The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Come to me now
And lay your hands over me
Even if it's a lie, say it will be alright
And I shall believe
I'm broken in two
And I know you're on to me
That I only come home when I'm so all alone
But I do believe
That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
And I shall believe
Open the door
And show me your face tonight
And I know it's true, no one heals me like you
And you hold the key
Never again
Would I turn away from you
I'm so heavy tonight, but your love is alright
And I do believe
That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe
That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
And lay your hands over me
Even if it's a lie, say it will be alright
And I shall believe
I'm broken in two
And I know you're on to me
That I only come home when I'm so all alone
But I do believe
That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
And I shall believe
Open the door
And show me your face tonight
And I know it's true, no one heals me like you
And you hold the key
Never again
Would I turn away from you
I'm so heavy tonight, but your love is alright
And I do believe
That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe
That not everything is gonna be the way
You think it ought to be
It seems like every time I try to make it right
It all comes down on me
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe
Please say honestly
You won't give up on me
And I shall believe
I shall believe
And I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
I shall believe
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
I Shall Believe Lyrics as written by William D. Bottrell Sheryl Suzanne Crow
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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