Something to Believe In

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About Something to Believe In

"Something to Believe In" is a song that was originally released as a single called the "Sire Single Version", and then re-recorded as a song on the Ramones album Animal Boy released in May 1986. There are also live video versions of the song. It was written by Dee Dee Ramone and Jean Beauvoir. The "Sire Single Version" was re-released as track 14 of the second disk of the Ramones Anthology. The song was re-released in 2005 by Rhino/Warner Bros, on the album Weird Tales of the Ramones. The song is more gentle sounding than most Ramones songs, particularly the cover by The Pretenders, which was produced by Johnny Ramone and is sung at an extremely slow tempo for a Ramones song. 


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I wish I was someone else
I'm confused, I'm afraid, I hate the loneliness
And there's nowhere to run to
Nothing makes any sense, but I still try my hardest

Take my hand
Please help me man
Cause I'm looking for something to believe in
And I don't know where to start
And I don't know where to begin, to begin

If I was stupid or naive
Trying to achieve what they all call contentedness
If people weren't such dicks and I never made mistakes
Then I could find forgiveness

Take my hand
Please help me man
Cause I'm looking for something to believe in
And I don't know where to start
And I don't know where to begin, oh no

I can't be someone else
I don't feel that it's hopeless
I don't feel that I'm useless

I can't throw it all away
I need some courage to find my weakness
And with your love, I know with all my heart I can win

Cause I'm looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in
I'm looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in

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Ramones

The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk rock movement in both the United States and the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, JEAN BEAUVOIR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Something to Believe In" is a punk rock song, a genre which the Ramones are well known for pioneering.
Song Release
The song was released in 1986 as the lead single from the band's ninth studio album, "Animal Boy."
Album Producer
The album "Animal Boy" was produced by Jean Beauvoir, who gave a more polished sound to the Ramones' raw style.
Music Video
The music video for "Something to Believe In" parodies the heavy spending habits of charitable organizations, using children to collect funds.
Band Lineup
During the recording of "Something to Believe In", the Ramones consisted of Joey Ramone (vocals), Johnny Ramone (guitar), Dee Dee Ramone (bass), and Richie Ramone (drums).
Song Lyrics
The song lyrics express feelings of disillusionment, and a desire for something meaningful to believe in, which reflected the band's disillusionment with the music industry and their struggles with addictions.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity among fans, "Something to Believe In" did not make a significant impact on the mainstream charts.
Band Reaction
Band members, particularly Johnny Ramone, later expressed dissatisfaction with "Animal Boy" album's production and the selection of "Something to Believe In" as a single.
Music Video Appearances
The music video for "Something to Believe In" features cameos from noted artists in the punk scene, such as the Dead Boys' Stiv Bators and the Plasmatics' Wendy O. Williams.
Legacy
Though not commercially successful, "Something to Believe In" remains a fan-favorite and is still performed by various artists in tribute to the Ramones.

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