Pass It On
EVIE Lyrics

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It only takes a spark
To get a fire going
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing
That's how it is with God's love
Once you've experienced it
You spread His love to ev'ryone
You want to pass it on

What a wondrous time is spring
When all the trees are budding
The birds begin to sing
The flowers start their blooming
That's how it is with God's love
Once you've experienced it
You want to sing it's fresh like spring
You want to pass it on

That's how it is with God's love
Once you've experienced it
You want to sing it's fresh like spring
You want to pass it on

I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I've found
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you're bound
I'll shout it from the mountain top
I want my world to know
The Lord of love has come to me

I want to pass it on

Overall Meaning

In "Pass It On," EVIE is using the metaphor of a fire to describe the power of God's love. Just like a spark can start a fire and soon everyone around can feel its warmth, once you've experienced God's love, you want to share it with everyone. The second verse compares God's love to spring, a time when everything awakens and starts anew. Just as the flowers bloom and the birds sing with the arrival of spring, experiencing God's love makes you feel like singing and spreading the good news.

The song ends with EVIE expressing her wish for her friend to experience the same happiness she has found through God's love. She encourages her friend to depend on God, no matter where life takes them, and she wants to shout from the mountaintop to let everyone know about the Lord of love. The repeated phrase, "I want to pass it on," reinforces the idea that once you have experienced the power of God's love, you want to share it with others.

Overall, "Pass It On" is a joyful and uplifting song about sharing the love of God. It encourages listeners to embrace God's love and to live in a way that reflects that love to others.

Line by Line Meaning

It only takes a spark
A small beginning may lead to a significant change

To get a fire going
To ignite a spirit of enthusiasm

And soon all those around
Everyone present in the surroundings

Can warm up in its glowing
Can feel the warmth and positive energy

That's how it is with God's love
God's love is contagious and transformative

Once you've experienced it
After feeling His love for oneself

You spread His love to ev'ryone
You feel compelled to share His love with everyone

You want to pass it on
You want to pay it forward and share the love with others

What a wondrous time is spring
Spring signifies a beautiful time of renewal and new beginnings

When all the trees are budding
When the nature around us is undergoing positive transformation

The birds begin to sing
The sound of nature is joyous and pleasing