The fourth album Seventh Tree placed a greater emphasis on ambient and downtempo music, drawing inspiration from nature and paganism, while their fifth album, Head First, found the group exploring 1980s-influenced synthpop. Head First also earned the second Grammy Award nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2010. Goldfrapp released their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, the folktronica-influenced Tales of Us, in September 2013. Goldfrapp released their seventh studio album, Silver Eye, in March 2017, which debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart.
Discography
Felt Mountain (2000)
Black Cherry (2003)
Supernature (2005)
Seventh Tree (2008)
Head First (2010)
Tales of Us (2013)
Silver Eye (2017)
Believer
Goldfrapp Lyrics
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No arrow and no bow,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I thought you'd gone for good
I hadn't understood
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You've come back to me
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
Maker of a dream
Leading every scene
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I needed to survive
Without you I would die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Rushing like the sea
You've come back to me
And I would say
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
Dreaming
You're dreaming
Dreaming of the love
Holding on
Don't let go
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
The opening lyrics of Goldfrapp's "Believer" set the tone for a hopeful yet melancholic song about rekindling a lost relationship. The first stanza introduces the metaphor of Cupid who's "on the go" but has no arrows and no bow. This implies that love is present but without the tools to hit the mark, the relationship is not fulfilling. The second stanza expresses regret for not understanding the importance of the partner earlier, and how they felt about them coming back.
The chorus is where Goldfrapp expresses their newfound belief in the relationship, using repetition to emphasize the change that has occurred in the dynamic. They are now a "believer' in the other person and are willing to dream and hold onto the love that they share.
The final lyrics bring the song to a close with the repetition of "I'm a believer" as the ultimate resolution to the uncertainty in the beginning. The verses lead up to this moment of affirmation, making the chorus much more powerful.
Overall, "Believer" is a song about second chances in a romantic relationship. It speaks to the feeling of being lost without someone, and the realization that one can be a "believer" in love.
Line by Line Meaning
A cupid on the go
No arrow and no bow,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Even without traditional methods, love still thrives and moves forward.
I thought you'd gone for good
I hadn't understood
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I was afraid you were leaving me for good, and it took me a while to understand why.
Rushing like the sea
You've come back to me
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
Just like the waves that come and go, you have returned to me, and now I believe in our love again.
Maker of a dream
Leading every scene
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You are the one that creates the dream we share and take the lead role in my life.
I needed to survive
Without you, I would die
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's not an exaggeration to say that I need you to survive, your presence is what keeps me alive.
Dreaming
You're dreaming
Dreaming of the love
Holding on
Don't let go
We both dream of an everlasting love, and we must hold on tight to make it a reality.
I'm a believer, I'm a believer, I'm a believer
In you now
There was a time when I stopped believing, but now I'm back to believing in you and our love.
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Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILL GREGORY
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