A song about turning down a seductive yet untrustworthy partner, “Faith” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and also peaked at #2 on the U.K. Singles chart.
The track became emblematic, with images from the music video (the Wurlitzer Jukebox; Michael’s leather jacket, shades, and cross ea...
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Well, I guess it would be nice if I could touch your body
I know not everybody has got a body like you
But I gotta think twice before I give my heart away
And I know all the games you play because I played them too
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, but I need some time off from that emotion
Time to pick my heart up off the floor
Oh, when that love comes down without devotion
Well it takes a strong man, baby
But I'm showin' you the door
[Chorus]
'Cause I gotta' have faith
I gotta have faith
Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith
I got to have faith, faith, faith
[Verse 2]
Baby, I know you're askin' me to stay
Say, "Please, please, please don't go away"
You say I'm givin' you the blues
Maybe (Huh) you mean every word you say
Can't help but think of yesterday
And another who tied me down to loverboy rules
[Pre-Chorus]
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 somethin' more
[Chorus]
Yes I gotta have faith
Ooh, I gotta have faith
Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith
I gotta have faith, faith, faith
[Bridge]
I'll just have to wait
Because I've got to have faith
I gotta have faith
I've got to, got to, got to have faith
[Pre-Chorus]
Before this river becomes an ocean
Before you throw my heart back on the floor
Oh, oh, baby, I reconsider my foolish notion
Well, I need someone to hold me
But I'll wait for somethin' more
[Chorus]
'Cause I gotta' have faith
Ooh, I gotta have faith
Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith
I gotta have faith, faith, faith
Faith was written by George Michael.
Faith was produced by George Michael.
George Michael released Faith on Mon Oct 12 1987.