Van Zant is an American musical duo composed of brothers Donnie and Johnny … Read Full Bio ↴Van Zant is an American musical duo composed of brothers Donnie and Johnny Van Zant. Both are brothers of the late Ronnie Van Zant, former lead singer for the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Johnny became the lead vocalist for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987; Donnie is the leader and vocalist of .38 Special, also a Southern rock band.

Johnny recorded as a member of the 1980's southern rock band The Johnny Van Zant Band which released albums in 1980, 1981 and 1982. The band shortened its name to Van Zant for the release of its fourth album in 1985, the eponymous Van Zant, which saw some chart success with "You've Got to Believe in Love" and "I'm a Fighter". However, this band was not the same as the current version of Van Zant and did not include brother Donnie.

Johnny released another album under his full name in 1990, but spent most of his time in that period singing for the Lynyrd Skynyrd reunion group. He joined up with Donnie, and they revived the Van Zant name to release an album in 1998, which led to a follow up album in 2001. They have also released two albums to the country music format: 2005's Get Right with the Man and 2007's My Kind of Country. Overall, the group has had two singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks charts (the prior incarnation of Van Zant also had two), and six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Can't Say It Loud Enough
Van Zant Lyrics

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Some people think that a lie ain't a lie
If you find enough fools to believe it
My daddy said that the truth is the truth
And there just ain't no space in between it

We're all searchin'
For something that is real
Once you have found it

Don't look back, hold on to what you feel

Can't say it loud enough
Can't say it proud enough
Can't feel it deep enough
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe

I see the eyes of a child bearing fire
In the photo right next to my window
I see the shadow of a man at my side
Feel his spirit each time the wind blows

Follow your heart
Wherever it may lead
Remember who you are
Don't let no one take away your dreams

Can't say it loud enough
Can't say it proud enough
Can't feel it deep enough
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe

Stand up and shout it out
Believe it without a doubt
Stand to your heart and know that you are
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe

You never know the feeling
No you gotta take the chance
Don't you know the power's in your hands

Some people think that a lie ain't a lie
If you find enough fools to believe it
My daddy said that the truth is the truth
And there just ain't no space in between it

Can't say it loud enough
Can't say it proud enough
Can't feel it deep enough
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe

Stand up and shout it out
Believe it without a doubt
Stand to your heart and know that you are
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe
Whatever you believe

Oh, can't say it loud enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Van Zant's song "Can't Say It Loud Enough" are centered around the theme of belief and standing up for what you believe in. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the contradiction between truth and lies. While some people may consider something to be true if enough people believe it, the singer's father asserts that there can be no middle ground between truth and falsehood.

The rest of the song emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and your beliefs. The chorus emphasizes that this is something you must feel deeply and be proud of. The verses touch on the idea of finding inspiration and strength in others, whether they be a child with unbridled energy or a spiritual presence felt in the wind.

Ultimately, the song is a call to action. We must stand up for what we believe in and not let anyone take away our dreams. We must shout it out without a doubt and be proud of what we believe. The song is ultimately a message of hope and inspiration for those who may be struggling to stay true to themselves or find their place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people think that a lie ain't a lie If you find enough fools to believe it
People sometimes convince themselves that lying is not really lying as long as there are enough people who accept it as true.

My daddy said that the truth is the truth And there just ain't no space in between it
The singer's father taught him that there is no in-between when it comes to the truth - it is either true or false.

We're all searchin' For something that is real Once you have found it Don't look back, hold on to what you feel
Everyone is searching for something genuine and once you find it, it is important to hold on to it and not get distracted by other things.

Can't say it loud enough Can't say it proud enough Can't feel it deep enough Whatever you believe Whatever you believe
The artist is so firm in his convictions that he cannot express them strongly, loudly, or deeply enough, and invites others to do the same.

I see the eyes of a child bearing fire In the photo right next to my window I see the shadow of a man at my side Feel his spirit each time the wind blows
The artist sees different symbols of people who lived their life full of energy and intensity, and that inspires him to do the same.

Follow your heart Wherever it may lead Remember who you are Don't let no one take away your dreams
The singer encourages us to always follow our dreams and stay true to ourselves, no matter what others may say or do.

Stand up and shout it out Believe it without a doubt Stand to your heart and know that you are Whatever you believe Whatever you believe Whatever you believe
The singer urges us to be confident and unwavering in our beliefs, to stand up for what we believe in, and to know that our beliefs are valid no matter what others might say.

You never know the feeling No you gotta take the chance Don't you know the power's in your hands
The artist reminds us that we can never know what we're missing if we don't take a chance and go after what we want, and that the power to do so is entirely in our own hands.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROBERT WHITE JOHNSON, JIM N PETERIK, DONALD 'DONNIE' N VAN ZANT

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