Lyrics
Verse 1
They ask me how I feel
And if my love is real
And how I know I'll make it through.
And they, they look at me and frown,
They'd like to drive me from this town,
They don't want me around
'Cause I believe in you.
Verse 2
They show me to the door,
They say don't come back no more
'Cause I don't be like they'd like me to,
And I walk out on my own
A thousand miles from home
But I don't feel alone
'Cause I believe in you.
Chorus
I believe in you even through the tears and the laughter,
I believe in you even though we be apart.
I believe in you even on the morning after.
Oh, when the dawn is nearing
Oh, when the night is disappearing
Oh, this feeling is still here in my heart.
Verse 3
Don't let me drift too far,
Keep me where you are
Where I will always be renewed.
And that which you've given me today
Is worth more than I could pay
And no matter what they say
I believe in you.
Chorus
I believe in you when winter turn to summer,
I believe in you when white turn to black,
I believe in you even though I be outnumbered.
Oh, though the earth may shake me
Oh, though my friends forsake me
Oh, even that couldn't make me go back.
Verse 4
Don't let me change my heart,
Keep me set apart
From all the plans they do pursue.
And I, I don't mind the pain
Don't mind the driving rain
I know I will sustain
'Cause I believe in you.
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Meaning & Inspiration
I Believe In You is a song of loyalty and trust in the face of opposition. The verses describe being asked about feelings and whether love is real, being frowned at, shown the door and walking out alone a thousand miles from home, yet not feeling alone because of belief in "you." The lyrics never name the one believed in, but the requests to be kept close and renewed, and the idea of being set apart, can be heard as devotion to God.
The chorus affirms belief through tears, laughter, distance and being outnumbered, and the bridge says even the earth shaking or friends forsaking could not turn the singer back. Themes of steadfast faith under pressure match Psalm 27:10, Psalm 46:2 and Hebrews 11:6. The song is plain and steady in its wording, and its repeated declaration of belief gives it a clear center.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 27:10 The psalmist says that even if family forsakes him the Lord will receive him.
- Psalm 46:2 The psalmist will not fear though the earth gives way.
- Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God.