He received the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Jessie's Girl", which proved to be a career breakout moment. He followed with four more top 10 U.S. rock hits: "I've Done Everything for You", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Affair of the Heart", and "Love Somebody". His two U.S. top 10 albums are 1981's 'Working Class Dog' and 1982's 'Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet', releases featuring an energetic sound earning both commercial and critical successes. As an actor, he portrayed the popular Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama 'General Hospital' from 1981 to 1983, and he sprang back into the role during 2005 to 2008 and 2012, returning again in 2013 for the show's 50th anniversary with his son (and fellow actor) Liam Springthorpe.
Though having gigantic success in the early to mid-80s, Springfield felt totally exhausted with the pressures of stardom. He would end up devoting more time to his personal and family life, though still releasing albums through the late 80s and onward. In 2010, Springfield published his well-received autobiography, titled 'Late, Late at Night: A Memoir', which detailed these struggles.
Born Richard Lewis Springthorpe, later adopting "Rick Springfield" in his performing days, in South Wentworthville on 23 August 1949, he spent the early part of his life around the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The son of Eileen and Norman Springthorpe, the latter a Australian Army career officer, he also has an older brother, Mike Springthorpe. Due to his father's Army career, the Springthorpe family moved to London, England, where they lived between 1960 to 1962. The family moved back to Australia in June 1962, where they settled in the Melbourne suburb of Ormond.
Inspired by the 60s pop rock boom around him, the young Rick Springfield took naturally to singing and songwriting. However, commercial success would come in sudden bursts for him, with the performer facing bouts of 'teen idol' worship (even spending a time doing music for kids as a sort of cartoon Mister Rogers from 1973 to 1975, with those songs put into his 'Mission Magic!' album) that concealed his desire to be taken seriously as a musician. Fully embracing a power pop and new wave sound, as played by contemporaries such as Cheap Trick, The Cars, and others, finally helped him hit the big time in a dramatic way. As well, in October 1984, Springfield married his longtime girlfriend, Barbara Porter, in his family's church in Australia.
When being interviewed about his autobiography, Springfield admitted that he dated while married, and that it was a problem that he has overcome. He mentioned in particular dating Linda Blair, Demi Moore, Connie Hamzy, Morgana Welch, and Geraldine Edwards (the inspiration for Penny Lane in 'Almost Famous'). Though on top of the world for a time, things proved unstable and uncertain. In 1985, when his first son was born and after the release of his 'Tao' album, Springfield took a break from his musical career to spend more time with his family, as stated before. He also resolved to deal with the off-and-on depression that had affected him since his adolescence. Springfield had suffered much in the 70s due to both the serious illness of his father, who died on 24 April 1981, and difficulties dealing with people in the music industry.
Recently, a new feature documentary, titled 'An Affair of the Heart: The Journey of Rick Springfield and his Devoted Fans, was filmed in 2010. The movie started on the film festival circuit in the spring of 2012. The performer's latest work is 2015's 'Stripped Down', a combination of covers, new material, and re-recorded tracks from his past that has attracted some critical praise.
Believe In Me
Rick Springfield Lyrics
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There is no doubt when everyone has worn me out and gone
When everybody's had their fill, she'll be waiting, she's waiting still
And though she doesn't know, I know, I know she wouldn't mind
'Cause having someone believe in me, is all I need to know
And standing all alone, is not the way I want to go
I know that either way, it doesn't matter much to her
And if I'm on my dying bed and suddenly, my life is bled away from me
I know, she'll shed a tear because she cares
'Cause having someone believe in me, is all I need to know
And standing all alone, is not the way I want to go
And if I get to be a star, or maybe nowhere near that far
I know that either way, it doesn't matter much to her
And if I'm on my dying bed and suddenly, my life is bled away from me
I know she'll shed a tear because she cares
'Cause having someone believe in me, is all I need to know
And standing all alone, is not the way I want to go
The song "Believe in Me" by Rick Springfield is an emotionally-driven piece that conveys the importance of having someone who believes in you through thick and thin. The first verse talks about how there will be a time when everyone has left the singer alone, and he will have to face his hardships by himself. However, he takes solace in the fact that there's someone waiting for him who believes in him, even though she doesn't know that he knows this fact. The chorus reinforces this belief, emphasizing that having someone believe in him is all he needs to know, and he doesn't want to face life alone.
The second verse further explores this idea, saying that even if he becomes a star or doesn't succeed at all, it doesn't matter because this person still cares for him. The final lines about being on his deathbed and knowing that she'll shed a tear emphasizes the depth of their relationship and how it perseveres through even the toughest of times.
Overall, "Believe in Me" is a sentimental song that showcases the importance of having someone who believes in you no matter what. It's a reminder that we don't have to face all of our problems alone and that having the support of one special person can make a world of difference.
Line by Line Meaning
There'll be a time when everyone is left alone and I'll have mine
There will come a time when everyone will be gone and I will have to stand on my own.
There is no doubt when everyone has worn me out and gone
I have no doubt that people will leave me after they have drained me of all I have.
When everybody's had their fill, she'll be waiting, she's waiting still
When everyone has taken what they wanted from me, she will be there for me, still waiting.
And though she doesn't know, I know, I know she wouldn't mind
She may not know how much I appreciate her, but I believe she wouldn't mind standing by me.
'Cause having someone believe in me, is all I need to know
All I need to feel reassured is having someone who believes in me.
And standing all alone, is not the way I want to go
I don't want to be alone.
And if I get to be a star, or maybe nowhere near that far
Even if I become a star or not, it doesn't matter much to me.
I know that either way, it doesn't matter much to her
Regardless of my success, she will continue to care for me.
And if I'm on my dying bed and suddenly, my life is bled away from me
Even if I am dying, I know she will be there for me.
I know, she'll shed a tear because she cares
I am sure she will cry because she cares for me.
'Cause having someone believe in me, is all I need to know
All I need in life is someone who believes in me.
And standing all alone, is not the way I want to go
I don't want to be alone.
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Written by: RICK SPRINGFIELD
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