Faith
George Michael
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Well I guess it would be nice If I could touch your body I know not everybody Has got a body like you, uhh But I've got to think twice Before I give my heart away And I know all the games you play Because I play them too Oh but I Need some time off from that emotion Time to pick my heart up off the floor Oh when that love comes down Without devotion Well it takes a strong man, baby But I'm showing you the door 'Cause I gotta have faith I gotta faith Because I gotta to have faith faith I gotta to have faith, faith, faith Baby I know you're asking me to stay Say please, please, please, don't go away You say I'm giving you the blues Maybe You mean every word you say Can't help but think of yesterday And another who tied me down to lover boy rules Before this river Becomes an ocean Before you throw my heart back on the floor Oh baby I reconsider My foolish notion Well I need someone to hold me But I wait for something more Yes I've gotta have faith Unh I gotta faith Because I gotta to have faith, faith, faith I gotta to have faith, faith, faith I just got to wait Because I got to have faith I gotta have faith I gotta, gotta, gotta have faith Before this river Becomes an ocean Before you throw my heart back on the floor Oh baby I reconsider My foolish notion Well I need someone to hold me But I wait for something more 'Cause I've gotta have faith Unh I gotta faith Because I gotta to have faith, faith, faith I gotta to have faith, faith, faith
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Written by: George Michael
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12 facts about this song
Song Success"Faith" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987, holding its place for four weeks and defining George Michael's solo career.
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Album DebutThe song is the title track of George Michael's debut studio album after he left the music duo Wham!
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Music CompositionGeorge Michael wrote and produced "Faith" himself, showcasing his prowess not only as a singer but also as a songwriter and producer.
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Historical ContextThe song was released in a period when Michael was trying to change his image from a teen heartthrob to a more mature and serious singer-songwriter.
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Musical CrossoverDespite being a pop track, "Faith" incorporates elements of rockabilly music, notably through the use of a Bo Diddley-inspired rhythm.
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Music Video PopularityThe video for "Faith" is iconic, featuring George Michael in a leather jacket, playing a guitar, and leaning against a jukebox.
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Awards"Faith" won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1989, affirming George Michael's success as a solo artist.
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Global RecognitionThe song topped music charts in several countries, not only in the US, making George Michael a globally recognized musical figure.
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Cover Versions"Faith" has been covered by numerous artists spanning various genres, illustrating its universal appeal.
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Song SalesAs of 2019, the song has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most commercially successful tracks by George Michael.
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Impact on Pop Culture"Faith" has been used in various films, TV shows, commercials, and even video games, demonstrating the song's enduring influence in pop culture.
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Signature LookThe music video for "Faith" established George Michael's signature look: stubble, sunglasses, cowboy boots, and a leather jacket.
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