I Cannot Believe It's True
Phil Collins · Hello, I Must Be Going ! [1982]
I could not believe my eyes
'Cos I've already given all I have to give
And I think it must have slipped your mind
But I remember not so long ago
I gave it all, it's gone
And I gave it all to you
Now I'm living on borrowed time, but it's mine
Oh, d'you hear me?
I cannot believe it's true
Are you really doing the things you do?
No I cannot believe it's you, really you
Oh these people I'm talking to don't understand
They don't seem to realize
They're listening, but they're not hearing me
They're being too cruel to be kind
Any kind of feeling that I had is gone
'Cos I gave it all, it's gone
And I gave it all to you
Now I'm living on borrowed time, but it's mine
Oh, d'you hear me?
I cannot believe it's true
Are you really doing the things you do?
No I cannot believe it's you, really you
Over and over I keep on telling myself
Over and over I hope I'm gonna wake up
Over and over I know it's really happening
And there's nothing that I can say
'Cos nothing can change all the things that you do to me
Nothing can make me stay
Oh, 'cos you know I cannot believe it's true
Are you really doing the things you do
No I cannot believe it's you, really you
I know it's a crying shame, it's all the same to you
It seems all so well laid out but I cannot get through
Never meant it to show
It started happening, that's all you know.
Oh, I gave it all to you
Now I'm living on borrowed time, but it's mine
Oh, d'you hear me?
I cannot believe it's true
Are you really doing the things you do?
No I cannot believe it's you, really you
Over and over I keep on telling myself
Over and over I hope I'm gonna make up
But over and over I know it's really happening
And there's nothing that I can say
'Cos nothing can change all the things that you do to me
Nothing can make me stay
'Cos you know I cannot believe it's true
Are you really doing the things you do
No I cannot believe it's you, really you
Chorus to fade
I Cannot Believe It's True
Phil Collins' 1982 single "I Cannot Believe It's True" stands as a defining track from his debut album, "Hello, I Must Be Going!". Released during the height of the synth-pop and new wave movement, the recording showcases Collins' signature ability to blend rock energy with electronic textures. The song features his distinctive vocal delivery and a driving rhythm that became a staple of his early discography. It reflects the era's fascination with futuristic soundscapes while maintaining a melodic structure that appealed to mainstream audiences. As one of his earliest major releases, it helped establish Collins' reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating both pop and rock territories. The track remains a notable example of the musical direction he took in the early 1980s, preceding his later commercial successes.