1) A Portland, OR based Indie P… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named viva Voce:
1) A Portland, OR based Indie Pop band founded by married couple Kevin and Anita Robinson. The couple formed the band in 1998. Over the next 13 years (until the Robinsons' divorce and the band's breakup in 2013), the duo released six albums.
2) A Dutch synth-pop band who released their only album "Meet The Eyes" in 1989.
Believer
Viva Voce Lyrics
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I'm a believer now
And there's nothing that I can to do
To keep me safe from you
I'm a believer now
I'm a believer now
And there's nothing that I can to do
I'm a believer now
I'm a believer now
'Cause I've seen what they can do
And they still don't have a clue
I'm a believer now
I'm a believer now
'Cause I've seen what they can do
And they'll beat you black and blue
All you people talking crazy
Famous friends are rich and lazy
Yeah
I'm a believer now
I'm a believer now
I'm a believer now
I'm a believer now
The song "Believer" by Viva Voce is a declaration of complete surrender to someone or something that the singer can't resist. The repeated lines "I'm a believer now" suggest a shift that has taken place in the singer's belief system - they were not a believer before, but now they are. The line "And there's nothing that I can to do / To keep me safe from you" expresses a kind of vulnerable resignedness that comes hand in hand with belief. The singer has been drawn into this belief, and no matter what they do, they can't escape it.
The second half of the song introduces an element of conflict in the form of the people around the singer who are "talking crazy" and might be trying to convince them otherwise. The lines "They'll beat you black and blue" suggest that the alternative beliefs will hurt the singer physically or emotionally. The singer contrasts these people with "famous friends" who they see as being "rich and lazy". Perhaps the singer is tired of the superficiality of these friends and is searching for something deeper to believe in.
The song leaves a lot of room for interpretation, but it's clear that the singer is undergoing some sort of personal transformation. They're embracing a belief system that they can't resist, even though it might bring them pain. The repetition of "I'm a believer now" emphasizes this point - whatever the singer was before, they're not anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
And there's nothing that I can to do
There is nothing I can do to resist or avoid the situation.
To keep me safe from you
You have the power or influence to harm me, and I am powerless to resist.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
'Cause I've seen what they can do
I have witnessed the actions or abilities of a certain group of people.
And they still don't have a clue
Despite their abilities, they are still ignorant or unaware of certain things.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
'Cause I've seen what they can do
I have witnessed the actions or abilities of a certain group of people.
And they'll beat you black and blue
They have the capability to physically harm someone.
All you people talking crazy
Referring to those who are speaking incoherently or irrationally.
Famous friends are rich and lazy
Celebrity acquaintances are wealthy, but lack motivation or drive.
Yeah
An affirmation or agreement to the previous statements.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
I'm a believer now
After experiencing something firsthand, I have become a true believer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALONZO STEVENSON, BLUEY ROBINSON, NAZARINE HENDERSON, TONY REYES
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@Axel1051
"I knew I couldn't spike your drink, so I spiked hers." Stefan had his bad ass moments and that was definitely one of them.
@jennavamp1387
This song is amazing and I love the scene with damon and caroline!!
@damonsalvatorelover3281
“Unfortunately…I am so over you” AHHH 😍😍
@sadspedupaudio
OMG YESS THE DAMON AND CAROLINE SCENE!!
@albertosilva2775
I'm tired of you 😈🦇
@priyaw2078
Almost the whole song is most replayed!
@robsten321
This is sooo freakin' good!!
@ellajeffries5058
Omg this song is amazing!
@fandomgirl8202
I’ve been looking for this song I’m so glad I found it
@tikzlyricsmaker
I swear. I have listened. To THIS song more than. 40 times. Whether it be on youtube, or my portable hard drive. Soooooooooo delicious.