I Cannot Believe It's True
Phil Collins
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When I opened your letter yesterday I could not believe my eyes 'Cause I've already given all I have to give And I think it must have slipped your mind But I remember not so long ago I gave it all, it's gone And I gave it all to you Now I'm living on borrowed time, but it's mine Oh, d'you hear me? I cannot believe it's true Are you really doing the things you do No, I cannot believe it's you, really you Oh, these people I'm talking to don't understand Don't seem to realize They're listening but they're not hearing me They're being too cruel to be kind Any kind of feeling that I had is gone 'Cause I gave it all, it's gone And I gave it all to you Now I'm living on borrowed time, but it's mine Oh, d'you hear me? I cannot believe it's true Are you really doing the things you do No I cannot believe it's you, really you (Over and over) I keep on telling myself (Over and over) I hope I'm gonna make up (Over and over) I know it's really happening And there's nothing that I can say 'Cause nothing can change all the things that you've done to me Nothing can make me stay Ooh, 'cause you know I cannot believe it's true Are you really doing the things you do No I cannot believe it's you, really you I know it's a crying shame, it's all the same to you It seems all so well laid out but I cannot get through Never meant it to show It started happening, that's all you know Ooh, I gave it all to you Now I'm living on borrowed time, but it's mine Oh, d'you hear me? I cannot believe it's true Are you really doing the things you do No, I cannot believe it's you, really you (Over and over) I keep on telling myself (Over and over) I Hope I'm gonna make up (But over and over) I know it's really happening And there's nothing that I can say 'Cause nothing can change all the things that you do to me Nothing can make me stay 'Cause you know I cannot believe it's true Are you really doing the things you do No, I cannot believe it's you, really you
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Written by: Phil Collins
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10 facts about this song
Album History"I Cannot Believe It's True" is a song by the English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins.
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Release DateThe song was part of Collins' second solo album "Hello, I Must Be Going!" which was released in November 1982.
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SongwritingPhil Collins wrote the song himself, similar to other songs on the album.
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GenreThe track is classified under the pop rock genre with elements of blue-eyed soul just like much of Collins' solo work.
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Song ContextThe song is considered one of Phil Collins' commentary on his first divorce from his wife Andrea Bertorelli.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in the United States and reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1983.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Cannot Believe it's True" features the Phenix Horns and was included on "The Essential Going Back" Deluxe Edition.
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Live PerformancesDuring live concerts, the song is frequently performed by Phil Collins with an extended saxophone solo by Ronnie Caryl.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by several artists, including The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on their album "Plays The Music Of Phil Collins."
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LegacyThough not as well-known as some other Collins' hits, "I Cannot Believe It's True" remains a fan favorite and is a staple of classic pop rock stations.
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