Josh Groban - Believe Lyrics
Lyrics
Children sleeping
snow is softly falling.
Dreams are calling
like bells in the distance.
We were dreamers not so long ago.
But one by one we all had to grow up.
When it seems the magic slipped away,
we find it all again on Christmas day...
Believe in what your heart is saying,
hear the melody that's playing.
There's no time to waste,
there's so much to celebrate.
Believe in what you feel inside,
And give your dreams the wings to fly.
You have everything you need,
If you just believe.
Trains move quickly to their journey's end.
Destinations are where we begin again.
Ships go sailing far across the sea.
Trusting starlight, to get where they need to be.
When it seems that we have lost our way,
we find ourselves again on Christmas day...
Believe in what your heart is saying,
hear the melody that's playing.
There's no time to waste,
there's so much if you just believe.
When it seems that we have lost our way,
We find ourselves again on Christmas day.
Believe in what your heart is saying,
hear the melody that's playing.
There's no time to waste,
there's so much to celebrate.
Believe in what you feel inside,
And give your dreams the wings to fly.
You have everything you need,
If you just believe.
If you just believe.
If you just believe.
If you just believe.
Just believe.
Just believe.
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Believe
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of Josh Groban’s 2013 album, *All That Echoes*, "Believe" stands as a profound anthem of hope and inner strength, resonating deeply with themes that echo timeless spiritual truths. While not explicitly a Christian song in its lyrical content, its message profoundly aligns with principles found throughout Scripture, offering a powerful reminder of the potential that lies dormant within each soul, waiting to be awakened by faith. The song begins by painting a serene, almost ethereal picture of slumbering children and falling snow, evoking a sense of peace and childlike wonder. This imagery serves as a poignant contrast to the inevitable realities of growing up, acknowledging that the "magic" of youthful optimism can seem to fade as life's demands take hold. This echoes the biblical narrative where humanity, in its pursuit of worldly wisdom, can sometimes stray from a simpler, more trusting spirit, much like the disciples who struggled with doubt even in the presence of Jesus.
The core of "Believe" is an ardent exhortation to trust in one's inner guidance and aspirations. The repeated call to "Believe in what your heart is saying" and "hear the melody that's playing" is a powerful metaphor for listening to the quiet promptings of the Holy Spirit. This is beautifully reflected in verses like Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The song further imploys that "there's no time to waste," emphasizing the urgency of embracing life and its purpose, a sentiment mirrored in Ecclesiastes 9:10, which states, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."
"Believe" eloquently articulates that the journey of life, much like the journeys of trains and ships depicted, is one of moving towards a destination, and often, that destination is a new beginning. This resonates with the concept of God’s plan for our lives, where even perceived endings are merely transitions to new chapters ordained by divine providence. The song's assertion that "You have everything you need, If you just believe" is perhaps its most potent and spiritually resonant message. It directly calls to mind the abundant grace and power God makes available to His followers. Ephesians 3:20 reminds us, "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work within us." The repetition of "Just believe" at the song's conclusion serves not as a simple platitude, but as a profound act of faith, a surrender to the unseen forces that guide and empower us, and an acknowledgment that true fulfillment and purpose are found when we align our inner convictions with a higher calling, embracing the transformative power of unwavering belief.