Usually, some of these albums that were released would consists of two especially recorded versions of the game soundtrack and the rest would consist of the game's original soundtrack. After the group split, the members resumed work on Sega projects. Mitsuyoshi composed the soundtrack to Virtua Fighter, Daytona USA and the two installments of Shenmue, while Matsumae would be involved in Sega Rally and Virtua Fighter 3.
I'm A Believer
S.S.T. Band Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Meant for someone else but not for me
Love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all of my dreams
Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Not a trace, of doubt in my mind
I couldn't leave her if I tried
No not if I tried
I thought love was more or less a giving thing
Seems the more I gave the less I got
What's the use in tryin'
All you get is pain
When I needed sunshine I got rain
Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Not a trace, of doubt in my mind
I'm in love and I'm a believer
I couldn't leave her if I tried
Not if I tried
Love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all of my dreams
What's the use of trying
All you get is pain
When I wanted sunshine I got rain
Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Not a trace, of doubt in my mind
I'm in love and I'm a believer
I couldn't leave her if I tried
No not if I tried
Not if I tried, no
'Cause I'm a believer
Yes I'm a believer
The lyrics to S.S.T. Band's "I'm A Believer" describe the singer's journey from skepticism and disappointment about love to wholehearted belief and acceptance of love. The first stanza sets up the singer's initial outlook on love as something that only exists in fairy tales and is meant for others to experience but not them. They believe that love is something that is against them, causing disappointment and pain in their life. However, in the second stanza, the singer sees the face of someone who changes their mind about love entirely. With this new experience, the singer claims to now be a believer in love and could never leave their newfound love, even if they tried.
The third stanza repeats the first stanza's sentiments as if to reinforce that the singer's previous view on love is dismal and bleak. The final stanza is a culmination of the song's message, repeating the last lines and affirming that the singer is indeed a believer in love.
The song's meaning emphasizes the transformative power of love and how it can change someone's outlook on life. The song draws on themes common to many pop songs about love, such as skepticism, struggle, and ultimately, triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought love was only true in fairy tales
I believed that love is too good to be true, like it only happens in fictional stories.
Meant for someone else but not for me
I thought love was not for me and only meant for others.
Love was out to get me
I felt like love was against me or not on my side.
That's the way it seemed
This is how I perceived the situation or my experiences.
Disappointment haunted all of my dreams
I was constantly disappointed in love and it affected my dreams and aspirations.
Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
When I met this person and saw her face, I started to believe in love and its possibilities.
Not a trace, of doubt in my mind
I have complete faith and confidence in my feelings for her.
I'm in love, and I'm a believer
I am in love with this person and believe in the power of love.
I couldn't leave her if I tried
My love for her is so strong that I couldn't fathom leaving her even if I wanted to.
No not if I tried
Even if I attempted to leave her, I wouldn't be able to because my feelings are too intense.
I thought love was more or less a giving thing
I believed that love was about giving and sacrificing for someone else.
Seems the more I gave the less I got
Even though I gave a lot in my past relationships, I didn't feel like I was getting much in return.
What's the use in tryin'
I questioned the purpose of even trying to find love if it only brought me pain and disappointment.
All you get is pain
My experiences in love only resulted in emotional pain and sadness.
When I needed sunshine, I got rain
Whenever I needed love and happiness, I was met with disappointment and negativity.
'Cause I'm a believer
I now have faith and trust in love and its potential.
Yes, I'm a believer
I am confident in my belief in love and its ability to bring people together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind