I Believed You

The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks

I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me

I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me



I believed what you said

The lovin' days were through

But you were fooling around

I found somebody who,



Will never never take your place

Will never give me your embrace

But now that you've shown your face

You've broken her heart too.



I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me

I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me



Now what am I to do?

Now that you want me so

I just can't leave her blue

Or else I'll be alone



Well I just can't leave her now

It wouldn't be fair somehow

She loved me when my luck was down

Now you've broken her heart too



I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me

I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me



Now what am I to do?

Now that you want me so

I just can't leave her blue

Or else I'll be alone



Well I just can't leave her now

It wouldn't be fair somehow

She loved me when my luck was down

Now you've broken her heart too



I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me

I believed you

I believed you

Now it's up to me

I Believed You

The Kinks' "I Believed You" stands as a poignant example of the band's ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant rock ballads. Emerging from a period where the group frequently explored themes of disillusionment and personal reflection, the track showcases their signature melodic sensibility. While the song appears in various compilations, it reflects the band's broader discography of capturing everyday human experiences through accessible yet sophisticated arrangements. The recording highlights the group's evolution beyond their early British Invasion hits, demonstrating a maturity in songwriting that would define much of their later work. Fans of the band's softer, more contemplative side will find this piece a compelling addition to their understanding of the group's extensive musical legacy.