Words
Hawk Nelson (Feat. Bart Millard of Mercy Me) Lyrics
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They've made me feel set free
They've made me feel like a criminal
Made me feel like a king
They've lifted my heart
To places I'd never been
And they've dragged me down
Words can build you up
Words can break you down
Start a fire in your heart or
Put it out
Let my words be life
Let my words be truth
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
You can heal the heartache
Speak over the fear
(Speak over the fear)
God, Your voice is the only thing
We need to hear
(We need to hear)
Words can build us up
Words can break us down
Start a fire in our hearts or
Put it out
Let my words be life
Let my words be truth
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
(Back to You)
Let the words I say
(Let the words I say)
Be the sound of Your grace
(Sound like Your grace)
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
I wanna speak Your love
Not just another noise
Oh, I wanna be Your light
I wanna be Your voice
Let my words be life
Let my words be truth
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
(Back to You)
Let the words I say
(Let the words I say)
Be the sound of Your grace
(Sound like Your grace)
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
(Back to You)
Words can build us up
Words can break us down
Start a fire in our hearts
Or put it out
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
The song "Words" by Hawk Nelson ft. Bart Millard is a powerful and inspiring call to be mindful of the words that we speak. The song acknowledges the way that words can be both uplifting and damaging, holding the power to build someone up or tear them down. The lyrics convey the idea that the words we choose to speak to ourselves and others are incredibly powerful, and that they should always be used in a way that points towards something greater than ourselves. The song encourages listeners to use their words to spread truth, to let their words be a reflection of God's grace, and to be a light in the world.
The song is written in a simple and catchy style, with a chorus that is easy to sing along to. The message of the song is also conveyed through the use of dynamic changes in the music, with quiet and contemplative moments followed by bursts of energy and power.
Line by Line Meaning
They've made me feel like a prisoner
I've felt restricted and trapped by some words
They've made me feel set free
Other words have given me freedom and release
They've made me feel like a criminal
Some words have made me feel guilty or ashamed
Made me feel like a king
But other words have had the opposite effect, uplifting and empowering me
They've lifted my heart
Words have had a profound emotional impact on me
To places I'd never been
Taking me to new and unexpected emotional heights
And they've dragged me down
But some words have had a negative effect, pulling me down emotionally
Back to where I began
Returning me to a negative or stagnant emotional state
Words can build you up
Words have the power to uplift and inspire
Words can break you down
But they can also tear down and discourage
Start a fire in your heart or
Words can ignite strong emotions and passions
Put it out
Or quash those feelings completely
Let my words be life
I want to speak life-giving words
Let my words be truth
And words that are honest and genuine
Unless it points the world back to You
And words that ultimately bring people closer to God
You can heal the heartache
God's words have the power to heal emotional pain
Speak over the fear
And conquer our fears with words of strength and courage
God, Your voice is the only thing
God's voice is the most powerful and meaningful of all
We need to hear
And we need to listen to it attentively
Let the words I say be the sound of Your grace
I want my words to reflect God's grace and love
I wanna speak Your love
I want to share God's love through my words
Not just another noise
But in a meaningful and impactful way, not just for the sake of speaking
Oh, I wanna be Your light
I want my words to be a source of hope and encouragement
I wanna be Your voice
And to speak God's truth and love to others
Or put it out
Words can also have a negative and discouraging impact
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: Jonathan Steingard, Matt Hammitt, Seth Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gravelord Nito
You don't have to do everything everyone says to be a doormat, as communication and persuasion/conversation often neglects physical action.
Not everyone who shows signs of being impolite at times is a jerk, and what you say is true about no one being perfect. Thus, why on Earth are you starting an argument over this? It's illogical.
Of course I'm careful about what I say, that's how I get on in life. In this scenario, I did not need to be careful at all, because a juvenile young boy was showing signs of becoming brainwashed. It is only instinctual as a human being to want to save him before it is too late. Stop relating this to the bigger picture, it doesn't aid your cause in the slightest, because this isn't a big thing, you are making it one.
It doesn't matter to me what God says, I follow my own rules and principles in life, and I get by just fine. This poor young boy is going to grow up with ridiculous ideas about a necessary being which is supposedly the creator of contingency. I don't want that to happen to anybody if I can help it, as an atheist.
Words can leave a mark, and that was exactly my intention. It sounds a though he is on the wrong path, and I am here to set him straight. Don't worry about his mental well being, I am doing quite the opposite of corrupting him.
Elias Bernet
They've made me feel like a prisoner
They've made me feel set free
They've made me feel like a criminal
Made me feel like a king
They've lifted my heart
To places I'd never been
And they've dragged me down
Back to where I began
Words can build you up
Words can break you down
Start a fire in your heart or
Put it out
Let my words be life
Let my words be truth
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
You can heal the heartache
Speak over the fear
(Speak over the fear)
God, Your voice is the only thing
We need to hear
(We need to hear)
Words can build us up
Words can break us down
Start a fire in our hearts or
Put it out
Let my words be life
Let my words be truth
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
(Back to You)
Let the words I say
(Let the words I say)
Be the sound of Your grace
(Sound like Your grace)
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
I wanna speak Your love
Not just another noise
Oh, I wanna be Your light
I wanna be Your voice
Let my words be life
Let my words be truth
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
(Back to You)
Let the words I say
(Let the words I say)
Be the sound of Your grace
(Sound like Your grace)
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
(Back to You)
Words can build us up
Words can break us down
Start a fire in our hearts
Or put it out
I don't wanna say a word
Unless it points the world back to You
FqlconYT
Hey you, yeah you sitting behind the screen reading this. I want you to know that you are beautiful/handsome just the way you are and don't doubt a thing about God because he can do anything, God is always with you god bless. And have a great day!. 😘
That Slytherin Girl
Thank you so much! And happy Easter!
C/MSgt Zechariah Garland
Thank you...I needed that.
Claudia Manriquez
I receive. The same for you. Blessings
EJ Baker
Thank you. Amen!
Upkar Singh
Thank you 🙏🏻
EternalAmos
This song is powerful! It feels so good!
Angelina R.
I love hawk nelson, I'm glad he praises Jesus with his music.
Amelia
I agree
luke Confer
Hawk Nelson is a band