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The song "I Believe" by Yolanda Adams has the different elements of transcendentalism such as, nonconformity, confidence, and self-reliance. Nonconformity is shown when there are positive things that are mentioned in contrast to the negative lines. This can also connect to the idea confidence, which comes up many times and is a big part of the song. One example, is the chorus, when it says "I believe I can, I believe I will, I believe I know my dreams are real". This line also relates to the idea of self-reliance along with the line "even though it seems it's not for me, I won't give up, I'll keep it up" because it shows the trust and confidence one person has for themselves.

They said you wouldn't make it so far [uh-uh] And ever since they said it it's been hard But never mind the nights you had to cry 'Cause you would never let it go inside You work real hard And you know exactly what you want and need, so believe And you can never give up You can reach your goals Just talk to your soul and say

I believe I can. I believe I will. I believe I know my dreams are real. I believe I can. I believe I'll dance. I believe I'll grow real soon and That is what I do, believe.

Your goals are dancing in your soul [ah-ha] And you know that your moves will let them show. You keep creating pictures in your mind. So just believe they will come true in time. It will be find, leave all of your cares and stress behind And just let it go Let the music flow inside Forget all your pain and just start to believe

I believe I can. I believe I will. I believe I know my dreams are real. I believe I can. I believe I'll dance. I believe I'll grow real soon and That is what I do, believe.

Never mind what people say. Hold your head high and turn away. With all my hopes and dreams, I will believe. Even though it seems it's not for me, I won't give up, I'll keep it up. Looking to the sky, I will achieve all my needs I will always believe.

I believe I can. I believe I will. I believe I know my dreams are real. I believe I can. I believe I'll dance. I believe I'll grow real soon and That is what I do, believe. [REPEAT]