Faith
George Michael · Twenty Five (Deluxe Edition) [2006]
If I could touch your body
I know not everybody
Has got a body like you.
Oh, but I gotta 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.
And 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 have... Faith
Because I've gotta have Faith, Faith, Faith
I gotta have Faith, Faith, Faith.
Baby, I know you're asking me to stay
Saying 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 loverboy 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'll wait for something more.
Cause I gotta have Faith...
(*Repeat Chorus*)
Before this river
Becomes an ocean
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
(I've just got to have faith)
I've reconsidered my foolish notion
Yeah, I need someone to hold me,
But I'll wait for something more....
(*Pause*)
Cause I gotta have Faith
(*Final chorus*)
Faith
George Michael's "Faith" stands as a defining anthem of the late 1980s, blending new wave sensibilities with a soaring, gospel-infused chorus that redefined pop balladry. Originally released on the seminal "Ladies and Gentleman" album, the track became an instant global hit, showcasing Michael's unique ability to merge vulnerability with theatrical grandeur. Its enduring legacy lies in its melodic structure and Michael's distinctive vocal delivery, which bridged the gap between his earlier work with Wham! and his solo artistry. The song remains a cornerstone of the era's sound, frequently covered and sampled, cementing its status as a timeless classic that continues to resonate across generations of listeners.