Speak Lord
Tamela Mann Lyrics


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Verse 1:
Here I am again on unsure ground,
Made a move once before
On my own, it was wrong, (I fell down).
Lord, You know how hard it was
When you picked me up,
And I learned to be still,
And wait on Your word.
Chorus 1:
Lord, please bestow on me
A word from Thee,
Lord, speak to me.
Lord, please bestow on me
A word from Thee,
Lord, won't You please speak to me.
Verse 2:
With an anxious heart for the finish line,
Tryin' to fight a battle,
You know it's not yours, (it's the Lord's).
In those times I'm reminded
That I'm on the winning side,
If You speak, surely victory is mine.
Chorus 2:
Lord, please bestow on me
A word from Thee,
Lord, speak to me.
Lord, please bestow on me
A word from Thee,
Lord, won't You please speak.
Bridge:
(Would you speak a word),
(a word of peace) over me,
(I know) things will change;
(Lord, speak...)
Lord, won't You please,
Lord, won't You please speak.
Chorus 3:
Lord, please bestow on me
A word from Thee,
Lord, won't You please.
Vamp 1:
Lord, I wanna hear it,
Lord, I wanna hear
A word from You, Lord, yeah.
Lord, I wanna hear it,
Lord, I wanna hear
A word from You, Lord.
Oh, speak Lord,
Speak Lord, speak Lord.
Vamp 2:
Speak Lord,
Speak Lord,
Speak Lord.
Oh, speak Lord,




Speak Lord,
Speak Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "Speak Lord" by Tamela Mann is a prayer to God for guidance, wisdom, and direction. The singer is acknowledging that they have made mistakes before and have found themselves on unsure ground again. They are seeking the Lord's intervention by asking Him to speak and bestow a word of advice. The singer is anxious and feeling burdened, but recognizes that if God speaks, victory is assured. The bridge is a call for God to speak a word of peace over the singer's life, knowing that things will change for the better. The repetition in the chorus and the vamps expresses the singer's desperate need to hear from God and their willingness to listen and follow His words.


The song's message is a relatable one, as many people find themselves at crossroads in their lives and seek reassurance and guidance from a higher power. The lyrics emphasize the importance of waiting on God's word and trusting that He knows what is best for us. The song's melody is soulful and uplifting, adding to its overall inspirational message. It is a reminder to continuously seek God's direction and to be open to His guidance, even when life seems uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am again on unsure ground,
I am in a situation that I am not familiar with and I do not know what to do.


Made a move once before
I have tried to do something in the past.


On my own, it was wrong, (I fell down).
I made a mistake and suffered the consequences.


Lord, You know how hard it was
You understand the difficulty of my situation.


When you picked me up,
When You helped me recover.


And I learned to be still,
I realized that sometimes it's better to wait in silence.


And wait on Your word.
To listen to Your guidance and direction.


Lord, please bestow on me
I humbly request of You.


A word from Thee,
To receive a message from You.


Lord, speak to me.
To communicate with me.


With an anxious heart for the finish line,
I am eager to finish this task, but I am also worried.


Tryin' to fight a battle,
I am trying to overcome a struggle.


You know it's not yours, (it's the Lord's).
This is not something I can handle alone. I need Your help.


In those times I'm reminded
I am encouraged and remember.


That I'm on the winning side,
I am confident that I will prevail.


If You speak, surely victory is mine.
If You give me a message, I will succeed.


(Would you speak a word),
Please consider sharing a message.


(a word of peace) over me,
A message that will bring me tranquility.


(I know) things will change;
I understand that circumstances can improve.


(Lord, speak...)
I am requesting once more for You to communicate.


Lord, won't You please,
I implore You.


Lord, won't You please speak.
Please share a message with me, Lord.


Lord, I wanna hear it,
I desperately yearn for it.


Lord, I wanna hear
I desire to listen to it.


A word from You, Lord, yeah.
A message specifically from You, Lord.


Oh, speak Lord,
I plead with You to speak, Lord.


Speak Lord,
I ask that You reveal Yourself to me, Lord.


Speak Lord.
I request to hear Your voice, Lord.




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