Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
Gillan is now working on a project to document his 40-year career, tentatively called Gillan's Inn. Tony Iommi, Jeff Healey, various members of Deep Purple and many others will be featured on this 2006 DVD project.
If You Believe Me
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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The way you left me hot and helpless
I could believe in you
The way your kisses left me hot and helpless
I could believe in you
I want you
If you believe me
I′ll stay with you
I'll kill you
I feel so lonely
Since you′ve gone
I feel so lonely
I want you back
If you believe me
I'll never let you go
If you believe me
I'll never let you go
But if you deceive me
I′ll let you go
The lyrics of Ian Gillan's song "If You Believe Me" capture the intense emotions of love and betrayal. The singer expresses their willingness to trust and believe in their partner despite being hurt in the past. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation as they implore their partner to believe in them and not deceive them again.
The repetition of the lines "I could believe in you" and "If you believe me" highlights the vulnerability of the singer, who is torn between wanting to trust their partner and fearing being hurt again. The reference to feeling "hot and helpless" after their partner's kisses further emphasizes the intensity of the emotional connection between them.
The contrasting lines of "I want you" and "I'll kill you" reveal the conflicting emotions within the singer. While they desire the love and companionship of their partner, they also have a sense of anger and vengeance if they are betrayed once again.
The second verse introduces a sense of loneliness and longing in the absence of the partner. The singer admits to feeling incomplete without them and expresses the desire to have them back. The repetition of "If you believe me, I'll never let you go" showcases their willingness to make amends and ensure their partner's loyalty.
Overall, the lyrics of "If You Believe Me" delve into the complex terrain of love, trust, and betrayal. They depict the inner turmoil of a person grappling with the desire to trust again while processing the pain caused by a previous breach of trust.
Line by Line Meaning
I could believe in you
I am willing to have faith and trust in you
The way you left me hot and helpless
The intense and vulnerable state I was left in when you departed
I could believe in you
I am capable of putting my trust in you
The way your kisses left me hot and helpless
The passionate and vulnerable state I was left in by your kisses
I could believe in you
I have the ability to place my faith in you
I want you
I have a strong desire for you
If you believe me
If you have faith in what I say
I'll stay with you
I will continue to remain by your side
But if you deceive me
However, if you mislead or betray me
I'll kill you
I will metaphorically harm or sever ties with you
I feel so lonely
I experience deep loneliness
Since you've gone
Ever since you departed
I feel so lonely
I am overwhelmed by profound feelings of isolation
I want you back
I yearn for your return
If you believe me
If you have faith in what I say
I'll never let you go
I will never allow you to leave
If you believe me
If you have faith in what I say
I'll never let you go
I will never release my hold on you
But if you deceive me
However, if you mislead or betray me
I'll let you go
I will allow you to depart from my life
Writer(s): Ian Gillan, John Matthew Mccoy, Bernie Torme, Mick Underwood
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Taito
Best Gillan track by a country mile! Bernie Torme is playing on another level! ❤
רוברט ויינגר
Fantastic track, fantastic guitar solo, thanks ian gillan, thanks bernie torme and thanks silvio mazzei for sharing.
blade0954
bought this album in 1980,and still amazing
ольга к.
Очень красивый блюз!!!!
Tatyana Aleksandrovich
Один из моих любимых!
Lee Berry
R.I.P. Bernie Tormé and thanks for all the great music.
The Truth Hurts
I didn’t know. This really sucks.
Ann Pommer
I Believe in You IAN.
Hallelujah!!! October 12, 2020
Tatyana Aleksandrovich
Обалденно, он может все!
Татьяна Спиридонова
I'm impressed! Adore this unbelievable person.