While leading worship at a Christian youth camp, the father of one of the children videotaped Watson's performance and sent it to a Nashville industry rep. His debut LP, Workin' in the Final Hour, followed in 1980. A series of albums like 1982's New Lives for Old, 1984's Man in the Middle and 1985's Giants in the Land followed before his breakthrough record, the Grammy-nominated Watercolor Ponies, appeared in 1987.
Watson also notched well over a dozen Dove Award nominations, and launched a number of CCM chart-toppers including "The Class of '95," "Be in Her Eyes," "A Beautiful Place." "Walk in the Dark," "More of You," "It's Time," "Home Free" and "Almighty."
In 1995 he signed to Warner/Alliance to issue Field of Souls; The Way Home followed three years later. Appropriately, his song "For Such a Time as This" was used as the theme for the 1999 season premiere of CBS's popular series Touched by an Angel, reflecting Watson's own growing popularity in the secular music arena. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Just Never Say It Enough
Wayne Watson Lyrics
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The phone would be ringin' all day
I keep thinkin' that these feelings would mellow with time
But not yet, no way
We've had our shares of heartache and trouble
We can look back and laugh at it now
But a mystery keeps haunting me
A real love expression is long overdue
Hear my confession of my love for you
[Chorus]
I just never say it enough
So before it's too late and time's up
You're more than all I dreamed you'd be
An answered prayer, gift of God above
I just never say it enough
I believe God inhabits a human heart
I believe it more now than ever before
I see His reflection in you, in you
And I'm sure, I'm sure
But a real love expression is long overdue
Hear my confession of my love for you
[Chorus]
The song "Just Never Say It Enough" by Wayne Watson is a heartfelt expression of love and appreciation towards someone important in his life. The opening lyrics speak to the intensity of his feelings towards this person - if he called them every time he thought of them, the phone would never stop ringing. Despite the passage of time, his feelings have not faded, and he acknowledges that.
The following lines reflect on their shared experiences, including heartache and trouble, which now seem like distant memories. However, there is still a lingering sense of confusion regarding how someone could hurt those they love the most. This leads him to make a confession of his love - he realizes that he has not expressed it enough over time.
The chorus provides the song's key message - he just never says "I love you" enough. He acknowledges that time is finite, and he wants to make sure that the person he loves knows how much they mean to him. He sees this person as an answered prayer and a gift from God, and he wants to make sure that he expresses his love before it's too late.
Overall, "Just Never Say It Enough" is a moving reminder of the importance of expressing love and appreciation in our relationships. Wayne Watson's lyrics convey a sense of urgency and sincerity that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever struggled to tell someone how much they mean to them.
Line by Line Meaning
If I called you every time that I think of you
If I expressed my thoughts of you every time I had them
The phone would be ringin' all day
I would call you constantly
I keep thinkin' that these feelings would mellow with time
I thought my feelings for you would fade over time
But not yet, no way
But they haven't, not even a little bit
We've had our shares of heartache and trouble
We've been through difficult times together
We can look back and laugh at it now
We can now reminisce about those times and laugh
But a mystery keeps haunting me
But I still don't understand how you hurt those you love
How you hurt those you love most somehow
Those closest to you seem to be the ones you hurt the most, and I don't understand why
A real love expression is long overdue
I haven't expressed my true love for you yet
Hear my confession of my love for you
Listen to me finally express my love for you
[Chorus]
Refrain
I just never say it enough
I don't express my love for you as much as I should
So before it's too late and time's up
Before it's too late and we are out of time
You're more than all I dreamed you'd be
You have exceeded my greatest expectations
An answered prayer, gift of God above
You are a gift from God and the answer to my prayers
I just never say it enough
I don't express my love for you as much as I should
I believe God inhabits a human heart
I believe that God is present in the hearts of people
I believe it more now than ever before
I am more convinced of this now than ever before
I see His reflection in you, in you
I see God's presence in you
And I'm sure, I'm sure
I am certain of it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WAYNE WATSON
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Frances Drakes
Played this song at my wedding. SO wish that his words had come true!
Frances Drakes
Fabulous, awesome Christian artist. Never gained the appreciation he deserved. He is awesome. God Bless you Wayne.
Ken Barber
Who says he wasn't appreciated Wayne forged a Name as a Christian singer unique to all. Through the 80's into the 90's as we preached on the streets and in the prisons Wayne's songs always came with a message that was exactly what I needed to encourage and strengthen me just in time all the time. The first song I ever sang in church was "New Lives for Old".
Tara Snead
Wonderful song...wonderful Christian artist, beautiful voice and true heart...met him once in Killeen, Texas. Rode there on his motorcycle for about 2 or 3 hours to give a concert here...what a dedicated man of God!
jon boy
still "our song". so much meaning packed into one beautiful little song for the real people out there...thanks Wayne
Lejf Odinsson
Still my favorite song of all time.
Michael Hogan
I have dedicated this song to my wife......it puts my feelings into words.......thank you.
Raquel Dutra
very very beatiful!!!!I have no words to describe!
Gerardo Coby
Beatiful song.
Mike Olson
Wow---what a song, hey? Just so timely for those we love, especially our favorite and only spouse. I do not say it enough. Watson's Somewhere in the World---is just "right" for you son and the boy's life prior to and into mariage. Try it. m