I Believe
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics


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Hold me down
So I don't leap onto the wall
With the fever of it all
That would encourage mayhem

They're quite a rowdy crowd, do you think?
And I'm going to the peak of something
Lovely feeling, slippy breathing
Tell me how to break the news

There's no way that I can loose my love and it's taken over me
I feel as if this love could last forever
As if my luck and hope have found each other
I feel as if I should have known, together

We make good sense to me and I believe.
Who just said
Some girls don't get a second chance
When I've toyed and I've romanced

I'm on the edge of something
Inner soothing, man-approving




Tell me how to take the news
There's no way that I can loose my love and it's taken over me

Overall Meaning

In "I Believe," Sophie Ellis-Bextor sings about being consumed by love and the fear that she may lose control. The opening line says it all, "Hold me down so I don't leap onto the wall, with the fever of it all, that would encourage mayhem." The singer is desperate to contain her emotions and keep her feelings in check so that she does not lose control or cause chaos. She acknowledges that the love she feels is powerful and all-encompassing, and she is scared of what it could do if not handled carefully.


The lyrics go on to express the singer's belief in the enduring nature of her love, as she says, "There's no way that I can lose my love and it's taken over me. I feel as if this love could last forever, as if my luck and hope have found each other. I feel as if I should have known, together, we make good sense to me, and I believe." These lyrics give the impression that the singer has found her soulmate, and that they are a perfect fit for each other.


The song continues with the singer expressing her frustration with the notion that some girls don't get a second chance at love, while she has been able to toy and romance with her ideal partner. The final lines repeat the sentiment that the singer's love is too strong to be contained and has taken over, leaving her powerless to its hold.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me down
Stop me from getting too excited about this and doing something crazy


So I don't leap onto the wall
So I don't do something reckless or dangerous


With the fever of it all
With the intense passion and excitement of the moment


That would encourage mayhem
That would create chaos and disorder


They're quite a rowdy crowd, do you think?
They seem like a wild and loud group of people, don't you agree?


And I'm going to the peak of something
I'm reaching the highest point of an experience or feeling


Lovely feeling, slippy breathing
It feels wonderful and makes me feel like I can't catch my breath


Tell me how to break the news
Tell me how to share this exciting news with others


There's no way that I can loose my love and it's taken over me
I'm so in love and it's consumed me completely, I can't lose it


I feel as if this love could last forever
This love is so strong, I believe it could last forever


As if my luck and hope have found each other
It feels like all my good fortune and positive outlook have come together


I feel as if I should have known, together
It feels like this was meant to be, like I should have seen it coming


We make good sense to me and I believe.
Our relationship makes complete sense to me and I have faith in it


Who just said
I'm responding to someone's comment or question


Some girls don't get a second chance
Some women don't have the opportunity for a do-over


When I've toyed and I've romanced
Despite my past flirtations and dalliances


I'm on the edge of something
I'm about to embark on a new and exciting journey


Inner soothing, man-approving
I feel calm and at peace with myself, and I know that this man approves of me


Tell me how to take the news
Tell me how to react to this exciting news


There's no way that I can loose my love and it's taken over me
I'm so in love and it's consumed me completely, I can't lose it




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANVERS, ELLIS-BEXTER, LIPSEY

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