Don't Stop Believin'
"Don't Stop Believin'"
Hold onto that feeling with Journey's legendary 1981 rock anthem, "Don't Stop Believin'"! Instantly recognizable from its iconic piano intro, this ultimate feel-good song resonates across generations. Its message of hope makes it a perfect cruisin' classic and enduring workout motivator.
- TITLE: Don't Stop Believin'
- CATEGORY: All Time Favorite Music
- BAND: Journey
- GENRE: Rock
- OTHER: Cruisin Classic, Workout Song
- RELEASEDAY: October 06
- YEAR: 1981
Featured on Journey's diamond-selling 1981 album Escape and released as a massive hit single, "Don't Stop Believin'" became the band's signature song. With Jonathan Cain's unforgettable piano riff, Steve Perry's soaring vocals, and Neal Schon's driving guitar, this rock track's uplifting energy is perfect for both road trips and workout sessions.
This 1981 rock masterpiece tells stories of hopeful dreamers seeking connection. Its unconventional structure, building towards the title chorus only at the end, enhances its powerful message of perseverance. "Don't Stop Believin'" remains arguably the most iconic rock anthem ever, a timeless cruisin' and workout staple.
SONG MEANING: This iconic anthem is about hope, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams, particularly for young people seeking connection and a better future ("streetlight people living just to find emotion"). Inspired by real-life encouragement, it urges listeners to hold onto faith in themselves and their aspirations, even amidst uncertainty or difficult circumstances ("Don't stop believin', hold on to that feelin'").
"Journey"
- TITLE: Journey
- CATEGORY: All Time Favorite Music
- ACTIVE: 1973–1987 (1973), 1995–present (1995)
- BAND: Journey
