Believe
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You must believe me
No matter what the people might say
You must believe me
Darling it just didn't happen that way
No, no it just didn't happen that way

You come home
With something on your mind
Tell me darling
Why are you crying
I said be serious
No time for fun
You`re tryin` to tell me
Something that I've done
The things you heard
Couldn't be denied
But before your opinion
Listen to my side

You must believe me
No matter what the people might say
You must believe me
Darling it just didn't happen that way
No, no it just didn't happen that way

Oh oh
Oh oh

You come home
With something on your mind
Tell me darling
Why are you crying
I said be serious
No time for fun
You`re tryin` to tell me
Something that I've done
The things you heard
Couldn't be denied
But before your opinion
Listen to my side

You must believe me
No matter what the people might say
You must believe me




You must believe me
You must believe me

Overall Meaning

In this song, Eric Clapton is pleading with his lover to believe him despite the rumors and gossip that may be circulating about him. He assures her that whatever she may have heard, it just didn't happen that way. The song describes a scenario where the woman comes home and accuses Clapton of doing something wrong, but he asks her to hear him out and listen to his side of the story before making any judgments.


The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and sincerity on Clapton's part as he begs for his lover's trust and understanding. He tries to reassure her that he is innocent and that the accusations against him are false. This song is a testament to the power of communication and the importance of having faith in one's partner.


Overall, "You Must Believe Me" is a heartfelt plea from Eric Clapton to his lover to trust him and not blindly believe the rumors and hearsay spread by others.


Line by Line Meaning

You must believe me
I need you to trust me and take what other people say with a grain of salt


No matter what the people might say
The things you hear from others might not be true


You must believe me
It's important for our relationship that you believe my side of the story


Darling it just didn't happen that way
I'm explaining that the situation has been misrepresented or misunderstood


No, no it just didn't happen that way
I'm emphasizing that the truth is not what people are saying


You come home
I've noticed that you've arrived back at home


With something on your mind
You look like you have something important to say


Tell me darling
Please share with me what's bothering you


Why are you crying
I want to understand why you're upset


I said be serious
I'm asking you to be honest and straightforward with me


No time for fun
I need you to be sincere and not make light of the situation


You`re tryin` to tell me
I can see that you're attempting to communicate with me


Something that I've done
You're implying that I have done something wrong


The things you heard
I'm aware that you've heard certain things about the situation


Couldn't be denied
I acknowledge that what you've heard may seem compelling


But before your opinion
However, I want you to hear my perspective before forming an opinion


Listen to my side
I'm asking you to consider my point of view




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD

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Comments from YouTube:

@shimmymonkey

Eric Nally doesn't shower. He bathes in the tears of the women whose hearts he has broken.

@AdonisMaximus

Eric Nally is my hero.

@watts5469

I see you put your 2 boys in the video, Eric! They must enjoy watching your music career.

@SuperPanic101

How am I just finding out Eric Nally went solo?!

@polk-e-dot8177

Nally's vocal skills are god tier. and its not that the song is poppy, but it definitely doesnt take advanatage of his skills.

@txicmelody13

His voice is ridiculous omg I'm so happy he's still making music.

@zypherdose

I love his sleek moves, not to mention his amazing voice.

@BlairBeaudoin

Love the simple jack haircut rofl

@LM-yh4by

Heavy metal sucks & Rock and Roll is dead!

@umdsupreme

Man.. You can sing! You've got so much soul in your voice.

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