The main vocalists of the group were Debbie Allen, Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel, Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray, Lee Curreri, Lori Singer and P.R. Paul. Another vocalist, Irene Cara, did not appear in the TV series but sang the "Fame" theme song and played Coco in the original motion picture. The song catapulted Irene Cara to stardom. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, a Golden Globe Award, and was a UK number one.
The US television series was originally produced between 1982 and 1987 and was based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. Using a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California. In Seasons 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 the show filmed several exterior scenes on location in New York City.
In 2012 a campaign was launched to get the complete Kids From Fame back catalogue released on CD https://www.facebook.com/GetTheKidsFromFameOnCd and in 2013 Cherry Pop Records http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherrypop.asp sought to license 'Fame' albums, despite previously unsuccessful attempts.
I Still Believe in Me
The Kids From Fame Lyrics
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I thought the dream would be mine
Hoping to fly, I fall
Oh, how I wish I just didn't care at all
'Cause when you don't care, you don't cry
It won't hurt if you don't try
And know that I can be
I'll learn from mistakes
Do all that it takes
To make it eventually
'Cause I still believe in me
I'll find an unbreakable heart
To help me get through this part
And I swear I'll never rest
'Til I am standing up there with the very best
Oh, and there's no heart that won't break
And sometimes it's a heartache
But I still believe in all my dreams
And know that I can be
I'll learn from mistakes
Do all that it takes
To make it eventually
'Cause I still believe
I still believe in me
I still believe in all my dreams
(All those big dreams)
And know that I can be
I'll learn from mistakes
(Learn from mistakes)
Do all that it takes
(All that it takes)
To make it eventually
'Cause I still believe
(I still believe)
Yes, I still believe in me.
The Kids From Fame's song I Still Believe in Me is a powerful anthem about the importance of perseverance and self-belief. The lyrics convey the emotions of someone who has faced disappointment but remains determined to follow their dreams. The first verse begins with the singer expressing their confidence about finally achieving their dreams only to face a setback that leaves them feeling like they have fallen. The desire to be successful, but not wanting to suffer the pain of defeat, is expressed in the lines "Hoping to fly, I fall, Oh, how I wish I just didn't care at all, 'Cause when you don't care, you don't cry, it won't hurt if you don't try."
However, in the chorus, the singer declares their faith in themselves and their dreams. They recognize that mistakes and heartbreaks are part of the journey, but they believe that they can learn from them and eventually succeed. The lyrics "But I still believe in all my dreams, And know that I can be, I'll learn from mistakes, Do all that it takes, To make it eventually, 'Cause I still believe in me" express the importance of perseverance and not giving up on oneself.
In the second verse, the singer declares their determination to find an unbreakable heart to help them through tough times, and they promise never to give up until they achieve their goals. The lyrics "And I swear I'll never rest, 'Til I am standing up there with the very best, Oh, and there's no heart that won't break, And sometimes it's a heartache" express the resilience and strength needed to achieve one's dreams.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and their dreams, to learn from their mistakes, and to keep pushing forward despite setbacks and heartbreaks.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I had it this time
I believed that I would finally achieve my goal this time around.
I thought the dream would be mine
I thought that my dream was finally going to become a reality.
Hoping to fly, I fall
I had high hopes only to experience a significant setback.
Oh, how I wish I just didn't care at all
I wish that I didn't feel disappointment and distress after my failure.
'Cause when you don't care, you don't cry
If I didn't care about my dreams, I wouldn't feel emotional pain if I didn't achieve them.
It won't hurt if you don't try
If I don't try, I won't experience the pain of failure but also won't have the chance to succeed.
But I still believe in all my dreams
Despite experiencing disappointment, I still have faith in my aspirations.
And know that I can be
I have confidence in my ability to achieve my aspirations.
I'll learn from mistakes
I understand that my setbacks can teach me valuable lessons.
Do all that it takes
I will put forth all of my effort and dedication.
To make it eventually
Ultimately, I will achieve my goal.
'Cause I still believe in me
I have unwavering faith in my own potential and ability to succeed.
I'll find an unbreakable heart
I will develop a strong resilience to help me cope with future setbacks.
To help me get through this part
This difficult and challenging stage.
And I swear I'll never rest
I am fully committed to working tirelessly to achieve my aspirations.
'Til I am standing up there with the very best
Until I am at the top of my field or achieving my highest aspirations.
Oh, and there's no heart that won't break
Everyone experiences setbacks and heartache, and it is a natural part of the journey.
And sometimes it's a heartache
The journey towards achieving dreams can be emotionally difficult.
I still believe in all my dreams
Regardless of setbacks and emotional heartache, my faith and confidence in my aspirations remain strong.
I still believe in me
I believe in my own potential to achieve success and become the best version of myself.
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kool JT
I thought I had it this time
I thought the dream would be mine
Hoping to fly, I fall
Oh, how I wish I just didn't care at all
'Cause when you don't care, you don't cry
It won't hurt if you don't try
But I still believe in all my dreams
And all that I can be
I'll learn from mistakes
Do all that it takes
To make it eventually
'Cause I still believe in me
I'll find an unbreakable heart
To help me get through this part
And I swear I'll never rest
'Til I am standing up there with the very best
Oh, but there's no heart that won't break
And sometimes it's a heartache
But I still believe in all my dreams
And all that I can be
I'll learn from mistakes
Do all that it takes
To make it eventually
'Cause I still believe
I still believe
Yes, I still believe in me
Booker Bright
I remember this song very well from the 80's on Fame. I wish I could go back into time and relive those days. I remember Coco sung this same song with Ms. Grant (Debbie Allen). I am listening to this song, March 12, 2021.
Frances Larsen
@Mad-Dog-Mac-Gee It's okay to revisit good and uplifting memories, no condemnation...
Mad-Dog-Mac-Gee
never go back ,just enjoy it today as i do
TomandBoo
Erica Gimpel is such an underrated singer. Gorgeous voice.
manfocused
I was 10 years old when this episode aired. This song has stayed with me for 37 years.
Dobbeljoe
Me too!!!
Jill Lalande
I’m in my late 50’s and can’t find my glasses when they’re on my own head - but give me a few bars of a “Fame” song and my brain remembers all of the words! Music is fascinating.
Keith Tarrier
@Bobbybabybobbybubbie me too!!
andrew mingle
Me too!
Bobbybabybobbybubbie
I was a little older, but same--right now is the first time I've heard it in 37 years and I could almost sing the whole thing!