Believe What You Say
Ricky/Rick Nelson Lyrics


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I believe what you say when you say you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don`t kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me

Well, there`s-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know
When you`re rockin` with me don`t rock too slow
a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe
We`re gonna rock till we can`t rock no more

I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me

[Spoken]
Well, let`s dig it now.

Well, I believe what you say when you say you don`t miss nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don`t kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me

Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes
I get a funny feelin` that I`m hypnotized
Chills run all up and down my spine
I`m tellin` everybody that you`re mine, all mine

I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe)
Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me

[Spoken]
Oh, yeah!





Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe
Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me

Overall Meaning

In "Believe What You Say," Ricky Nelson sings of his trust in his lover's commitment to him. He repeats the phrase "I believe what you say" throughout the song, emphasizing his trust and faith in their relationship. Nelson is confident that his lover is not seeing anyone else and is faithful to him, and he believes her when she tells him that she only kisses him.


In the second verse, Nelson encourages his lover to move closer to him while they dance, urging her to speed up the tempo so that they can dance until they can't anymore. In the bridge, Nelson describes the intense feelings he experiences when he kisses his lover, saying that he feels hypnotized and that chills run up and down his spine.


Overall, "Believe What You Say" is a sweet and innocent love song about trust and faith in one's partner. Nelson's smooth vocals and catchy guitar riffs reflect the upbeat and happy mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe what you say when you say you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me
I trust you when you say that you're committed to only me


I believe what you say when you say you don`t kiss nobody else but me
I have faith in your statement that you only share intimacy with me


I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
I am confident, I have no doubt, and I am sure


Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me
Yes, I am convinced, my love; I believe you're faithful to me


Well, there`s-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know
I have something important to share with you, my dear


When you`re rockin` with me don`t rock too slow
Let's maintain a fast pace and keep the momentum going


a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe
Let's get as close as possible with our bodies touching


We`re gonna rock till we can`t rock no more
We're going to enjoy ourselves dancing until we're exhausted


Well, I believe what you say when you say you don`t miss nobody else but me
I have confidence in your words when you say that you only have feelings for me


When you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes
Your passionate kissing and eye-rolling arouses me


I get a funny feelin` that I`m hypnotized
Your behavior has an enchanting effect on me


Chills run all up and down my spine
I experience an electrifying sensation throughout my body


I`m tellin` everybody that you`re mine, all mine
I proudly announce to the world that you're exclusively mine


Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me
Yes, I am convinced, my love; I believe you're faithful to me


Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe
I am confident, I have no doubt, and I am sure


Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you`re goin` steady with nobody else but me
I have faith in your commitment to me, honey




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DORSEY BURNETTE, JOHNNY BURNETTE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Raiana Câmara

I believe what you say when you say you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know
When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow
a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe
We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more

I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

[spoken:] Well, let's dig it now.

[instrumental break]

Well, I believe what you say when you say you don't miss nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes
I get a funny feelin' that I'm hypnotized
Chills run all up and down my spine
I'm tellin' everybody that you're mine, all mine

I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe)
Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

[spoken:] Oh, yeah!!

Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe
Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

I believe what you say when you say you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know
When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow
a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe
We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more

I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

[spoken:] Well, let's dig it now.

[instrumental break]

Well, I believe what you say when you say you don't miss nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes
I get a funny feelin' that I'm hypnotized
Chills run all up and down my spine
I'm tellin' everybody that you're mine, all mine

I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe)
Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me

[spoken:] Oh, yeah!!

Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe
Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me



All comments from YouTube:

Laura Hamilton

Absolutely right! Rick Nelson was fantastic and hugely under-appreciated and acknowledged.

Door Kicker

This song is the definition of Rock n Roll. With the master James Burton on lead guitar 🎸. The father of the Stratocaster.

Charlie Vance

Tele was his main axe! Don't know what he is playing in this video. It is not a Fender

gtrjames1

Gretsch

Garret Dean

Master of the Telecaster. Although he is not playing a Telecaster here, however a very talented and successful musician.

Jesse Burton

You mean the Telecaster. ☺️

Lynette Palecek

@Door. I liked Richie Frost on the drums 🥁 too.

MikeBlitzMag

Absolute, utter jaw dropping perfection. One of rock and roll's finest moments, bar none.

redneck44056

One of the greatest of all time. Was very sorry when he died in a plane crash on New Years eve in 1985. He never received the credit that was due him. R.I.P. Rick Nelson and thanks for all the great memories.

deniel edwards

AGREED.

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