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.
Nothing But Love
Twila Paris Lyrics
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Oh, nothing but love
He was an independent son, always on the run
No time to listen to the Father
He stood alone to face the gale, so afraid to fail
Afraid to listen to a brother
The candle in his heart burst into flame
And patiently, oh so patiently
The voice of mercy, truth and light
Spoke once again into the night
How can this be?
What do we see?
Nothing but love in its purest form
Nothing but love would go into the storm
Challenge the pride clouding his eyes
Nothing but love could lead him in
Nothing but love would do it again
Is there an independent son with a heart gone wild?
Be still and listen to the Father
So underneath the weight you bear, so afraid to share
Open the curtain to a brother
And suddenly more than memory
The candle in your heart can be a flame
And patiently, oh so patiently
The voice of mercy, truth and light
Will speak again into the night
How can this be?
Who do you see?
(What do you see?)
(What do you see? What do you see?)
Nothing but love in its purest form
Nothing but love would go into the storm
Challenge the pride clouding your eyes
Nothing but love could lead you in
Nothing but love would do it again
When you fall at His feet
And your heart has been humbled and broken
Then the God of compassion will reach down His hand
And He will lift you up, He will lift you up
Nothing but love in its purest form
Nothing but love would go into the storm
And challenge the pride clouding our eyes
Nothing but love could lead us in
Nothing but love
Nothing but love
Nothing but love
Nothing but love
Nothing but love
Nothing but love
The song "Nothing But Love" by Twila Paris is a heartfelt ballad that speaks about the transformative power of love, specifically God's love. The song narrates the story of an independent son who constantly runs away from his Father and is always in fear of failing. He comes to a realization that the only way he can conquer his fears is by listening to his brother and embracing the love that the Father has for him. Suddenly, his candle ignites, and his heart bursts into flames.
The lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of opening oneself to love and embracing the strength that comes with it. The independent son is portrayed as a person who is afraid to fail, and this fear clouds his judgment, and he is unable to see the love that has always been there. The chorus emphasizes the idea that nothing but love can conquer our fears and help us weather any storm in life. The power of love can lead us to humility and the realization that there is strength in acknowledging our weaknesses.
In essence, the song is a reminder that in difficult times, the only way to overcome our fears is by leaning on love. The lyrics, supported by the simple melody, create a powerful message that uplifts the listener and leaves them with hope and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, nothing but love
Love is the sole subject of this song.
He was an independent son, always on the run
The main character was self-reliant and never stayed in one place for too long.
No time to listen to the Father
He neglected his relationship with God.
He stood alone to face the gale, so afraid to fail
He was fearful of failure.
Afraid to listen to a brother
He was also afraid of establishing relationships with other people.
Then suddenly like a memory
Out of nowhere, he remembered something from his past.
The candle in his heart burst into flame
This memory reignited his passion for God.
And patiently, oh so patiently
God spoke to him slowly but surely.
The voice of mercy, truth and light
God's voice is compassionate, truthful, and enlightening.
Spoke once again into the night
God reached out to him again.
How can this be?
The main character is astonished by this encounter.
What do we see?
He is also curious about what God has planned for him.
Nothing but love in its purest form
The only thing that mattered in this encounter was love.
Nothing but love would go into the storm
Only love could help him endure the struggles to come.
Challenge the pride clouding his eyes
The main character must overcome his pride.
Nothing but love could lead him in
Only love could guide him forward.
Nothing but love would do it again
If he could do it all over, he would still choose love.
Is there an independent son with a heart gone wild?
The song addresses those who are like the main character.
Be still and listen to the Father
The song encourages those people to take a moment to listen to God.
So underneath the weight you bear, so afraid to share
They may be carrying a burden that's hard to share with others.
Open the curtain to a brother
The song encourages them to open up and find a fellow believer to confide in.
And suddenly more than memory
Once they make that connection, they will gain more than just memories.
The candle in your heart can be a flame
Their passion for God can be reignited.
And patiently, oh so patiently
God will speak to them just like he did before.
The voice of mercy, truth and light
God's voice is still there and is still compassionate, truthful, and enlightening.
Will speak again into the night
God will always reach out, even in the darkest moments.
Who do you see?
The song now redirects the focus from the main character to the listener.
(What do you see?)
The song urges the listener to question themselves.
Nothing but love in its purest form
The answer, according to the song, is love.
Nothing but love would go into the storm
Only love can help someone get through tough times.
Challenge the pride clouding your eyes
The song urges them to overcome their own pride.
Nothing but love could lead you in
Only love can guide them forward.
Nothing but love would do it again
Love is the only thing that matters in the end.
When you fall at His feet
The song describes a moment of surrender to God.
And your heart has been humbled and broken
It is only then that God begins to work in the person's heart.
Then the God of compassion will reach down His hand
God is compassionate and reaches out to those who have surrendered to him.
And He will lift you up, He will lift you up
God will help them rise above their struggles.
Nothing but love in its purest form
The song ends with a reaffirmation that love is the only thing that matters.
Nothing but love
Love is the only thing that remains important and enduring.
Nothing but love
Love is the only thing that remains when everything else fades away.
Nothing but love
Love is all that God wants for us.
Nothing but love
In the end, love is what will guide and sustain us.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: TWILA PARIS
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