Something to Believe In
Something to Believe In

Poison - Something to Believe In Lyrics

Hair Metal
Nov 26, 1996
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Something to Believe In Music Video

Something to Believe In Lyrics

Will 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 didnt want him back

Their bullets took his best friend in saigon
Our lawyers took his wife and kids, no regrets
In a time I dont remember
In a war he cant forget

He cried forgive me for what Ive done there
Cause I never meant the things I did

Chorus:
And give me something to believe in
If theres 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 didnt know now
The things I didnt know then
Road you gotta take me home

Solo

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 theyre 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 Ill take the low road

Sometimes I wish to God I didnt know now
The things I didnt know then

And give me something to believe in

Writer(s): Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rocket
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who was 'Something to Believe In' dedicated to?

    'Something to Believe In' was dedicated to James Kimo Maano, Bret Michaels' best friend and bodyguard, who passed away on Christmas Eve 1989.

  2. What mistake was made on the 'Something to Believe In' single cover art?

    The tattoo on Bret Michaels' arm depicted on the cover art contained a misspelling of the word 'believe,' due to the tattoo artist's error. The mistake was covered with a rose, but Michaels remained unsatisfied until it was later corrected on the reality show Rock of Love.

  3. How did the filming of the music video for 'Something to Believe In' affect Bret Michaels emotionally?

    During the filming of the music video, the director inserted footage of James Kimo Maano in front of Bret Michaels. This evoked a strong emotional response, causing Michaels to lose his composure and leave the set for several hours.

  4. Did 'Something to Believe In' also reference any other individuals?

    Yes, the song also references Bret Michaels' cousin Bob, a Vietnam War veteran who was wounded. The lyrics discuss the struggles faced by Vietnam veterans and other personal losses.

  5. Was there any acoustic version of 'Something to Believe In' recorded?

    Yes, Poison recorded an acoustic version of 'Something to Believe In' with new lyrics in 2003, which was included on their 'Best of Ballads & Blues' album.

  6. How did Bret Michaels respond to the news of James Kimo Maano's death?

    Bret Michaels locked himself in his room and wrote 'Something to Believe In' upon hearing about James Kimo Maano's death.

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