About the song
Background
“Believe” is a song by the American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was written by Ronnie Dunn and Craig Wiseman, and released in 2005 on their album “Hillbilly Deluxe.” The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. You can find the official music video on [YouTube](Brooks & Dunn – Believe).
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics explore themes of faith and finding meaning in life. The narrator reflects on the challenges and uncertainties of life, but ultimately finds solace and strength in his belief system, which is implied to be Christianity (“words written in red”).
Here’s a snippet of the chorus that captures the essence:
Said, “I raise my hands Bow my head I’m findin’ more and more truth In the words written in red They tell me that there’s more to life Than just what I can see, I believe”
Themes
- Faith: The song is a powerful testament to the importance of faith in overcoming life’s difficulties.
- Hope: Despite challenges, the lyrics express a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
- Meaning in life: The song explores the search for meaning and purpose in life.
- Resilience: The narrator finds the strength to keep going through his faith.
“Believe” is a beloved country song that resonates with listeners for its relatable themes and Ronnie Dunn’s soulful vocals.
Video
Lyrics
Old man Wrigley lived in that white house
Down the street where I grew up
Momma used to send me over with things
We struck a friendship up
I spent a few long summers out on his old porch swing
Says he was in the war when in the navy
Lost his wife, lost his baby
Broke down and asked him one time
How ya keep from going crazy
He said I’ll see my wife and son in just a little while
I asked him what he meant
He looked at me and smiled, said
I raise my hands, bow my head
I’m finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that there’s more to life than just what I can see
Oh I believe
Few years later I was off at college
Talkin’ to mom on the phone one night
Getting all caught up on the gossip
The ins and outs of the small town life
She said oh by the way son, old man Wrigley’s died
Later on that night, I laid there thinkin’ back
Thought ’bout a couple long-lost summers
I didn’t know whether to cry or laugh
If there was ever anybody deserved a ticket to the other side
It’d be that sweet old man who looked me in the eye, said
I raise my hands, bow my head
I’m finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that there’s more to life than just what I can see
I can’t quote the book
The chapter or the verse
You can’t tell me it all ends
In a slow ride in a hearse
You know I’m more and more convinced
The longer that I live
Yeah, this can’t be
No, this can’t be
No, this can’t be all there is
When I raise my hands, bow my head
I’m finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that there’s more to life than just what I can see
I believe
Oh, I
I believe
I believe
I believe
I believe
I believe