Affirmation (Savage Garden song)

"Affirmation" is a song by Savage Garden, released as the fourth single from their second studio album of the same name.

"Affirmation"
Single by Savage Garden
from the album Affirmation
Released10 January 2000 (United States)
23 March 2000 (Japan)
15 June 2000 (Australia)
17 July 2000 (United Kingdom)
Recorded1999
GenrePop rock
Length4:15
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Daniel Jones, Darren Hayes
Producer(s)Walter Afanasieff, Daniel Jones, Darren Hayes
Savage Garden singles chronology
"Crash and Burn"
(2000)		 "Affirmation"
(2000)		 "Chained to You"
(2000)
Music video
"Affirmation" on YouTube

Background

The lyrics are a series of statements each starting with "I believe", for instance: "I believe in Karma, what you give is what you get returned" and "I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned". Darren Hayes has a teaching degree in early education and may have been strongly influenced in structuring the song lyrics in such a manner by John Dewey's seminal text on education "My Pedagogic Creed" which also starts a new statement with "I believe" . The song was performed live at the Sydney Olympic Games Closing Ceremony in October 2000, with Darren wearing a T-shirt depicting the Aboriginal flag.

The European music video is a collection of clips from the group's tour of Brisbane, entitled Superstars and Cannonballs. The original Australian version of the music video comprises various pictures and footage from history throughout the 20th century. The single was most successful in the United Kingdom where it reached #8, becoming the duo's fourth Top 10 hit. The song was performed by Joe McElderry on his Classic Tour.

Track listing
  • United Kingdom
CD1
  1. "Affirmation" (radio version) – 4:15
  2. "Affirmation" (Almighty Remix) – 8:05
  3. "Crash & Burn" (Eddie's Crossover Mix) – 3:30
CD2
  1. "Affirmation" (live in Brisbane, May 2000) – 5:47
  2. "Truly Madly Deeply" (live in Brisbane, May 2000) – 4:38
  3. "I Knew I Loved You" (live in Brisbane, May 2000) – 4:56
Cassette
  1. "Affirmation" (radio version) – 4:15
  2. "Truly Madly Deeply" (live in Brisbane, May 2000) – 4:38
  • Europe
Single CD
  1. "Affirmation" (radio version) – 4:15
  2. "Affirmation" (Stop Beats Mix) – 4:45
Maxi CD
  1. "Affirmation" (radio version) – 4:15
  2. "Affirmation" (Stop Beats Mix) – 4:45
  3. "I Knew I Loved You" (Eddie's Savage Dance Mix) – 5:58
  4. "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine" (Piano & Vocal Mix) – 3:28
  • Australia
Standard
  1. "Affirmation" – 4:56
  2. "I Don't Care" – 4:38
  3. "Affirmation" (Stop Beats Mix) – 4:45
  4. "I Knew I Loved You" (Eddie's Crossover Mix) – 4:26
Limited edition
  1. "Affirmation" – 4:56
  2. "I Don't Care" – 4:38
  3. "Affirmation" (Stop Beats Mix) – 4:45
  4. "I Knew I Loved You" (Eddie's Crossover Mix) – 4:26
  5. "Affirmation" (music video)
  • Japan
  1. "Affirmation" (Groovy Mix) – 4:45
  2. "I Knew I Loved You" (7" Mini-Me Mix) – 4:19
  3. "I Knew I Loved You" (Eddie's Rhythm Radio Mix) – 4:25
  4. "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine" (Piano & Vocal Mix) – 3:28
  5. "I Don't Care" (original version) – 5:05

Charts and certifications
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References
  1. "Australian-charts.com – Savage Garden – Affirmation". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  2. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3054." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  3. "Offiziellecharts.de – Savage Garden – Affirmation". GfK Entertainment Charts.
  4. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Affirmation". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  5. "Charts.nz – Savage Garden – Affirmation". Top 40 Singles.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  7. "Swedishcharts.com – Savage Garden – Affirmation". Singles Top 100.
  8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  9. "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2000". ARIA. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  10. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  11. "British single certifications – Savage Garden – Affirmation". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 May 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Affirmation in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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