With All the Words
Jodie Manross Lyrics

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I have an aimless soul,
But you give me direction
In arms with a gentle hold,
You are a divine distraction
And if stars could complement,
And if moon could claim inspiration,
They would call on you
With the sweetest intentions.

Chorus:
With all the words I've thought
And for all the times I've said
I need, I want, I long, I hope
With you this love begins.
Within your leaving did night choke my eyes
But upon your return, I woke with you in my arms
There are truths we know but can't make ourselves see
You are my windfall, I'm forever blessed
So now I gently breathe.
Chorus
I recognized myself in you
And only truth was found
No pretenses, No defenses
Only common ground.
And we are
And we are
And we are bound.

Chorus (twice)

Overall Meaning

In Jodie Manross's song, "With All the Words," the lyrics describe a person whose soul feels aimless and lost, until they find someone who gives them direction and purpose. The subject of the song finds solace and peace in the arms of their loved one, who provides a divine distraction from the uncertainties of life. The lyrics suggest that if the stars and moon could speak, they would call on the loved one with the sweetest of intentions, indicating that the love between the two is pure and true.

The chorus of the song emphasizes how important the love shared between the two individuals is. The subject of the song has thought about their love and expressed their desire for it many times, but now with their loved one, their love begins. The lyrics suggest that the person's love for their partner has allowed them to see the truth about themselves and appreciate the common ground they share. The song ends with them acknowledging that they are bound to one another and that their love is a true windfall.

Overall, "With All the Words" is a beautiful love song that describes how love can provide direction and purpose to a person's life. The lyrics suggest that true love is all-encompassing and allows individuals to recognize their true selves.

Line by Line Meaning

I have an aimless soul,
My soul lacks purpose or direction.

But you give me direction
You guide me and give me a sense of purpose.

In arms with a gentle hold,
When you hold me tenderly,

You are a divine distraction
You are a wonderful and delightful distraction from the worries of life.

And if stars could complement,
If the stars could praise,

And if moon could claim inspiration,
And if the moon could take credit for inspiring me,

They would call on you
They would attribute my inspiration to you.

With the sweetest intentions.
With the purest and most loving intentions.

Within your leaving did night choke my eyes
When you left, I was overwhelmed with sadness and felt like the darkness had taken over.

But upon your return, I woke with you in my arms
When you came back, I felt alive again and held you close.

There are truths we know but can't make ourselves see
Sometimes we are aware of the truth, but we cannot fully grasp it.