As of 2006, she has released nineteen albums. Thirty-two of her singles have reached the Number 1 position on Christian radio national airplay charts. These include "He Is Exalted", "God Is In Control", "We Bow Down" and "The Warrior Is A Child". She has received five GMA Dove Awards, and three American Songwriter Awards.
Some of Paris' songs have been included in the hymnals by a variety of churches including the United Methodist church and various Charismatic churches. In recent years, Paris has focused on recording new versions of some of her worship standards and writing new praise and worship music in contrast to contemporary Christian pop songs that she released the latter 1990s.
Her uncle, Loren Cunningham is the founder of Youth With A Mission, while her family started Ecclesia College in Elm Springs, Arkansas, where her brother Oren Paris III is president and father Oren Paris II is chancellor. Paris herself studied theology and sacred music, though she has claimed to have placed little emphasis in her formal studies on composition or songwriting. Beyond songwriting, she is the author of four books, three of which focus on contemporary Christian theology.
She and her husband Jack Wright have one child, Jack Paris Wright, born April 29, 2001.
Although widely associated for much of her career with Star Song Records, EMI switched her over to the Sparrow label in 1996, before her contract ended after 2003. In 2005, she switched to Michael Coleman's INO label.
More Than I Can Say
Twila Paris Lyrics
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Now I know You better, I run to You
I am a little older now, You know it's true
Maybe a little wiser, too, I run to You
And I can see deeper than I did before
I do believe, never have I been so sure
That I need You every minute, every day
That I need You more than I could ever say
Ooh, I run to You
Ooh, what else would I do?
I run to You, ooh, I run to You
Ooh
Even on the sad days, I run to You
Even on the good days, too, I run to You
Even before all else fails, You know it's true
You are the wind in my sails, I run to You
And I can see deeper than I did before
I do believe, never have I been so sure
That I need You every footstep, all the way
That I need You so much more than I can say
In the song "More Than I Can Say" by Twila Paris, the lyrics depict a faithful relationship with God. The singer expresses their appreciation and dependency on God, stating that they "run to" Him in both good and bad times. The line "Maybe a little wiser, too, I run to You" implies that the singer has grown and gained insight over time, leading them to rely on God even more.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they have developed a deeper understanding of their faith and a stronger belief in God's presence in their life. They recognize that they need God every minute, every day, and more than they could ever express. The repetition of "Ooh, I run to You" emphasizes the singer's conviction and emphasizes the importance of their relationship with God.
Overall, "More Than I Can Say" is a song about the comfort and guidance that comes from a close relationship with God. The lyrics reflect a deep appreciation for God's constant presence and guidance in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster now than ever, I run to You
I am running to you faster than ever before.
Now I know You better, I run to You
I am running to you because I know you better now.
I am a little older now, You know it's true
I am a little older now and you know this is true.
Maybe a little wiser, too, I run to You
I am maybe a little wiser now and I am running to you.
And I can see deeper than I did before
I can see deeper now than before.
I do believe, never have I been so sure
I have never been so sure; I really believe.
That I need You every minute, every day
I really need you every minute of every day.
That I need You more than I could ever say
I need you more than I could express verbally.
Ooh, I run to You
I am running to you eagerly.
Ooh, what else would I do?
What else would I do but run to you?
I run to You, ooh, I run to You
I am running to you with great emotion.
Even on the sad days, I run to You
Even on my sad days, I am running to you.
Even on the good days, too, I run to You
Even on my good days, I am still running to you.
Even before all else fails, You know it's true
Even before everything else fails, you know it is true.
You are the wind in my sails, I run to You
You are the force that propels me; I am running to you.
That I need You every footstep, all the way
I need you with every single footstep I take.
That I need You so much more than I can say
I need you much more than words can express.
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