What do I do to make you love me
Baby, like I love you
Why do you keep the key to your heart
Behind a door I can’t get through
[Chorus]
I have faith
I hide my time
I’ll be all right
I’ll be fine
I’m a believer in love
Like a fool playin’ with fire
While my flame burns alone
Like a slave to blind desire
Oh I keep hangin’ on
[Repeat Chorus]
Somday you’ll feel in my kiss
What I do in yours
So wait to see in your eyes
That light I’m looking for
[Repeat Chorus]
I pray
For a sign
Live for the day
You’ll be min
I’m a believer in love
I believe in love
Yearning for Love: Exploring the Lyrics of “Believer”
“Believer” by Brooks & Dunn dives deep into the emotional landscape of longing and unwavering hope. The song’s narrator wrestles with the pain of unrequited love, questioning what more he can do to win over his beloved. The recurring theme of holding onto faith, even when love is not immediately reciprocated, highlights the protagonist’s resilience. Imagery like “a fool playin’ with fire” and “a slave to blind desire” paints a vivid picture of someone caught between vulnerability and hope. The chorus, with its affirmation—“I’m a believer in love”—serves as a declaration of optimism, expressing a steadfast belief that love will eventually be returned.
Song Credits
Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Songwriters: Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn