Donny Osmond's biggest hit came from the 1998 Walt Disney Pictures movie "Mulan." Osmond sang the hugely inspirational song "I'll Make A Man Out Of You."
At the age of five, he stepped out onto the Andy Williams Show soundstage, and instantly won the hearts of viewers. He went on to teen superstardom as a solo act and as part of The Osmonds scoring a string of hits with "One Bad Apple", "Puppy Love", "Sweet and Innocent" and "Go Away Little Girl".
He's enjoyed success as a Smooth Jazz artist with the single "Breeze On By", from his 54th album "What I Meant To Say."
His latest release is a collection of love songs from the 1970s era entitled "Love Songs of the '70s". It includes covers of classic songs like "Will It Go 'Round In Circles" and "Oh Girl".
Faith
Donny Osmond Lyrics
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if I could touch your body
I know not everybody
has a body like you
But I've got to think twice
Before I give my heart away
And I know all the games you play
I need some time off from that emotion
Time to pick my heart up off the floor
Oh when that love comes down without devotion
Well it takes a strong man baby
But I'm showing you the door.
Cause I gotta have faith
I gotta have faith
Yes I gotta have faith
I gotta have faith
Baby
I know you're asking me to stay
Say please don't go away
Cause I'm giving you the blues
Maybe
You mean every word you say
Can't help but think of yesterday
And another one to tie me down to the loverboy blues
Before this river becomes an ocean
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
Oh baby I've reconsidered
My foolish notion
Well I need someone to hold me
But I'll wait for something more
Cause I've gotta have faith...
I gotta have faith
Because I gotta have faith
I've gotta have faith
Before this river becomes an ocean
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
Oh baby I've reconsidered
My foolish notion
Well I need someone to hold me
But I'll wait for something more
Cause I gotta have faith
I gotta have faith
Yes I gotta have faith
I gotta have faith.
The song Faith by Donny Osmond is a message about self-preservation in relationships. Osmond sings about being interested in someone he finds physically attractive ("Well I guess it would be nice if I could touch your body / I know not everybody has a body like you"), but he is wary of giving his heart away too easily as he has been played before ("And I know all the games you play / Because I play them too."). He explains that he needs some time off from his emotions to regain control of his heart after it's been broken ("Time to pick my heart up off the floor").
He expresses that he understands that the other person wants him to stay ("Baby, I know you're asking me to stay / Say please don't go away") but he feels tied down ("And another one to tie me down to the loverboy blues"). He ultimately decides that he needs to have faith in himself and hold out for someone who will treat him right ("Well I need someone to hold me / But I'll wait for something more / 'Cause I gotta have faith"). The song's meaning is portrayed through the use of pop music and upbeat instrumentals, contrasting with the somewhat negative lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess it would be nice
I think it would be great
if I could touch your body
if I could physically touch you
I know not everybody
I know not everyone
has a body like you
has a body like yours
But I've got to think twice
But I need to carefully consider
Before I give my heart away
Before I emotionally invest in this relationship
And I know all the games you play
And I understand all the tricks you use
Because I play them too.
Because I use them too.
I need some time off from that emotion
I need a break from these intense feelings
Time to pick my heart up off the floor
Time to recover from my previous heartache
Oh when that love comes down without devotion
When love is not sincere and committed
Well it takes a strong man baby
It takes a strong person
But I'm showing you the door.
But I will end the relationship.
Cause I gotta have faith
Because I need to trust
Baby
My dear
I know you're asking me to stay
I know you want me to stay
Say please don't go away
Begging me to not leave
Cause I'm giving you the blues
Because I'm causing you sadness
Maybe
Perhaps
You mean every word you say
You are being truthful
Can't help but think of yesterday
I can't stop thinking of the past
And another one to tie me down to the loverboy blues
I don't want to be tied down to the same old relationship patterns
Before this river becomes an ocean
Before this small issue becomes a larger one
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
Before you hurt me again
Oh baby I've reconsidered
Oh dear, I've changed my mind
My foolish notion
My mistake
Well I need someone to hold me
I need someone to console me
But I'll wait for something more
But I'll be patient for the right person
Cause I've gotta have faith...
Because I must have faith
I gotta have faith
I need to trust
Because I gotta have faith
Because I need to trust
I've gotta have faith
I need to trust
Before this river becomes an ocean
Before this small issue becomes a larger one
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
Before you hurt me again
Oh baby I've reconsidered
Oh dear, I've changed my mind
My foolish notion
My mistake
Well I need someone to hold me
I need someone to console me
But I'll wait for something more
But I'll be patient for the right person
Cause I gotta have faith
Because I must have faith
I gotta have faith
I need to trust
Yes I gotta have faith
Yes, I need to trust
I gotta have faith.
I need to trust.
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
heavencent1959
this is terrific....go Donny!
Gina Maries
You're an amazing artist!
Sagi Aronovich
House's version is THE BEST! I want full version!
cousinofelvis
thanks donny i needed this song. i am crying man. i can do this. i can be happy. i just pray . that the girl in my life forgives me.
starladodge4
Cool!! Love it by George Michael and now Donny Osmond!!
Lina Cetrulo
I ❤ Donny better
pat27
anyone else noticed that Donny seems to have been the same age for about the past 20 years?
Lina Cetrulo
Yes time has stood still for Donny. And of course for Marie too
r81557
sounds awesome
HenryKpresents
GOOOOOOOOOOD JOB!!!!!!!