunshine I got rain
Then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer
Not a trace of doubt in my mind
I'm in love
I'm a believer
I couldn't leave her if I tried
The song "I'm A Believer" by Neil Diamond is about a person who thought that love was just a fantasy that doesn't exist, that it was meant for others, not for them. The lyrics express the feelings of disappointment and heartache that the person faced in their life, and how they were always haunted by their unfulfilled dreams of finding love. However, their perspective changed when they encountered a special person who captured their heart. They saw their face, and suddenly all of their doubts vanished. They became a believer in love and knew that they couldn't leave that person even if they tried. The song expresses the joy and happiness brought by finding true love, which is something that the person never thought possible before.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought love was only true in fairy tales
I used to believe that love only existed in stories
Meant for someone else but not for me
I thought love was possible for others, but not for myself
Love was out to get me
I felt as though love was actively working against me
That's the way it seemed
This was the impression I had
Disappointment haunted all of my dreams
I was constantly let down by my expectations surrounding love
Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Upon meeting this person, I became a true believer in love
Not a trace, of doubt in my mind
I have no reservations or uncertainty about my feelings
I'm in love, and I'm a believer
I have become a believer in both love and this particular relationship
I couldn't leave her if I tried
I am so committed to this love that leaving is not an option
I thought love was more or less a giving thing
I used to think that love was something that you gave, rather than received
Seems the more I gave the less I got
I found that the more I put into my relationships, the less I seemed to receive in return
What's the use in tryin'
I began to question the value of pursuing love at all
All you get is pain
My experiences with love had been primarily negative and painful
When I needed sunshine I got rain
Whenever I hoped for happiness and positivity, I was met with disappointment and sadness
'Cause I'm a believer
I truly believe in the power and potential of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Neil Diamond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rita Roquetto
Neil, thank you so much for sharing this true musical gem with us. I'm just here enjoying your voice and your songs. God bless you. 🙏🙏❤❤
Yenney Rossi
Meravigliosa canzone che hai interpretato caro Neil Diamond 💎👍🎶 Grazie mille per la condivisione 🙏 Un meritato applauso 👋 Complimenti !! Ciao 🇮🇹✔️🙋
🌹JO FESTA
I LOVED YOUR SONG❤🔝🎶🎧🎹
amangogna68
Great song and fantastic singer !
Leslie Abrassart
The best version. Neil Diamond will always be Neil Diamond! No one will never do better. His voice will always convince me more than any other. My French tenderness to him ...
Harry C
Nah, smash mouth did a better version.
Leslie Abrassart
I respect your opinion ... but that's not mine!
Harry C
@Leslie Abrassart Same
Michael Todd
The Monkees did it better
Harry C
@Michael Todd ok