Belief
John Mayer
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Is there anyone who ever remembers Changing their mind from the paint on a sign? Is there anyone who really recalls Ever breaking record off For something someone yelled real loud one time? Oh, everyone believes In how they think it ought to be Oh, everyone believes And they're not going easily Belief is a beautiful armor But makes for the heaviest sword Like punching underwater You never can hit who you're trying for Some need the exhibition And some have to know they tried It's the chemical weapon For the war that's raging on inside Oh, everyone believes From emptiness to everything Oh, everyone believes And no one's going quietly We're never gonna win the world We're never gonna stop the war We're never gonna beat this If belief is what we're fighting for We're never gonna win the world We're never gonna stop the war We're never gonna beat this If belief is what we're fighting for Is there anyone you can remember Ever surrender with their life on the line? We're never gonna win the world We're never gonna stop the war We're never gonna beat this If belief is what we're fighting for We're never gonna win the world We're never gonna stop the war We're never gonna beat this If belief is what we're fighting for What puts a hundred thousand children in the sand? Belief can, belief can What puts a folded flag inside his mother's hand? Belief can, belief can.
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Written by: John Clayton Mayer
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Belief" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter, John Mayer. It is included in his 2006 album "Continuum".
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Award RecognitionThe song received a nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.
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Track Position"Belief" is track number 2 on the "Continuum" album.
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Music VideoA live version of "Belief" has a music video, mainly composed of Mayer's performances and behind-the-scenes-footage.
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ThemeThe song talks about the concept of belief systems and the chaos it can sometimes create in society, referring indirectly to war, religious conflict and other societal issues.
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Inspirational SourceMayer reportedly wrote this song, as well as others, on a stand-alone electric guitar, which inspired him to create a blues and rhythm background for his album.
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Guitar TechniqueOne of the famed aspects of the song is Mayer's use of thumb-over guitar technique to play the baseline and the chords simultaneously, showing his virtuosity as a guitarist.
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Studio RecordingMayer recorded "Belief" with the help of Steve Jordan on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, and David LaBruyere on guitar.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live by Mayer numerous times, notably on his "Continuum" tour and also at the annual charity concert event "A Benefit for Heroes" in 2007.
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Legacy"Belief" is considered one of John Mayer's most introspective and thought-provoking songs and is often cited as a favorite among fans and critics alike.
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