When You Believe
Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey
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Many nights we prayed With no proof, anyone could hear In our hearts a hopeful song We barely understood Now, we are not afraid Although we know there's much to fear We were moving mountains Long before we knew we could, whoa, yes There can be miracles When you believe Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill Who knows what miracles you can achieve When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe (Ooh) mmm, yeah In this time of fear When prayer so often proves in vain Hope seems like the summer birds Too swiftly flown away Yet now I'm standing here My hearts so full, I can't explain Seeking faith and speakin' words I never thought I'd say There can be miracles When you believe (when you believe) Though hope is frail It's hard to kill (mmm) Who knows what miracles You can achieve (you can achieve) When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe They don't always happen when you ask And it's easy to give in to your fears But when you're blinded by your pain Can't see your way clear through the rain A small but still, resilient voice Says hope is very near, oh (oh) There can be miracles (miracles) When you believe (boy, when you believe, yeah) (Though hope is frail) though hope is frail (It's hard) it's hard to kill (hard to kill, oh, yeah) Who knows what miracles You can achieve (you can achieve, oh) When you believe somehow you will (somehow, somehow, somehow) Now you will (now I, now I, know) You will when you believe (when you) (Oh oh) (You will when you believe) (Ooh-ooh) (just believe) (Just believe) You will when you believe
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Written by: Stephen Schwartz
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artists Collaboration"When You Believe" is a remarkable duet performed by two titanic artists, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Both of them are Grammy-winning singers known for their incredible vocals.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song was originally recorded as part of the original soundtrack for the animated movie "The Prince of Egypt" in 1998.
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Genre Classification"When You Believe" is often classified in the genres of pop and R&B, with gospel music influences.
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Music AwardsThe song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999, validating the excellence the two vocal powerhouses displayed in the track.
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Chart PerformanceThe song has performed very well on various music charts worldwide. In the United States, it peaked at the No. 15 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. At the UK Singles Chart, it found its way to the No. 4 spot.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its inspirational message and grandiose vocals from both singers. Some even consider it as one of the highlights in both artists' careers.
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Music VideoThe music video of "When You Believe" is as iconic as the song itself. Both Houston and Carey appeared in the video, singing in a large hall. The video, along with scenes from "The Prince of Egypt", beautifully portrays the song's overall theme of faith and hope.
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Live PerformancesThe duo performed the song live at the 71st Academy Awards ceremony in 1999. This performance was hailed as one of the most memorable moments of the event.
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Writer and Producers"When You Believe" was written by Stephen Schwartz and produced by Babyface. Schwartz is known for his work in other musicals such as "Wicked" and "Godspell".
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LegacyNow over 20 years old, the song continues to be cherished by fans of both artists and is frequently covered by aspiring and established singers worldwide. It also serves as an enduring symbol of Whitney Houston's and Mariah Carey's shared contribution to the music industry.
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