I Believe In You
Don Williams Lyrics

I don't believe in superstars
I don't put much stock in the fame and fortune of celebrities.

Organic food and foreign cars
I don't believe in putting too much value on trendy things like expensive cars and certain types of food.

I don't believe the price of gold
I don't think that the perceived high value of gold is necessarily a good thing.

The certainty of growing old
I don't think that aging is a certainty that we can take for granted.

That right is right and left is wrong
I don't believe that there is always a clear delineation between right and wrong in every situation.

That north and south can't get along
I don't believe that cultural or political differences between regions should prevent people from getting along.

That east is east and west is west
I don't believe that people from different geographic locations are fundamentally different from each other.

And being first is always best
I don't believe that being the first at something necessarily makes it the best.

But I believe in love, I believe in babies
Despite all of my cynicism about many things, I still believe that love and babies are wonderful and worth believing in.

I believe in mom and dad, and I believe in you
I think that parents and loved ones are some of the most important people in our lives, and I believe in the power of the people around me, including you.

Well I don't believe that heaven waits
I don't think that only certain people will be rewarded with going to heaven.

For only those who congregate
I don't believe that you have to be part of a certain group or religion to get into heaven.

I like to think of God as love
I think that God is a loving presence in our lives.

He's down below, He's up above
I believe that God is everywhere, both within us and beyond us.

He's watching people everywhere
I believe that God is aware of everything that we do, both good and bad.

He knows who does and doesn't care
I believe that God is aware of the intentions and emotions behind our actions.

And I'm an ordinary man
Although I don't have any special talents or abilities, I still have faith in the people around me and my own ability to make a difference.

Sometimes I wonder who I am
Despite my beliefs and values, I still have moments of uncertainty and doubt about my own identity and purpose in life.

But I believe in love, I believe in music
Despite my uncertainty and doubt, I still find joy and solace in things like love and music.

I believe in magic, and I believe in you
I believe that there is still magic and wonder in the world, and I have faith in your ability to be a part of it.

I know with all my certainty what's goin'
I have confidence in what I know to be true and what I believe, despite any opposition or disagreement.

With you and me is a good thing
I believe that our relationship and connection is a positive force in our lives.

It's true, I believe in you
I have faith in your character and ability to succeed in life, whatever that may mean for you.

I don't believe virginity
I don't think that there is a moral or ethical superiority to being a virgin.

Is as common as it used to be
I believe that the norms and expectations around sexuality have changed over time, and that's okay.

In working days and sleeping nights
I believe that people have the right to balance their work and rest in whatever way makes the most sense for them.

That black is black and white is white
I don't believe that everything is cut-and-dry, and that there is room for nuance and complexity in most situations.

That Superman and Robin Hood
I don't believe that the heroes we see in movies and stories are necessarily realistic, but they can inspire us to be better people nonetheless.

Are still alive in Hollywood
I recognize that Hollywood is a place of fantasy and imagination, and that's okay as long as we don't take it too seriously.

That gasoline's in short supply
I don't believe that we have to rely on non-renewable resources like gas forever.

The rising cost of getting by
I recognize that the economy is changing and there are real struggles that people face in making ends meet.

I believe in love, I believe in old folks
I still have faith in the power of love and the value of older generations.

I believe in children, I believe in you
I believe that children and young people have the power to change the world, and I also believe in your ability to be a part of that change.