I Believe In You
Frank Sinatra and Basie Lyrics
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Yet there's that upturned chin and the grin of impetuous youth
I believe in you I believe in you
I hear the sound of good solid judgment whenever you talk
Yet there's that bold brave spring of the tiger that quickens your walk
I believe in you I believe in you
And when my faith in my fellow man all but falls apart
I take heart to see the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth
Yet there's that slam bang tang reminiscent of gin and Vermouth
Now I believe in you I believe in you
I believe in you I believe in you I believe I believe in you
In this song, Frank Sinatra sings about his unwavering belief in the person he addresses in the lyrics. He describes their unique blend of wisdom and impetuous youth, and how they possess both good judgment and a bold, tiger-like demeanor. Sinatra believes in this person so deeply that just feeling their hand in his can restore his faith in humanity.
The juxtaposition of traits in the person being addressed is significant in understanding the song's message. They embody both the rationality and impulsiveness that come with youth, as well as the wisdom and solid judgment that come with age. Sinatra sees this combination as powerful and admirable, something that inspires him to believe in the person's abilities and potential.
Furthermore, the mention of gin and Vermouth in the lyrics adds another layer of depth to the song's interpretation. It can be interpreted as a nod to the person's indulgent and sometimes reckless behavior, but ultimately, it is another part of what makes them who they are. Sinatra is saying that he believes in this person despite their imperfections and that their unique blend of traits is something to be celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
You have the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth,
Your eyes show that you are searching for knowledge and truth.
Yet there's that upturned chin and the grin of impetuous youth,
However, you also have a young and carefree spirit, as evident from your confident facial expressions.
I believe in you, I believe in you.
I have faith and trust in you.
I hear the sound of good solid judgment whenever you talk,
I can always rely on your logical and wise decision making.
Yet there's that bold, brave, spring of the tiger that quickens your walk,
But at the same time, you have a fearless and courageous nature that shows in your actions.
I believe in you, I believe in you.
Once again, I have faith and trust in you.
And when my faith in my fellow man all but falls apart,
In moments when I lose trust in humanity,
I've but to feel your hand grasping mine, and I take heart,
just holding your hand gives me hope and optimism.
I take heart to see the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth,
Seeing that you are still pursuing knowledge and truth, makes me feel better.
Yet there's that slam, bang, tang, reminiscent of gin and Vermouth,
But at the same time, you also have a lively and spirited presence, reminiscent of the excitement of a drink.
Now I believe in you, I believe in you.
As a result, my trust in you has grown even stronger.
I believe in you, I believe in you, I believe, I believe in you.
In conclusion, I have complete faith and trust in you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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@deb23blackwell
This is music that is timeless
@tigreadroit
Malgré l'exceptionnel accompagnement du Basie Big Band et la direction de Quincy Jones , cette version est beaucoup moins " Classe " que celle de Bobby Darin .
@tigreadroit
Less classy than the Bobby Darin version .