Believe In Me
Williams Michelle Lyrics
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They see greatness
I see failure
I wanna know what they see in me
They see beauty
I see everything wrong
I wanna know what they see in me
I used to believe in me back then
Maybe I'm guilty
Of loosing my focus
Was too busy chasin' what they wanted me to be
Livin' through their eyes
Drained by the spotlight
Wastin' away how the world's passing me
Believe in me again
Like I believed in me back then
Get back to the place that I left long ago
Where no one could tell me what's impossible
'Cause I believe in me again
Yes I believe in me again
Ooooh
Gotta believe, gotta believe
Ooooh
Gotta believe, gotta believe
Gotta believe, gotta believe
Gotta believe, gotta believe
Get back to the place that I left long ago
Where no one could tell me what's impossible
Cause I believe in me again
Now I'm back to the place I left long ago
Where no one could tell me what's impossible
Cause I believe in me again
Yes I believe in me again
Now I believe in me again
The lyrics to Williams Michelle's song "Believe In Me" convey a sense of self-doubt and the struggle to regain a lost sense of self-belief. The singer is questioning why others see greatness in her, while she can only see failure and everything that is wrong with herself. She longs to know why people believe in her so that she can regain her lost self-belief. There is a certain amount of guilt that she feels for losing her focus and for chasing what others wanted her to be. She was living through their eyes and was drained by the spotlight. The singer feels like she is wasting away while the world is passing her by.
The chorus "Believe in me again, like I believed in me back then" is about the singer's desire to return to a place where no one could tell her what was impossible. She wants to get back to the point of time when she had full faith in herself, as she acknowledges that belief in oneself is essential for achieving one's goals. In the end, the singer realizes that she needs to start believing in herself again, and this will enable her to reach her potential.
In summary, the overall message of the song is about self-belief, self-worth, and owning your own identity. The song conveys the importance of believing in oneself and not losing sight of one's dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooh ooooh
Expressing uncertainty and doubt
They see greatness
Others see potential and talent
I see failure
Feeling unsure about one's own abilities and potential
I wanna know what they see in me
Seeking validation and affirmation from others
They see beauty
Others see positive qualities and attributes
I see everything wrong
Having a negative self-image and focusing on flaws and weaknesses
Believe in me again
Seeking to regain self-confidence and trust in own abilities
I used to believe in me back then
Remembering a time when self-confidence was stronger
Maybe I'm guilty
Acknowledging a share of responsibility for losing focus
Of loosing my focus
Not staying true to oneself and losing sight of what's important
Was too busy chasin' what they wanted me to be
Feeling pressure to conform to others' expectations and standards
Livin' through their eyes
Feeling like one's identity is defined by others' perception
Drained by the spotlight
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by public attention
Wastin' away how the world's passing me
Feeling like time is slipping away without accomplishing anything meaningful
Get back to the place that I left long ago
Returning to a time when self-confidence was stronger and more authentic
Where no one could tell me what's impossible
Finding an environment where limitations are not imposed by others
Cause I believe in me again
Regaining self-confidence and trust in own abilities
Yes I believe in me again
Affirming a renewed sense of self-confidence and trust
Gotta believe, gotta believe
Emphasizing the importance of self-belief
Now I'm back to the place I left long ago
Having returned to a stronger sense of self-confidence
Where no one could tell me what's impossible
Being in an environment where limitations are not imposed by others
Now I believe in me again
Affirming a renewed sense of self-confidence and trust
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HARMONY SAMUELS, CARMEN REECE, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, AL SHERROD LAMBERT, EDGER ETIENNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jermaine Boyd
My personal favorite song on the album. This song really hits home with all that I been through in my life between the age of 18 - 24. This song gives me hope to pick up where I started from a long time ago. Thank you Michelle and thank you Jesus.
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HLENGIWE Hlengs
Till this day...this song gives me courage and strength to fight and keep on believing in me again🙏🙏
Alex Campbell
Believe in yourself, God believes in you!!!#Amazing Song
Dani O
Powerful song 🔥🔥🔥
Nosihle Nxumalo
My personal favorite, its speaking to me in so many ways❤️😭❤️
Marion L. Bishop
I love Michelle Williams she has an amazing voice amazing job girl 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
Sharmaine Simmons
I love this song! Omg! God bless her and her family. You are my favorite singer Michelle Williams I love you! I am a big fan😀
Kuzivashe Chamonyonga
This song elites the deep spirit inside of me
Shanese Chambers
Love this song help me get through alot when i get off my focus and it help me back on track . Thanks Michelle Williams . Keep up the good work