Without Love
Ernie Toppin Lyrics

oh yeah
Ernie Toppin starts off by affirming the message he's about to share will be one that resonates with his audience.

there's no way without love
Ernie Toppin asserts that it is impossible to live a happy and fulfilling life without love.

i can be happy
Ernie Toppin emphasizes his desire to live a joyous and content life.

truly, without the love of god
Ernie Toppin emphasizes the significance of God's love as the only true source of the love he seeks.

there's no way you can be free
Ernie Toppin highlights the absence of love as the major constraint to experiencing true freedom.

and though i speak with the tongues of angles and of man
Ernie Toppin acknowledges his ability to communicate effectively both in the spiritual and physical realm.

and have the gift of prophecy
Ernie Toppin recognizes his ability to reveal divine messages from God.

understand all mysteries
Ernie Toppin boasts of his knowledge and ability to comprehend all that is hidden.

though i have a faith that can move a mountain
Ernie Toppin acknowledges the strength and extent of his faith in God.

without love i am nothing
Ernie Toppin underscores the fact that love plays a critical role in determining his self-worth.

though i give all i possess to the poor
Ernie Toppin acknowledges his philanthropic nature and desire to help those in need.

and give my body as a sacrifice to be burned in the flame
Ernie Toppin is willing to die for his faith in God.

though i stand in the marketplace making all the mysteries
Ernie Toppin highlights his ability to communicate complex spiritual concepts to the masses.

calling word for word what the wise men have said
Ernie Toppin references the teachings of renowned spiritual leaders and his ability to regurgitate them verbatim.

if i was to gain this world and lose my soul
Ernie Toppin recognizes the temporal nature of material possessions and their inconsequential value compared to eternal salvation.

what would it profit me, nothing at all
Ernie Toppin concludes that amassing wealth at the expense of his soul's salvation and happiness is of no benefit to him whatsoever.

some say they still haven't found what they're looking for
Ernie Toppin acknowledges the existence of people searching for love and purpose.

i can tell you now it's right under your nose
Ernie Toppin believes that the search for love can be found within oneself and God.

you see love suffers long
Ernie Toppin highlights the virtues of love, including patience and perseverance.

love is kind
Ernie Toppin underscores the noble qualities of love such as compassion and benevolence.

love is pure and never ever boasts itself
Ernie Toppin emphasizes the genuine and humble nature of love that never seeks to aggrandize itself.

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love can wait so patiently
Ernie Toppin again underscores the virtue of patience which is a key attribute of love.

love always perseveres and never ever fails
Ernie Toppin acknowledges that love endures through all situations and never fails.

you say that you're lonely lonely lonely
Ernie Toppin empathizes with his listeners who feel unloved and isolated.

let jesus' love in and he will show you love that you've never known
Ernie Toppin suggests that accepting Jesus' love is the key to finding a deeper love that surpasses one's limited understanding.

i am nothing
Ernie Toppin concludes by acknowledging that without love, he is nothing, and that love is the cornerstone of true happiness and fulfillment.