Something to Believe In
Poison
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Well I see him on the TV Preachin' 'bout the promised land He tells me to believe in Jesus And steals the money from my hand Some say he was a good man But Lord I think he sinned, yeah Twenty-two years of mental tears Cries a suicidal Vietnam vet Who fought a losing war on a foreign shore To find his country didn't want him back Their bullets took his best friend in Saigon Our lawyers took his wife and kids, No regrets In a time I don't remember In a war he can't forget He cried "Forgive me for What I've done there 'Cause I never meant the things I did" [Chorus] And give me something to believe in If there's a Lord above And give me something to believe in Oh, Lord arise My best friend died a lonely man In some Palm Springs hotel room I got the call last Christmas Eve And they told me the news I tried all night not to break down and cry As the tears rolled down my face I felt so cold and empty Like a lost soul out of place And the mirror, mirror on the wall Sees my smile it fades again [Chorus] Sometimes I wish to God I didn't know now The things I didn't know then Road you gotta take me home I drive by the homeless sleeping on A cold dark street Like bodies in an open grave Underneath the broken old neon sign That used to read Jesus Saves A mile away live the rich folks And I see how they're living it up While the poor they eat from hand to mouth The rich is drinkin' from a golden cup And it just makes me wonder Why so many lose, so few win [Chorus] You take the high road And I'll take the low road Sometimes I wish to God I didn't know now The things I didn't know then And give me something to believe in
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Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rocket
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Something to Believe In" is classified as glam metal, hard rock, and heavy metal.
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Composition FactThe song is a power ballad, composed by Bret Michaels and Richie Kotzen. The song was released as a single in 1990 from their multi-platinum album "Flesh & Blood".
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Chart Performance"Something to Believe In" reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of their most successful singles.
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Lyrics InspirationsThe song was written about the death of Bret Michaels's friend and security guard, who died in Los Angeles. Some of the song’s lyrics also reflect Michaels' grief over the losses of his favorite uncle and the band's original guitarist who died before achieving large scale success.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Something to Believe In" was recorded for the Poison album “Seven Days Live” and another for "Poison'd", an album of cover songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Marty Callner, and it features the band performing the song in a church filled with candles. It also showcases various elements that echo themes of the song - homelessness, military service, and loss.
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Award NomineeIt was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1991.
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Use in Popular CultureThe song still remains popular and frequently appears on “Best Of” compilations and is often played at sporting events and concerts.
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Url for Music VideoThe official music video for the song is available on YouTube via the official Poison channel.
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LyricsThe lyrical structure of the song shows a deep sadness and hope for redemption, with lines like "I drive by the homeless sleeping on a cold dark street, like bodies in an open grave. Underneath the broken old neon sign, that used to read 'Jesus Saves'".
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