“I Believe” by Fantasia
On “I Believe”, Fantasia sings about finally grasping her dreams in reality despite initially thinking that it was impossible. She presents how most people think they are miles away from their dreams when in fact they can reach them easily if only they believe in it.
Another point Fantasia raises is that there is a particular moment destined for each person to succeed and it is up to us to grab that opportunity when it comes. The singer goes on to encourage her listeners to pursue their dreams relentlessly. In doing so, she further encourages them to strive to become the best and shine their inner light for the world to see.
The song ends with Fantasia concluding that love, as well as self-belief, contributes to lifting a person to the highest of heights.
Summary
“I Believe” is purely centered around a person’s ability to achieve unbelievable heights if only they believe in themselves and do their best.
Facts about “I Believe”
Fantasia released this powerful track in June 2004. It was subsequently included in her maiden studio album dubbed “Free Yourself”.
Fantasia didn’t write this song. It was composed by Tamyra Gray, alongside Louis Biancaniello, and Sam Watters.
Upon its release, “I Believe” wasted no time in occupying the top position at its first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.
In its first week, it broke the record for the most sales of a single within the week it was released. It ended the year with over half-a-million sales in America.
It also performed well in Canada and recorded high sales in the country as well. In addition to that, it peaked at the summit of the Canadian Singles Chart.
That same year, the song was able to break into the top 5 in Australia.
At the 2004 edition of the Billboard Music Awards, the song won two major awards, namely:
- “Top Selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year”
- “Top Selling Single of the Year”
Without a shadow of doubt, this was Fantasia’s breakthrough single.
