Pam Thum was the only child of traveling evangelists Bruce and Ruth Thum, producers of the very popular and unique drama, Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames. The experience, which never kept them in the same place for more than a month, had both positive and negative effects on Pam.
Thum's parents were very dedicated Christians and carried Jesus into every aspect of their lives. They taught her a great deal about prayer and helped give her the assurance that Jesus was always with her. Still, Thum grew up in a very adult world and often felt quite lonely. She learned to depend on Jesus at a very early age and often made up little songs to sing to Him to help her not feel so lonely and scared. Jesus was one of the only constants in her life and she knew she never wanted to leave Him.
Pam's music career began when she was three years old and started singing on stage. As the years went on, Pam began to realize the effect music had on people and the hope that the words she sang often gave them. "I wanted them to feel the peace I did when I sang to God. I wanted them to feel as though Jesus were hugging them through my music."
And so it began. Pam Thum started writing songs when she was 16 and decided to pursue songwriting and performing as her own full time ministry. In 1987, Pam was offered a songwriting contract after her song "We Are An Army" was recorded by Trace Balin. She was offered a recording contract in 1992 and released her self titled debut album in 1993. The record was a huge success, with six of the songs making the top ten. She also received a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year.
Pam Thum's albums:
Pam Thum, 1993
Faithful, 1994
Feel the Healing, 1995
Believe, 1997
Thum's geatest influences have been her parents and her Aunt Myrtle. Aunt Myrtle was a bundle of energy and was always hugging someone, taking people to church, baking cookies, teaching Sunday School, or singing joyfully to the Lord. Thum's greatest desire in her music is to be like her Aunt Myrtle and to love others where they're at and point them to Jesus.
Perhaps one of the most surprising things that came out of Pam's immediate success was her popularity in South Africa. Shortly after the release of her first album, the readers of JOY Magazine, a Christian publication in South Africa, named her Best International Female Artist of 1993. On her first trip there, she was greeted by an enormous group of fans and a hotel room filled with flowers. Thum believes that God has given her a special platform in South Africa and she desires to use it for His glory.
Today, Pam is married to Stephen Marshall and together they have built Pam Thum Ministries, which is partnered with several other "world-changing" ministries. Her mission remains the same - to fearlessly share the Good News of Christ with the world and encourage others to do the same. "We have the greatest news for this world," says Pam, "and we've spent too many years acting as if we're in some kind of secret club. People are living and dying without Jesus -- hurt, hatred, sickness, and fear have ruled for too long. I just feel an urgency that we've got to shake off the apathy in our lives and get bold and direct about our faith."
If Ever There Was Love
Pam Thum Lyrics
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I got to wonderin' it's been so long
Would I ever find someone who'd make me belong
Who holds the power to unlock these dreams
Who'd understand me and make me believe
Straight out of nowhere
Your love came and brought me home
If ever there was love
Got the feelin' this is it
With every beat my heart
Deep inside keeps finding it
With everything I've got
Every chance I'm giving it
I'm talkin' love, sweet love
Heartaches a memory, hurts out the door
It's like nothin' that I've felt before
I feel so safe when I'm lost in Your eyes
This time's for certain, there's no compromise
I'm finally somewhere where I'll never be alone
It's so clear this time
If ever there was love
Got the feelin' this is it
With every beat my heart
Deep inside keeps finding it
With everything I've got
Every chance I'm giving it
I'm talkin' love, sweet love
If ever there was love
Now I know that I can say
Anything at all
I know love will find a way
No longer will my dreams
Or forever have to wait
I'm talkin' love, sweet love
Love, love, love
There ain't no mystery
With something that's so real
Whenever You're here with me
I can't believe
That there's so much that I feel
Straight out of nowhere
Your love came and brought me home
If ever, now's the time
If ever there was
If ever there was
Oh, if ever there was love
(If ever there was)
I've got it now, uh-huh
If ever
Ah, yeah
If ever
If ever there was love, sweet love
If ever there was love
Got the feelin' this is it
With every beat my heart
Deep inside keeps finding it
With everything I've got
Every chance I'm giving it
I'm talkin' love, sweet love
If ever there was love
Now I know that I can say
Anything at all
I know love will find a way
No longer will my dreams
Or forever have to wait
I'm talkin' love, sweet love
If ever there was love
Got the feelin' this is it
With every beat my heart
Deep inside keeps finding it
With everything I've got
Every chance I'm giving it
Love, sweet love
Ooh...
The song "If Ever There Was Love" by Pam Thum is an ode to finding real, true love. The singer of the song sings about their frustration with trying to find someone who "makes them belong" and "unlocks their dreams." However, all of that changes when they meet the person they believe truly fills that void. The singer talks about how this love feels different than anything they've experienced before, and they feel safe, understood, and happy for what seems like the first time. They make it clear that they are willing to give everything they have, every chance they get, to make this love work. The chorus drives home the point that this love is the real deal and that the singer has finally found what they've been looking for.
Overall, the song is uplifting and romantic, emphasizing the importance of finding love that feels genuine and fulfilling. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, making it a feel-good anthem that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I got to wonderin' it's been so long
After being alone for a while, I began to wonder if I would ever find love.
Would I ever find someone who'd make me belong
I yearned for someone who could make me feel like I belonged and fit in somewhere.
Who holds the power to unlock these dreams
I wanted to find someone who could help me achieve my dreams and make them a reality.
Who'd understand me and make me believe
I longed for someone who could understand me and help me believe in myself and my dreams.
Straight out of nowhere
Suddenly and unexpectedly,
Your love came and brought me home
I met someone who loved me and made me feel like I was home, safe and comfortable.
If ever, now's the time
If there was ever a time when I needed love and companionship, it was now.
If ever there was love
This is the kind of love that I always hoped for and imagined.
Got the feelin' this is it
I am confident that this is the kind of love that I have been looking for.
With every beat my heart
My heart beats faster and stronger when I think about this love.
Deep inside keeps finding it
This love is not just a superficial feeling, but something deep inside my soul that I can't ignore.
With everything I've got
I am willing to give everything I have to make this love work.
Every chance I'm giving it
Every opportunity that I have, I am giving my all to this love.
Heartaches a memory, hurts out the door
All my past heartaches and hurts no longer matter, I have moved on to a better place.
It's like nothin' that I've felt before
This love is different from anything I have experienced in the past.
I feel so safe when I'm lost in Your eyes
When I look into the eyes of my love, I feel completely safe and secure.
This time's for certain, there's no compromise
I am sure that this love is real and there is no need for any compromises or doubts.
I'm finally somewhere where I'll never be alone
I have found a place where I feel like I am never alone, even when I am physically by myself.
Now I know that I can say anything at all
I feel free to express my true self and say anything to my love without fear of being judged or rejected.
I know love will find a way
I am confident that this love will overcome any obstacles that may come our way.
No longer will my dreams
My dreams are now within reach, and I have someone by my side to help me achieve them.
Or forever have to wait
I don't have to wait any longer to find love and happiness.
There ain't no mystery
This love is not complicated or confusing, it is simple and pure.
With something that's so real
This love is so genuine and authentic that there is no doubt in my mind about it.
Whenever You're here with me
Whenever I am with my love, I feel complete and happy.
I can't believe
I am still amazed and astonished by the depth and intensity of this love.
Love, sweet love
This love is sweet, tender, and beautiful.
Writer(s): Robert White Johnson, Bill Cuomo
Contributed by Caroline G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.