| Believe in Me | |
| Cover: | The Pierces Believe in Me 2014 Single Cover.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | The Pierces |
| Album: | Creation |
| Released: | 31 March 2014[1] |
| Length: | 4:01 |
| Label: | Polydor |
| Producer: | Christian Langdon |
| Prev Title: | Kings |
| Prev Year: | 2014 |
| Next Title: | Creation |
| Next Year: | 2014 |
"Believe in Me" is a song by American duo The Pierces, released in 2014 as the second single from their fifth studio album Creation. It was written by Catherine Pierce and produced by Christian Langdon.[2]
A music video was released on 18 February to promote the single.[3] [4] The song reached No. 66 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 59 on the Scottish Singles Chart.[5] [6]
Upon release, Matt Collar of AllMusic described the song as "buoyant '60s girl group-infused", which "retain[s] all of the duo's bright and infectious lyricism".[7] David Smyth of the London Evening Standard commented that the song "sounds like a golden hit and a startling departure from the Gothic Americana that made their name".[8] Molloy Woodcraft of The Guardian considered the song "catchy" and highlighted the "Florence-esque bass drum and handclaps".[9]
Lisa-Marie Ferla of The Arts Desk commented that the song was a "gorgeous drive-time radio ballad in the best of ways, all hand claps and huge choruses".[10] Lauren James of Contactmusic.com noted the song's use of "handclaps, high production and heart-rending harmony".[11] Andy Baber of MusicOMH wrote: "While tracks such as "Believe in Me" and "Elements" are perfectly serviceable, neither is likely to stick in the mind long after it comes to an end."[12]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Singles Chart | 59 | |
| UK Singles Chart | 66 |