When You Believe
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
Written by stephen schwartz, babyface (1998)
Performed by whitney houston and mariah carey
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 knew we could
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
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
Hook
So in times when all your hope is gone
And you go through life afraid
In your heart there lies a hopeful song
That is there to guide the way
And all the hurt and all the pain
You soon will learn was not in vain
For all your prayers, they will be heard
They'll come to pass through faith
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
Now you will
You will when you believe
Performed by whitney houston and mariah carey
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 knew we could
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
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
Hook
So in times when all your hope is gone
And you go through life afraid
In your heart there lies a hopeful song
That is there to guide the way
And all the hurt and all the pain
You soon will learn was not in vain
For all your prayers, they will be heard
They'll come to pass through faith
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
Now you will
You will when you believe
When You Believe
Babyface's 'When You Believe' stands as a defining anthem of the 2000s Christian music genre, blending soulful R&B production with uplifting gospel influences. Originally recorded for the Disney film 'The Princess and the Frog,' the track exemplifies Babyface's signature ability to craft emotionally resonant ballads that bridge pop and sacred music. The song's success extended beyond its cinematic origins, becoming a staple in gospel and inspirational playlists worldwide. Its enduring appeal lies in its harmonious blend of contemporary production and timeless lyrical themes of faith and hope, cementing Babyface's legacy as a master of soulful songwriting and arrangement.