Cappello was born in Silver Lake, Westchester County, New York to Italian parents. The instruments in his repertoire include tenor saxophone, keyboards, percussion, guitar, and harmonica. Cappello is also a vocalist and composer. His professional career began alongside Billy Crystal. For five years, Cappello provided musical improvisations on piano and saxophone to accompany Crystal's comedy.
Cappello went on to record and tour with Peter Gabriel, Eric Carmen, Carly Simon and Ringo Starr. From 1984 to 1999 Cappello was a member of Tina Turner's band.
He starred in Tina Turner's music video for "We Don't Need Another Hero," the title track for the Mel Gibson-Tina Turner film, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. From then on, Cappello acted in several films and television series, including Hearts of Fire (with Bob Dylan), Tap (with Gregory Hines), and The Lost Boys, in which he performed a single from the movie soundtrack. Capello's television credits include The Equalizer and Miami Vice.
Cappello's other pastimes include body building and songwriting. He has written songs for and performs with New York band "The Ken Dolls". He has scored for the PBS Frontline series and has recently completed a composition for "The Rat Pack", a four hour Arts & Entertainment special.
Cappello also performed with the 1999 version of Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, of which he was a member in 1992. Currently, he is working on various musical projects.
Tim, formerly know as Timmy, changed his name after a life-changing trip to Nepal.
He's a hero.
See the Lost Boys if you doubt this.
I still belive
Tim Cappello Lyrics
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Forty days
Only a spark
To light my way
I wanna give out
I wanna give in
This is our crime
But I still believe
I still believe
Through the pain
And through the grief
Through the lies
Through the storms
Through the cries
And through the wars
Oh, I still believe
I still believe
Flat on my back
Out at sea
Hopin' these waves
Don't cover me
I'm turned and tossed
Upon the waves
When the darkness comes
I feel the grave
But I still believe
I still believe
Through the cold
And through the heat
Through the rain
And through the tears
Through the crowds
And through the cheers
Oh, I still believe
Oh, I still believe
I'll march this road
I'll climb this hill
Upon my knees
If I have to
I'll take my place
Upon this stage
I'll wait 'til the end of time
For you like everybody else
I'm out on my own
Walking the streets
Look at the faces
That I meet
I feel like I
Like I wanna go home
What do I feel?
What do I know?
But I still believe
Yes, I still believe
Through the shame
And through the grief
Through the heartache
Through the tears
Through the waiting
Through the years
For people like us
In places like this
We need all the hope
We can get
Oh, I still believe
And I still believe
Oh, I still believe
Oh, I still believe
In Tim Cappello's song "I Still Believe," the lyrics paint a picture of a person going through a difficult time, facing challenges and setbacks that seem insurmountable. The imagery of being in a cave for forty days with only a spark to light the way suggests a sense of isolation and despair. The person wants to give up, to give in to the circumstances that surround them, but something within them compels them to keep going. We can infer that there is some sense of purpose, some reason for them to persist, even when it is difficult.
The chorus repeats the words "I still believe," affirming this person's determination to keep moving forward. Through pain, grief, lies, storms, cries, and wars, they continue to hold onto their conviction. They are tossed about by the waves of life, but they refuse to give up hope. The line "I feel the grave" suggests that their situation is dire, that they feel as though they are close to death. Despite this, they continue to believe.
The final verse of the song shows the person walking through the streets, feeling like they want to go home. They are lost, uncertain, and confused. The repetition of the phrase "I still believe" represents the person's unshakeable faith, even as they face uncertainty and doubt. The song suggests that hope is essential, something we all need to keep us going, even in the darkest times.
Line by Line Meaning
I been in a cave
I have been in a dark place for a long time
Forty days
For a significant amount of time
Only a spark
Only a small glimmer of hope
To light my way
To guide me through the darkness
I wanna give out
I want to surrender
I wanna give in
I want to give up
This is our crime
This is our wrongdoing
This is our sin
This is our fault
But I still believe
But I maintain my faith and hope
Through the pain
Despite the suffering
And through the grief
Despite the sorrow
Through the lies
Despite the deception
Through the storms
Despite the chaos
Through the cries
Despite the distress
And through the wars
Despite the conflicts
Flat on my back
Helpless and vulnerable
Out at sea
Lost and isolated
Hopin' these waves
Hoping these challenges
Don't cover me
Don't overwhelm me
I'm turned and tossed
I am being thrown around
Upon the waves
Under the weight of the challenges
When the darkness comes
When hopelessness and despair arrive
I feel the grave
I sense the reality of death
Through the cold
Despite feeling cold and alone
And through the heat
Despite feeling overwhelmed
Through the rain
Despite the hardships
And through the tears
Despite the emotional pain
Through the crowds
Despite the distractions
And through the cheers
Despite the applause
I'll march this road
I will continue on this difficult path
I'll climb this hill
I will overcome this challenge
Upon my knees
Even if it requires prayer or humility
If I have to
If necessary
I'll take my place
I will fulfill my purpose
Upon this stage
In this life
I'll wait 'til the end of time
I'll persevere forever
For you like everybody else
For all people
I'm out on my own
I am alone
Walking the streets
Navigating life
Look at the faces
Observing those around me
That I meet
That I come across
I feel like I
I am uncertain
Like I wanna go home
Like I long for a place of comfort
What do I feel?
I am unsure of my emotions
What do I know?
I am unsure of what I know
For people like us
For people who share similar struggles
In places like this
In situations that feel hopeless
We need all the hope
We require all the optimism
We can get
That is available to us
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Written by: James Paul Goodwin, Michael Been
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I been in a cave
Forty days
Only a spark
To light my way
I wanna give out
I wanna give in
This is our crime
This is our sin
But I still believe
I still believe
Through the pain
And through the grief
Through the lies
Through the storms
Through the cries
And through the wars
Oh, I still believe
I still believe
Flat on my back
Out at sea
Hopin' these waves
Don't cover me
I'm turned and tossed
Upon the waves
When the darkness comes
I feel the grave
But I still believe
I still believe
Through the cold
And through the heat
Through the rain
And through the tears
Through the crowds
And through the cheers
Oh, I still believe
Oh, I still believe
I'll march this road
I'll climb this hill
Upon my knees
If I have to
I'll take my place
Upon this stage
I'll wait 'til the end of time
For you like everybody else
I'm out on my own
Walking the streets
Look at the faces
That I meet
I feel like I
Like I wanna go home
What do I feel?
What do I know?
But I still believe
Yes, I still believe
Through the shame
And through the grief
Through the heartache
Through the tears
Through the waiting
Through the years
For people like us
In places like this
We need all the hope
We can get
Oh, I still believe
And I still believe
Oh, I still believe
Oh, I still believe
@doghou5e
When I was younger I wrote to Tim asking for an autograph. Not only did he take the time to print off a picture directly from his copy of Lost Boys and sign it he went to the post office and posted it to me in the UK himself for free. So when people ask me why I have a framed signed picture of an oiled up, pony tailed muscle man playing the saxophone I simply tell them of the absolute legend that he is and how he will always have my respect and highest regards.
@kimpree420
This made my day.
@mgfallacy3614
word up!
@leonbo13
Also called the sexy sax man I met him a few weeks ago he is a awesome person and took the time with his fans
@rammsterdamm020
That is so sweet !
@mina7572
Right on, man.
@renzy5270
Never has 1 oiled up individual made such an impact in less than 1 minutes screentime
@teammichael4952
😂❤️
@aguedacortes2127
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Coasterdude02149
Who are you talking about? All I see is Jami Gertz 🥰🥰🥰