Words
Bryan Pound Lyrics


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Words, they can hurt or heal
Cover or reveal, the choice is yours
Make this world a better place
For words can bring death or life
Peace or strife
We're all responsible for what we say

So don't tear your brother down
Or make your sister frown
We're all in God's family
Speak the words of life
Speak the words of life into their soul

Words can be merciful or unkind
True or full of lies, the choice is yours
Make this world a better place
For words can encourage or bring low
Advise or fool the soul
We're all responsible for what we say

What's the first thing you do
After you've heard the news
That someone has fallen
Do you drop to your knees, pray for mercy
Or do you start talking
How do you feel, does it build your esteem
Knowing someone else bites the dust
But You're still standing
What you've got to know




Is that you reap what you sow
The tides will turn, and soon you'll learn

Overall Meaning

In Bryan Pound's song "Words," the lyrics convey a message of responsibility for the words we choose to use. The song discusses how words can either help or harm others, bring peace or cause chaos, and either build someone up or tear them down. The song encourages people to use their words in a positive manner to make the world a better place. The lyrics also speak to the idea that each individual is accountable for the impact their words have on others.


The song highlights that people should not use their words to harm others or make them feel bad about themselves. Rather, individuals should use their speech to encourage and uplift others. If someone falls or struggles, instead of talking about them negatively, we must help them and pray for them. The underlying message is that the world can be a beautiful place if people use their words positively.


Line by Line Meaning

Words, they can hurt or heal
The words we speak can either negatively or positively affect others.


Cover or reveal, the choice is yours
We have the power to choose to either conceal or unveil the truth in our words.


Make this world a better place
Words have a significant impact on the world we live in, and we have the ability to make it better.


For words can bring death or life
The words we speak can cause someone's destruction or give them hope and a reason to live.


Peace or strife
Words can either bring about harmony or conflict in our relationships.


We're all responsible for what we say
We have a responsibility to ensure that the words we speak are positive and don't harm others.


So don't tear your brother down
We should avoid using our words to harm others and instead, use them to uplift and encourage.


Or make your sister frown
We shouldn't use our words to make others feel sad or unhappy.


We're all in God's family
As human beings, we're all part of the same family under God.


Speak the words of life
We should use our words to give others hope and inspiration.


Speak the words of life into their soul
Through our words, we should aim to touch someone's soul and give them a sense of purpose and meaning.


Words can be merciful or unkind
Our words can either bring comfort and kindness or cruelty and harshness.


True or full of lies, the choice is yours
We can decide to be honest and truthful or dishonest and deceitful when we speak.


For words can encourage or bring low
We have the power to inspire and uplift others, or demotivate and bring them down through our words.


Advise or fool the soul
Our words can provide wise guidance or mislead and deceive someone's soul.


What's the first thing you do
When we receive news, we should take a moment to think about our response.


After you've heard the news
Referring to the news we receive from others.


That someone has fallen
This line likely refers to someone experiencing a setback or failure.


Do you drop to your knees, pray for mercy
We should turn to prayer and ask for mercy when we hear of someone's misfortune.


Or do you start talking
We should avoid talking negatively about others and instead focus on speaking positively.


How do you feel, does it build your esteem
We should consider how we feel after hearing about someone else's problems and not let it affect our self-esteem.


Knowing someone else bites the dust
This line is likely meant to convey that we should be mindful of our words around others who are experiencing difficulties.


But You're still standing
We shouldn't use someone else's failure to boast about our successes.


What you've got to know
This line is meant to convey advice or wisdom.


Is that you reap what you sow
Our actions have consequences, and the seeds we plant will bear fruit.


The tides will turn, and soon you'll learn
Things can change quickly, and we should be mindful of what we say as it may come back to us.




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Comments from YouTube:

@stephensuggs4909

Never get tired of this song, gotta let it ride every time it comes on my playlist…

@BryanPound

Thank you!

@wingedinfinity6715

BEAUTIFUL VOICE....LOVE THE SUBTLE VIBRATO MIXED WITH THE ROBUST SOULFUL .... EXCELLENT. ALL GLORY TO ABBA....THANK YOU ABBA, FOR GIVING THIS MAN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD !!!
(AND THE REST OF THE AMAZING BAND !!!!)
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@ulysseslewis6600

My brother! Anointed From Day one!!

@amandalough9798

This song has been playing nonstop in our home since it was released. The video is 🔥!

@ivyjones-holloway312

I just rejoined his church. I told him this morning that I can't stop playing this! So glad to be back in the house of the Lord. Here I am at 1 am worshipping! I just got done talking to my baby sister and sharing this with her..

@ivyjones-holloway312

This has become part of my daily worship now Bryan! So blessed to be back with my Abundant Life Family!!!

@NCLBA15

Powerful song!!

@AnniesBlueCouch

Bryan, this is such a powerful song! Thanks for sharing this intimate moment of worship with us! Continue to be a blessing man! So happy for you!!!!!!!

@berniceweitzel2819

It is so anointed! Really is a blessing every time I listen to it.

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