They said you wouldn't make is so far uh uh
And ever since they said it, it's been hard
But nevermind the nights you had to cry
Cause you have never let it go inside
You worked real hard
And you know exactly what you want and need
So believe and you can never give up
You can reach your goals
Just talk to your soul and say…
(Chorus:)
I believe I can (I can)
I believe I will (I will)
I believe I know my dreams are real (know my dreams are real)
I believe I'll stand (Oh yea)
I believe I'll dance
I believe I'll grow real soon and (That's why)
That is what I do believe
Your goals are just a thing in your soul uh uh
And you know that your moves will let them show
You keep creating pictures in your mind
So just believe they will come true in time
It will be fine
Leave all of your cares and stress behind
Just let it go
Let the music flow inside
Forget all your pain
And just start to believe
(Chorus:)
(Music break)
Nevermind what people say
Hold your head high and turn away
With all our hopes and dreams
I will believe
Even though it seems it's not for me
I won't give up I'll keep it up
Look into the sky
I will achieve all my needs
I will always believe….OoOo
(Chorus 2x)
And ever since they said it, it's been hard
But nevermind the nights you had to cry
Cause you have never let it go inside
You worked real hard
And you know exactly what you want and need
So believe and you can never give up
You can reach your goals
Just talk to your soul and say…
(Chorus:)
I believe I can (I can)
I believe I will (I will)
I believe I know my dreams are real (know my dreams are real)
I believe I'll stand (Oh yea)
I believe I'll dance
I believe I'll grow real soon and (That's why)
That is what I do believe
Your goals are just a thing in your soul uh uh
And you know that your moves will let them show
You keep creating pictures in your mind
So just believe they will come true in time
It will be fine
Leave all of your cares and stress behind
Just let it go
Let the music flow inside
Forget all your pain
And just start to believe
(Chorus:)
(Music break)
Nevermind what people say
Hold your head high and turn away
With all our hopes and dreams
I will believe
Even though it seems it's not for me
I won't give up I'll keep it up
Look into the sky
I will achieve all my needs
I will always believe….OoOo
(Chorus 2x)
I look at the math problem. My brain whirs to life as it concentrates on this difficult problem. This is hard, can I do it? I think to myself, Yes, Yes I can. Throughout adolescence teenagers are faced with many problems, big or small. Even though sometimes giving up is an easier solution, I always try my best to work through it. In the song ‘I Believe’ by Yolanda Adams, she sings about even though people said she wouldn’t make it far and since then it’s been hard, she knows that she can be whatever she wants to be. This relates to me because when I was living in Australia, I thought I had the life. In my mind it all came crashing down when I found out that I was moving to Malaysia. However, I believed that it would be all right. Malaysia was the right decision and I have learnt so much. Now I am a lot more international and more open to different cultures compared to my friends back home. This song has also taught me not to care what other people think about me. I just have to keep my head up high and do what I want and will work hard to do it. This song is mostly about reaching your goals and believing you can do it. In middle school, I have set myself plenty of goals that include having good grades, exercising and eating healthier. Sometimes I feel like I will never reach them but I just have to remind myself that I want to achieve them and in order to do that I will have to work hard! Through adolescence, sometimes it’s hard to believe in yourself and your self-confidence is low but if you stand strong and work hard, you CAN do anything YOU put your mind to.
