Without Love
Sierra Lyrics


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When I'm up against the wall
When I want to scream and kick and fall
I try to close my eyes and listen
For a voice so very small
When I feel attacked
And I want to give some of it back
I need to get down on my knees and pray for love
Without love
I know that I would be nothing
Without love
I would have nothing to give
Without love
My heart would beat for no reason
There wouldn't be a reason to live
Without love

I've been known to build up walls of fear
Around my heart and hide in here
Let emotions cloud my vision
'Til I can't see clear
And I can fight with those who disagree
Or I can reach out with words of mercy
With the kind of love Christ Jesus gives to me





So let me love my brother like You first loved me
A heart full of compassion is all I really need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Sierra's song "Without Love" are a reflection of the power of love to transform and heal even in the most difficult circumstances. The song acknowledges the reality of life's challenges and the temptation to respond with anger or frustration. However, it encourages listeners to push past these negative emotions and turn to love instead. The first verse paints a picture of someone feeling trapped and overwhelmed, but by closing their eyes and listening for a small voice, they find hope and strength in love.


The chorus repeats the message that without love, life is empty and meaningless. It's a reminder that love is the foundation for everything we do and without it, we are lost. The second verse acknowledges the tendency we all have to build walls around our hearts and avoid vulnerability. But the song suggests that this approach only leads to more pain and confusion. Instead, we should open our hearts and show compassion to others, just as Jesus did.


The final few lines of the song offer a calling to action. We are all called to love one another, and by doing so, we fulfill our purpose in life. "So let me love my brother like You first loved me, a heart full of compassion is all I really need." These lyrics remind us that love isn't just a feeling or an idea - it's something we must actively pursue and practice every day.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm up against the wall
When I face difficult situations and feel stuck


When I want to scream and kick and fall
When I feel frustrated and overwhelmed by circumstances


I try to close my eyes and listen
I attempt to calm myself and focus inwardly


For a voice so very small
For a quiet internal guidance or intuition


When I feel attacked
When I perceive hostility or negativity directed towards me


And I want to give some of it back
And I feel the urge to retaliate or respond with aggression


I need to get down on my knees and pray for love
I know that I must seek a greater sense of love and compassion to overcome negativity


Without love
In the absence of love


I know that I would be nothing
I recognize that my identity and worth are tied to love


I would have nothing to give
Without love, I would lack the ability to show kindness or generosity towards others


My heart would beat for no reason
My life would lack purpose or meaning


There wouldn't be a reason to live
My existence would lack significance or fulfillment


I've been known to build up walls of fear
I have a tendency to distance myself emotionally due to fear or insecurity


Around my heart and hide in here
I use emotional barriers as a means of self-protection


Let emotions cloud my vision
Allowing intense feelings to impair my judgement and perspective


'Til I can't see clear
Until my viewpoint becomes obscured or distorted


And I can fight with those who disagree
And I can engage in conflict with those who hold differing opinions


Or I can reach out with words of mercy
Alternatively, I can show compassion through my words and actions


With the kind of love Christ Jesus gives to me
Drawing on a sense of divine love and spirituality as a source of guidance and inspiration


So let me love my brother like You first loved me
May I demonstrate unconditional love towards others, just as I have been shown by a higher power


A heart full of compassion is all I really need
I recognize that cultivating empathy and kindness within myself is the most important thing I can do




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOEL HANSON (2682), WENDI FOY GREEN

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