The band signed with Capitol Records and scored a Top 20 hit with their first single, "Leona," in 1984. That success was quickly followed by their first #1 hit, "Step That Step". The band had their ups and downs on the charts throughout the 1980s. But radio success was not really Sawyer Brown's strong suit. It never was. Rather, they have been successful due to their live performances. Fans flock to the band's concerts year after year, whether the band performs in a stadium, state fair, or casino. The live shows, more than anything, sustained the band until 1989's remake of the George Jones hit "The Race Is On" put them back near the top of the charts.
In 1991, after the release of their album Buick, guitarist Bobby Randall left the group to remain close to his family and host a short-lived TV talent show, You Can Be A Star. Duncan Cameron, formerly of The Amazing Rhythm Aces, was chosen as his replacement just as Sawyer Brown was about to become country music's "it" band. The band then switched labels, moving to Curb Records and releasing the albums The Dirt Road, Cafe On The Corner, and Outskirts Of Town, which saw hit after hit for the band in the early to mid-'90s.
Sawyer Brown was all over country music radio and television for much of the decade. After 1999's Top 10 hit "Drive Me Wild," however, the country music industry seemed to forget about Sawyer Brown in favor of newer acts like Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban.
The band was having ups and downs in the charts again – mostly downs. In 2003, they parted with Curb, their record label of eleven years, and signed with Lyric Street Records. They released one single, "I'll Be Around", and then left Lyric Street as well. In 2004, they re-signed with Curb, but Duncan Cameron decided to leave the group to pursue a life-long dream of flying for Southwest Airlines.
Guitarist Shayne Hill was added to the lineup as they prepared for the release of their 20th album, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand. While Sawyer Brown is still looking to reclaim the top of the charts, their live shows continue to keep the band going strong.
I Believe
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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I built up a wall so high to keep out the human touch
Then you came along like the savior to my soul
Now the walls are all in pieces
And Baby baby you're the reason
I believe
I believe in the power of love
I believe you're my miracle
You touched my heart in a special way
And here in your arms is where I want to stay
I believe
I believe in the love we make
I believe
I believe you're my lucky break
It's true
I believe in you
I was a stranger to the touch of your hand
I chose to hide my heart I was a solitary man
But you came along like a hero just in time
Now the lonely spell is broken
And baby baby you're the reason
I believe
I believe in the power of love
I believe
I believe you're my miracle
You touched my heart in a special way
And here in your arms is where I want to stay
I believe
I believe in the love we make
I believe
I believe you're my lucky break
It's true
I believe in you
No more lonely nights
Now that you're by my side
Gonna hold onto you baby
And never let go
I want you
I want you to know
I believe in the power of love
I believe
I believe you're my miracle
You touched my heart in a special way
And here in your arms is where I want to stay
I believe
I believe in the love we make
I believe
I believe you're my lucky break
It's true
I believe in you
I believe in the power of love
I believe
I believe you're my miracle
You touched my heart in a special way
And here in your arms is where I want to stay
I believe
I believe in the love we make
I believe
The song "I Believe" by Sawyer Brown tells a story about a person who has been hurt before and has therefore built up walls to protect themselves from the pain of love. However, one day they meet someone who changes everything and brings joy and love back into their life. The lyrics talk about the power of love to break down barriers and bring people together. The singer of the song admits to being a doubter, but now they believe in the power of love. The lyrics emphasize the impact that this person has had on them, referring to them as a "savior to [their] soul" and a "miracle." The singer declares their love and their desire to stay with this person.
The song has a positive and uplifting message about the power of love to change lives. It encourages listeners to trust in the power of love and to believe that it can conquer all. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, making the listener feel the joy that the singer is experiencing. The song has a pop-country style with a catchy melody and memorable chorus that make it easy to sing along to.
Overall, "I Believe" is a song about the transformative power of love and how it can change even the most skeptical heart. The lyrics describe the singer's journey from doubt to belief and the incredible impact that one person can have on someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a doubter in the power of love
I used to be skeptical about the impact of love on people.
I built up a wall so high to keep out the human touch
I created a barrier to protect myself from getting hurt by love or human emotions.
Then you came along like the savior to my soul
You rescued me from my lonely life and made me believe in love.
Now the walls are all in pieces
The barriers I created no longer exist, and you played a significant role in breaking them down.
And Baby baby you're the reason
You are the reason for everything that's happened between us.
I believe in the power of love
I have complete faith in the ability of love to make everything right in my life.
I believe you're my miracle
You have become my most significant blessing, something I never thought I'd have.
You touched my heart in a special way
You have connected with me emotionally, and our relationship is unique and it fills me with happiness.
And here in your arms is where I want to stay
Being close to you brings me comfort and peace, and that's where I want to be forever.
I believe in the love we make
I trust that the love we share is powerful enough to overcome any obstacle or circumstance.
I believe you're my lucky break
Meeting you has been an incredible stroke of luck, and I feel lucky to have you.
It's true
All of what I believe is genuine and authentic.
I believe in you
I have faith in you and what we share together.
I was a stranger to the touch of your hand
I was unaccustomed to receiving affection or intimacy from someone else.
I chose to hide my heart I was a solitary man
I isolated myself emotionally to prevent getting hurt or forming close connections with others.
But you came along like a hero just in time
You saved me from my self-imposed emotional isolation, and I'm grateful for it.
Now the lonely spell is broken
I'm no longer consumed by loneliness; you have filled that void in my life.
No more lonely nights
I don't have to spend my nights alone anymore, now that you're in my life.
Now that you're by my side
I'm happier now that you're part of my life and we share this beautiful bond together.
Gonna hold onto you baby
I'm never letting you go; I want to hold onto the love that we share forever.
And never let go I want you I want you to know
I hold onto you, and I want you to know that I will never let go or take you for granted.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG GUIDRY, DAVID MARTIN
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