i used to listen to this song all the time when it first came out, but just b/c mariah carey and whitney houston had amazing voices. so i never really paid attention to the lyrics till a few days ago when i listend to in the car. man, they hit home like no other:



lyrics to "when you believe"
Many nights we've prayed with no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song we barely understood
Now we are not afraid, although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long before we know we could

In this time of fear when prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds too swiftly flown away
And now I am standing here my heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe


They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fear
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way safe through the rain
Thought of a still resilient voice
Says love is very near

There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe

You will when you
You will when you believe
Just believe
Just believe
You will when you believe

:)