I Believe

Joana Zimmer

About I Believe

"I Believe" is a song by singer Marcella Detroit, released in February 1994 under London Records as the lead single from her album Jewel. Written by Detroit herself and produced by Chris Thomas, the song went on to become Detroit's most successful single, peaking at number 11 in the United Kingdom, and achieved similar success internationally. Its highest peak on a national chart was in Australia, where it reached number 10. German singer Joana Zimmer covered this song and released it as a single in 2005. Her version was more successful than Detroit's in German-speaking countries, reaching the top 10 in Austria and Germany and number 13 in Switzerland. 


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Now everybody 
Has a right to be living their life
Oh but we're a long long way
A long way from paradise
If there is freedom
Tell me why everybody wants to fight
Oh 'cause we're a long long way
A long way from paradise

You might be strong enough
You might be rich enough
You might be blind enough
To push it all aside
No matter what you do
It all keeps coming back to me and you

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Give a little bit of love
And you get it back
Give a little bit of pain
You're caught in a trap
For every little thing that you say or do
Give a little bit of love
And it will come back to you

You got your reasons
Are you sure there
Reasons to be right
Oh 'cause we're a long long way
A long way from paradise
Don't let your anger
Or your fear become your suicide
'Cause we're a long long way
A long way from paradise

You must be strong enough
We must be great enough
We've waited long enough
Now it's time to say goodbye
We got some rules to burn
So many lessons to be learned

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Now I believe in peace and harmony
You've got to believe in love
Before you can be free
So take a hand
Everybody make a friend
I want you to believe in love
Like I believe

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Joana Zimmer

Joana Zimmer (born 27 October 1982; Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany) is a German pop music singer, often compared to Celine Dion or Barry Manilow. Zimmer is blind. more »

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Written by: Al Stillman, Ervin M Drake, Irwin Graham, Jimmy Shirl

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15 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I Believe" is a song performed by German singer Joana Zimmer and American singer-songwriter Marcella Detroit.
Release Date
This song was released in the year 2005.
Album Inclusion
It was included in Joana Zimmer’s debut studio album, "My Innermost," which was released in 2005.
Language
The song is sung in English, even though Joana Zimmer is a German artist. This is likely due to her Canadian-born mother, which influenced her exposure to the English language.
Popularity
The song "I Believe" gained significant popularity and reached the charts in several countries including Germany and Austria.
Theme
The song carries a theme of strength, self-belief, and optimism, encouraging individuals to believe in themselves and their dreams.
Marcella Detroit’s Role
While Marcella Detroit is known for her songwriting skills, she only performed in this song rather than contributing to its writing.
Joana Zimmer's Background
An interesting fact about Joana Zimmer is that she is visually impaired since birth. Despite this, she made a successful career in the music industry and serves as a role model for many.
Genre
"I Believe" is primarily a pop song, featuring elements of soul and R&B as well.
Music Video
The music video of the song portrays Joana Zimmer performing in various settings, emphasizing her vocal skills and emotional delivery.
Lyricists and Composers
"I Believe" was composed by Alex Christensen and Peter Könemann, and the lyrics were written by Joana Zimmer herself along with Alex Christensen and Peter Könemann.
Chart Success
The song performed exceptionally well on charts. It reached the number 1 position on the German Singles Chart and stayed in the Top 10 for several weeks.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its inspirational message and powerful performances by both Zimmer and Detroit. It is often remembered as one of the standout tracks of Zimmer's debut album.
International Recognition
"I Believe" also gave Zimmer international recognition outside Germany – a rare feat for German pop artists.
Longevity
Even years after its release, "I Believe" remains a beloved track, maintaining its charm and relevance.

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