Believe
Q-Tip Lyrics


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I believe that's love
That's love
I believe that's love

I believe that's love
That's love
I believe that's love
I believe love, love

Uh of the things we believe
There's a whole lot of work we should roll up our sleeves
And we got a hold firm when fate's full like a sieve
Why doubt your plans cause when its all worth believing
We can make it work do believe that
We've mistrust in the dust and believe fact
We can achieve tact
By tuning out negative feedback
Naysayers can hate we concentrate to bring belief back
Into ourselves into the world into the rap game
Emcees are miserable that means their music's leaving mikes maimed
Man look we holding down for the truth
If we alone in the loop we gone hold for the proof
Man put it in believing
Believe in believing
Seeing ain't believing its the feeling that we needing
Believe in each other put the question to the system
They promising returns then question what you getting
We should believe in the reasons we existing
Time for renaissance to reawaken what is with it
Belief can confirm make it is what it isn't
Sometimes I wish I had belief when I didn't

I believe that's love (let's go c'mon)
I believe that's love
That's love

In the land of make belief time to make unbelief believable
Take a belief to the realm of the real
Believe in this shit that's force fed through the medium
Believe it is real when it's really a raw deal
Never disbelieve when you see human miracle
Like ghetto children shining bright in Babylon
Believe in that don't believe in stats to the contrary
Gotta be weary of them theories carry on
People find belief when they don't find identity
Believe in your friends don't believe in your enemies
Mountains of doubts and disbeliefs right in front of you
Troops on the other side what you gone do

Oh oh I believe
Oh that's love that's love
Oh oh I believe
Oh that's love that's love
I believe love, love




I believe love, love
I believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Q-Tip's song "Believe" are about the power of belief, specifically in love and in oneself. The repetition of the phrase "I believe that's love" throughout the song reinforces the message that love is an important and powerful force in the world. The lyrics also discuss the importance of believing in oneself and one's abilities, even when faced with doubt and negativity from others. Q-Tip encourages listeners to tune out negative feedback and focus on bringing belief back to the world.


The line "In the land of make belief time to make unbelief believable" suggests that in a world where people often rely on make-believe and illusions, it is important to make unbelief, or skepticism, a believable and desirable trait. The lyrics also touch on issues of identity and the importance of believing in oneself and one's friends, rather than one's enemies. The message is ultimately one of positivity and empowerment, urging listeners to believe in the power of love and to hold onto their beliefs even in the face of adversity.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and the world around them, and to believe in the possibility of positive change and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe that's love That's love I believe that's love
The singer believes that something they have just encountered or experienced is love and they express their belief in it strongly through repetition.


I believe love, love
The singer affirms their belief in love.


Uh of the things we believe
The singer introduces the idea of beliefs and how important they are.


There's a whole lot of work we should roll up our sleeves
Believing in something requires effort and dedication.


And we got a hold firm when fate's full like a sieve
When things get tough and uncertain, one must hold firm to their beliefs.


Why doubt your plans cause when its all worth believing
There is no need to doubt one's plans when they are worth believing in.


We can make it work do believe that
The singer encourages the listener to believe that they can make their plans work.


We've mistrust in the dust and believe fact
The artist encourages the listener to let go of mistrust and believe in facts.


We can achieve tact
Believing in oneself can lead to achieving things tactfully.


By tuning out negative feedback
It is important to tune out negative feedback and focus on one's beliefs.


Naysayers can hate we concentrate to bring belief back
The singer encourages the listener to ignore naysayers and focus on bringing their beliefs back to life.


Into ourselves into the world into the rap game
The artist believes in bringing their beliefs into the world of rap and music.


Emcees are miserable that means their music's leaving mikes maimed
The singer believes that unauthentic emcees who do not believe in their music produce poor quality music that is harmful to the music scene.


Man look we holding down for the truth
The singer and their team are devoted to holding down the truth through their work.


If we alone in the loop we gone hold for the proof
Even if the singer and their team are the only ones believing in something, they will hold on until they have proof of its worth.


Man put it in believing Believe in believing
The artist emphasizes the importance of believing in believing itself; that is, in the power of holding onto one's beliefs.


Seeing ain't believing its the feeling that we needing
The artist argues that believing is not just about seeing something, but also about feeling it.


Believe in each other put the question to the system
The singer encourages the listener to believe in each other and question the system that may not always have their best interests at heart.


They promising returns then question what you getting
The singer advises the listener to question what they are being promised before putting their faith in something.


We should believe in the reasons we existing
The artist believes it is important to believe in the reasons for one's existence.


Time for renaissance to reawaken what is with it
The artist believes it is time for a revival or renaissance to reawaken what is important and worth believing in.


Belief can confirm make it is what it isn't
Belief can make something appear to be true even if it isn't necessarily true.


Sometimes I wish I had belief when I didn't
The singer reflects on times when they lacked belief and wishes they had it.


In the land of make belief time to make unbelief believable
The artist believes that in a world where beliefs are often based on illusions, it is time to make it acceptable to not believe or doubt.


Take a belief to the realm of the real
The singer encourages the listener to take their beliefs to the realm of reality and make them a tangible part of their lives.


Believe in this shit that's force fed through the medium
The singer is critical of the media for feeding people poorly conceived beliefs that they are then forced to believe in.


Believe it is real when it's really a raw deal
The singer warns against believing in something that appears to be good but is actually harmful in reality.


Never disbelieve when you see human miracle
The artist encourages the listener to believe in the miraculous possibilities of humanity.


Like ghetto children shining bright in Babylon
The artist sees hope in the potential of children who grow up in difficult situations to achieve great things.


Believe in that don't believe in stats to the contrary
The singer warns against believing in negative statistics and instead focusing on the proof of the positive things happening around us.


Gotta be weary of them theories carry on
The singer cautions the listener to be aware of theories that persist without sufficient proof.


People find belief when they don't find identity
The artist suggests that people often cling to belief when they lack a sense of self or identity.


Believe in your friends don't believe in your enemies
The artist advises the listener to trust and believe in their friends rather than their enemies.


Mountains of doubts and disbeliefs right in front of you Troops on the other side what you gone do
The artist acknowledges the presence of doubts and disbeliefs, but poses a question to the listener on how they will handle them in the face of opposing forces.


Oh oh I believe Oh that's love that's love Oh oh I believe Oh that's love that's love I believe love, love I believe love, love I believe
The chorus repeats the affirmation of the singer's belief in love and encourages the listener to do the same.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERICK A. MORILLO, HARRY ROMERO, JOSE NUNEZ, JOCELYN BROWN, DUANE CHARLES HARDEN

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