"Believe Me" is a song by American hip hop musician

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, the side project of rock band

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's lead vocalist

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. It was the third US and first international single from

's debut album, ''

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'' (2005), and was released on November 14, 2005. The track features hip hop group

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Background

"Believe Me" is one of two songs in ''The Rising Tied'' (other than "Red to Black") where Mike Shinoda also sings (besides rapping), specifically the chorus. The main melody of the song is from

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loops named "Orchestra Strings 08." In the end of the album version song, it is heard that

says, "Okay, so here's the thing", and

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s into "Get Me Gone".

Music video

The official music video was directed by Lauren Briet. The video simply shows Fort Minor in a parking garage, which is illuminated by lights that expand to one side. The chorus is presented with more exchanging lights in the shape of

's head. Also, in the very last second of the video clip it is possible to see somebody (appears to be Tak) possibly tripping over or dancing just after the colored light passes Ryu. In the start of the video the water drops which fall on the ground synchronize with the beginning piano tune.

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of Styles of Beyond and Eric Bobo also appear in the video, although none of them play any instruments. The music video is available on the Fort Minor Militia DVD.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Believe Me (Fort Minor Song) 2005 songs 2005 singles Fort Minor songs Songs written by Mike Shinoda Warner Records singles