Believe – English Lyrics

• By: Lenny Kravitz
• Album: Blue Electric Light

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

I am you and you are me

Why's that such a mystery?

If you want it, you got to believe

Who are we? We're who we are

Riding on this great big star

We've got to stand up if we're gonna be free, yeah

If you want it, you got it

You just got to believe

Believe in yourself

'Cause it's all just a game

We just want to be loved

The Son of God is in our face

Offering us eternal grace

If you want it, you've got to believe

'Cause being free is a state of mind

We'll one day leave this all behind

Just put your faith in God and one day you'll see it

If you want it, you got it

You just got to believe

Believe in yourself

'Cause it's all just a game

We just want to be loved

The future's in our present hands

Let's reach right in

Let's understand

If you want it, you've got to believe, yeah

If you want it, you got it

You just got to believe

Believe in yourself yeah

'Cause it's all just a game

We just want to be loved

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mystery /ˈmɪs.tə.ri/ B2	noun - something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept that something is true, especially without absolute proof
ride /raɪd/ B1	verb - to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or bicycle
great /ɡreɪt/ A2	adjective - of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous point in the night sky that is a huge ball of gas
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be in an upright position on the feet
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or move without restraint
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity that one engages in for amusement or fun
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
son /sʌn/ A1	noun - a male child in relation to his parents
god /ɡɒd/ A2	noun - a supreme being considered the creator and ruler of the universe in monotheistic religions
offering /ˈɒf.ər.ɪŋ/ B2	noun - something presented as a gift, donation, or sacrifice, often in a religious context
eternal /ɪˈtɜːr.nəl/ C1	adjective - lasting or existing forever; without end
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - simple elegance of movement or behavior; divine favor
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to think, feel, and remember
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something, especially a religious belief
future /ˈfjuː.tʃər/ B1	noun - the time or a period of time following the present
present /ˈprez.ənt/ B1	noun - the current moment; the period of time now occurring
understand /ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/ B1	verb - to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
reach /riːtʃ/ B2	verb - to arrive at a place or condition; to stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something

Key Grammar Structures

• I am you and you are me

  ➔ Simple Present Tense - stating a universal truth/identity

  ➔ The sentence uses the verb 'to be' in the simple present to express a fundamental connection between individuals. The repetition emphasizes the reciprocal nature of this connection. The use of 'am' and 'are' is basic but crucial for establishing the core message.

• If you want it, you got to believe

  ➔ Modal Verb ('got to') + Infinitive - expressing necessity/obligation

  ➔ "Got to" is a colloquial contraction of 'have got to', functioning as a modal verb indicating a strong necessity. It's less formal than 'must' but conveys a similar meaning. The infinitive 'believe' follows, showing *what* you need to do.

• We've got to stand up if we're gonna be free, yeah

  ➔ Present Perfect ('ve got to') + Infinitive + Conditional Clause ('if we're gonna')

  ➔ The phrase 'we've got to' indicates a present obligation stemming from a current situation. 'Gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', used to express future intention within the conditional clause. The 'if' clause sets the condition for achieving freedom.

• The Son of God is in our face

  ➔ Present Simple Tense - stating a belief/perception

  ➔ This line uses the present simple to express a strong belief or a perceived presence of a divine figure. 'In our face' is an idiom meaning 'obvious' or 'directly confronting us'.