Live To Tell
Geoff Moore Lyrics
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That actions speak louder than words
And love that is seen
Means much more than love that's just heard
That's the way that is was with our Savior
Whose life told the story of love
Someone was watching
Dying to know what He knew so well
It helped them believe it
If they could just see it
That's why Jesus lived to tell
Now this is my prayer
Lord, help me to live what I say
For so many times,
I know that my actions betray
Let it be like it was with my Savior
Let my life tell His story of love
Cause someone is watching
Someone is listening
Dying to know what we know so well
It will help them believe it
If in us they see it
That's why we must live...
CHORUS:
I will live to tell
Of the One who has rescued my heart
I will live to tell
Of the One who can bring a new start
Take my life and let it be,
A reflection of You for the whole world to see
The God who is alive and well
I will live to tell
Someone is watching
Someone is listening
Could be your neighbor, your brother, your friend
It will help them believe it
If in you they see Him
So what will you do....
The song Live to Tell by Geoff Moore & The Distance propagates the message of the importance of actions in expressing love and faith. The lyrics convey that love and faith are best expressed through actions and not words. It talks about how the actions of Jesus Christ made people believe in his message of love, and how his love story is exemplified through his life. The song also urges one to live a life that tells the story of love, just like Jesus did.
The verses of the song highlight the importance of the actions of the Savior, whose life story became the message of love. The lyrics suggest that people are not convinced by mere words; instead, it is the actions that make them believe. The song speaks to the heart of the listener, urging them to live a life that reflects the love of God. It emphasizes the need to live what they preach, so that others can see the love of God in the way they live.
The chorus emphasizes the need to live to tell the story of God, who can rescue and bring a new beginning in life. The lyrics urge the listeners to reflect God's love to the world and become the reflection of God, so that others can see Him in them. The song emphasizes that everyone's actions can impact someone's faith, and thus the need to be mindful of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all heard it said
It's a common saying that we're all familiar with
That actions speak louder than words
People are often more influenced by what they see than what they hear
And love that is seen
Love that is observable, tangible, and lived out in action
Means much more than love that's just heard
This type of love is more powerful than love that is only spoken
That's the way that is was with our Savior
Jesus demonstrated his love for people through his actions, rather than just talking about it
Whose life told the story of love
Jesus' life was a testimony to the love he had for people
Someone was watching
There were individuals who observed Jesus' life and actions
Someone was listening
People were attuned to Jesus' words and teachings
Dying to know what He knew so well
People wanted to understand and absorb the great truths that Jesus possessed
It helped them believe it
Observing Jesus' life and teachings gave people greater faith
If they could just see it
Seeing Jesus' love in action was a powerful way for people to understand and experience the gospel
That's why Jesus lived to tell
Jesus' mission was to help people understand God's love, and he did this by living out his love for others
Now this is my prayer
The singer is expressing a desire for God's help in living out his/her faith
Lord, help me to live what I say
The singer wants to be true to their beliefs and walk the walk, not just talk the talk
For so many times,
The singer recognizes that they have fallen short in their faith
I know that my actions betray
The singer's choices and behavior don't always line up with their professed beliefs
Let it be like it was with my Savior
The singer wants their life to be a reflection of Jesus' example of love
Let my life tell His story of love
The singer wants their life to be a means of sharing the gospel message
Cause someone is watching
Others are paying attention to the way the singer lives their life
Someone is listening
People are attuned to what the singer says and does
Dying to know what we know so well
Many people are spiritually hungry and seeking answers to life's big questions
It will help them believe it
If they see the singer living out their faith, they will be more likely to believe in the gospel message
If in us they see it
Through observing the singer's life and example
That's why we must live...
The singer emphasizes the importance of living out one's faith in a tangible way
I will live to tell
The singer commits to using their life and actions as a means of sharing the gospel
Of the One who has rescued my heart
The singer shares the story of how Jesus has saved and transformed them
Of the One who can bring a new start
Jesus has the power to renew and transform lives
Take my life and let it be,
The singer offers up their life for God to use as He sees fit
A reflection of You for the whole world to see
The singer wants their life to reflect God's love to everyone around them
The God who is alive and well
Emphasis on the living, present God who is active in our world
Someone is watching
Others are paying attention to the singer's life and example
Someone is listening
People are attuned to what the singer says and does
Could be your neighbor, your brother, your friend
People in the singer's immediate surroundings are observing their life and behavior
It will help them believe it
Through observing the singer's life and example, they may be more likely to believe the gospel message
If in you they see Him
The singer's life must reflect God's love and compassion to those around them
So what will you do....
The song ends with a challenge to the listener: how will you choose to live out your faith?
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.