If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
Sting · Best Of-Fields Of Gold
You could say I lost my belief in the holy church
You could say I lost my sense of direction
You could say all of this and worse, but
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world
You could say I lost my faith in the people on T.V.
You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians
They all seem like game show hosts to me
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
I could be lost inside there without a trace
But every time I close my eyes, I see your face
I never saw no miracle of science
That didn't go from a blessing to a curse
I never saw no military solution
That didn't always end up as something worse,
But let me say this first
If I ever lose my faith in you
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
There'd be nothing left for me to do
If I ever lose my faith
If I ever lose my faith
If I ever lose my faith
If I ever lose my faith in you
If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
Sting's 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You' stands as a defining ballad from his 1991 album *Ten Summoner's Tales*, though it gained global prominence through its inclusion on the compilation *Best Of-Fields Of Gold*. The track exemplifies the soft rock and pop ballad style Sting perfected during the early 1990s, characterized by lush orchestration and emotive vocals. Written by Sting and David Foster, the song explores themes of vulnerability and the fragility of belief, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide. Its enduring popularity is evident in its frequent inclusion in film soundtracks and live performances, cementing its status as a staple of Sting's discography. The recording remains a testament to the artist's ability to blend personal expression with polished production, influencing countless subsequent ballads in the genre.