Mike & The Mechanics debuted with their stellar eponymous album in 1985 which highlighted Rutherford's innovative guitar work and the vocal talents of the two Pauls, amongst other guest vocalists. Initially, the group's albums were released between Genesis albums, all three Genesis members having solo projects of their own, most notable in the huge chart success of singer/drummer Phil Collins. This ended with the disbanding of Genesis in 1998.
The classic song "The Living Years" from the album of the same name was to be the height of their critical success to date; the #1 single was written by and about the dissension between singer BA Robertson and his father, a situation that was never rectified prior to his father's death, sung with great passion by Carrack. The album also featured the song "Nobody's Perfect" which received considerable airtime as the music to a successful television advertising campaign for Tennants bitter. Their third album "Word of Mouth" followed in 1991 with less commercial and critical success although the lead single, with vocals by Paul Young, reached the Top 20. The fourth album "Beggar On a Beach of Gold" was a high watermark in the quality of their material, with both the album and first single "Over My Shoulder" charting well with many considering the album the band's best work.
After a hiatus following Young's death from a heart attack on July 17, 2000, the band reformed in 2004 as Mike & the Mechanics featuring Paul Carrack releasing the album "Rewired".
A new Mike & the Mechanics album (titled "The Road") was released in the spring of 2011, supported by a 22-date UK tour. Replacing Carrack and Young as vocalists for the group are Andrew Roachford and Canadian actor/singer Tim Hower.
Seeing Is Believing
Mike & The Mechanics Lyrics
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his father's only son
I do believe he sees us
with the loaded gun.
I believe in the magic
Of the Mujahedin
I still believe in Daniel Ortega
I believe in most everything.
I believe, I believe
I have a friend in England
who says I must escape
the meetings of Mao and Nixon
it's an old debate.
But I believe in the magic
of the King and the Queen
And I still have a young rebel's sympathy
radical symphonies still have a ring
I believe in most everything.
I believe
I fear this muddled thinking
has to go some time
I fear this sinking feeling's
not the best of signs
I feel I'm in trouble
as the Eighties close
I look to the future
I'm frightened, I'm scared you suppose.
You may think it's foolish
that I still believe in love
You laugh and you sneer
-it's cruel
It's what I'm thinking of.
I believe in the magic
in the power of the soul
one to one's my equation
that carries the nation on to the goal
we're all brothers and sisters, I'm told.
I believe, I believe, I believe in love
do you believe what you're seeing
Oh I believe in love.
I believe in love
I believe, I believe,
I believe, I believe, I believe in love.
The lyrics of "Seeing Is Believing" by Mike & The Mechanics are a collection of beliefs and convictions that the singer has towards different things, from religion to politics and love. The verse that states, "I believe in Jesus, his father's only son, I do believe he sees us with the loaded gun," may indicate a belief in the power of prayer, but it can also refer to the fear of judgment and punishment in the afterlife. The second verse, "I believe in the magic of the Mujahedin, I still believe in Daniel Ortega, the sun in Omega, the Lord of the Rings, I believe in most everything," shows the singer's fascination with different heroes, rebels, and symbols.
The third verse begins with the singer's friend suggesting that they should avoid political debates, but the singer seems to disagree. He still believes in the power of the monarchy and sympathizes with the radical movements of the past. The chorus, "I believe, I believe, I believe in love," is the only constant and unwavering belief in the song. Even when the singer is uncertain about the future and worried about the present, he still holds on to the belief that love can overcome all.
Overall, the singer's beliefs are a reflection of his personality and values. He is open-minded, curious, and romantic. However, his convictions seem to lack focus and coherence. He believes in everything, but he doesn't seem to have a clear sense of direction or purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in Jesus
I have faith in the religious figure of Jesus
his father's only son
I believe Jesus is the only son of his father
I do believe he sees us
I believe Jesus can oversee and observe our actions
with the loaded gun.
I believe Jesus has power and potential to control situations
I believe in the magic
I have faith in the supernatural and unexplained elements of life
Of the Mujahedin
I still believe in the principles and ideals of the Mujahideen movement
I still believe in Daniel Ortega
I have faith in the political leader Daniel Ortega
the sun in Omega, the Lord of the Rings
I am drawn to the concepts of the sun (a source of energy) and Omega (the end or culmination of something), as well as popular culture references (Lord of the Rings)
I believe in most everything.
I am a generally optimistic person and tend to have faith in many things
I have a friend in England
I am acquainted with someone in England
who says I must escape
This person advises or suggests that I should leave or avoid certain situations
the meetings of Mao and Nixon
This person refers specifically to meetings between the Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong and the American president Richard Nixon
it's an old debate.
This is a conversation or topic that has been discussed many times before
But I believe in the magic
Despite this advice, I still have faith in the supernatural and unexplained
of the King and the Queen
I still believe in the powerful and influential roles of monarchy
And I still have a young rebel's sympathy
I still empathize with the ideals and motivations of youthful rebellion
radical symphonies still have a ring
I still find value in unconventional and subversive ideas
I believe in most everything.
I am generally inclined to believe in a wide variety of things
I fear this muddled thinking
I am afraid that my thoughts and beliefs are not clear or well-defined
has to go some time
I acknowledge that this lack of clarity may need to be addressed eventually
I fear this sinking feeling's
I am worried that a sense of despair or hopelessness is setting in
not the best of signs
This is not an encouraging or positive development
I feel I'm in trouble
I sense that something is wrong or problematic
as the Eighties close
As the decade of the 1980s comes to an end
I look to the future
I am focused on upcoming events or possibilities
I'm frightened, I'm scared you suppose.
I am afraid and anxious about what may happen
You may think it's foolish
Others might consider me naive or not sensible
that I still believe in love
Regardless, I still hold onto the belief in the power and importance of love
You laugh and you sneer
Others react to my beliefs with mockery or disdain
-it's cruel
This response is hurtful or unkind
It's what I'm thinking of.
Despite the negativity, love is still a primary focus of my thoughts and beliefs
I believe in the magic
I have faith in the supernatural and unexplained elements of life
in the power of the soul
I believe in the influence and significance of the human soul
one to one's my equation
I view personal connections or relationships as being the most impactful
that carries the nation on to the goal
These one-to-one interactions contribute to the progress or success of society as a whole
we're all brothers and sisters, I'm told.
I have been taught or believe that all humans are connected and share a sense of kinship
I believe, I believe, I believe in love
I firmly hold onto the belief in the power and importance of love
do you believe what you're seeing
I question whether others are truly seeing or interpreting events accurately
Oh I believe in love.
Despite doubts or skepticism from others, I maintain my faith in the importance of love
I believe in love
I hold onto the belief in the power and importance of love
I believe, I believe,
I have a strong and unwavering conviction in my beliefs
I believe, I believe, I believe in love.
Above all else, I have faith in the ability of love to make a positive impact in the world
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: B.A. ROBERTSON, MIKE RUTHERFORD (GB)
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@tracycraft2971
Oh my God I had forgotten how fantastic this band was!! Omg!! Play it it baby!!!
@dhl7893
Undoubtedly one of the best groups ever - great musicians
@RodGardner
God I love you Paul Young you are. The spirit of rock βnβ roll
@debdanielle
I was listening to this song today driving in my car and was completely overcome with emotion. I thought about what it meant to me when it came out (I was 13), and now 30 years later I hear the lyrics from the perspective of a middle-aged person, probably around the age the band was when they released it. Still just amazing as I remembered it!
@Phil4-13
Yep so was I π―π―π―. π¬π§π¬π§π¬π§. βββ πππ. π₯π₯π₯
@elaineryan4824
Paul Young what a voice the man had!!!
@secretsquirrel8685
You are not wrong!!! ππ
@amystadnik324
Wow never heard this one and I love it π mike is awsome on the πΈ
@shaxan
This is pure gold
@kenhatchett7645
Awesome what a voice that man had he could sing the phone book and make it sound amazing