The Prince Of Egypt (When You Believe) Lyrics
Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston
Lyrics
Many nights we prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hope for a song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could (whoa, yes)
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer bird
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
There can be miracles
When you believe
(When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
(You can achieve)
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe
They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fear
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way clear through the rain
A small but still resilient voice
Says hope is very near...
There can be miracles
(Miracles)
When you believe
(Boy, when you believe)
Though hope is frail
(Hard to kill, oh)
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
(You can achieve)
When you believe somehow you will
(Somehow, somehow, somehow)
Now you will (I know, I know, know)
You will when you believe...
(You will when you) You will when you believe...
Just believe... (You will...)
(Just believe...)
You will when you...
Believe
Song & Lyrics Facts
"When You Believe" is a duet between Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, released on November 3, 1998 as the lead single from The Prince of Egypt soundtrack. Written by Stephen Schwartz, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999.
After its release, the song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the highest-charting single from the album. The song features both singers in their respective vocal ranges, with each taking turns to sing lyrics that reflect the struggles of Moses and his people. It also includes backing vocals from Boyz II Men, who provide additional harmonies throughout the track. This power ballad has since become a staple of both Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's discographies, and continues to be performed during live concerts.