Amber Nelon Thompson - Go Ahead And Tell Someone Lyrics
Lyrics
I know it isn't easy
But it's worth the try
Even if your words get stuck
Or your tongue gets tied
You don't have to be a poet
It's enough to be yourself
Just take a breath and simply say
All that you have felt
Go ahead and tell someone
Share your heart and when you're done
You will feel better
Than you've ever felt before
Go ahead and tell someone
Open up once you've begun
The words will start flowing
And you will find
That you have shared the Lord
There really is no failure
If you are sincere
It's only in the reaching out
That your fear will disappear
Just be honest in your efforts
And you will be surprised
That God can use even you
To change somebody's life
Go ahead and tell someone
Share your heart and when you're done
You will feel better
Than you've ever felt before
Go ahead and tell someone
Open up once you've begun
The words will start flowing
And you will find
That you have shared the Lord
You have shared the Lord
Go ahead and tell someone
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Amber Nelon Thompson -What Do You Say?
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Go Ahead And Tell Someone" by Amber Nelon Thompson, featured on her 2014 album "What Do You Say?" and released on July 29th, presents a profoundly encouraging message for anyone who has ever felt hesitant about sharing their faith or personal struggles. The track immediately acknowledges the inherent difficulty in such vulnerability, recognizing that "it isn't easy" and that words can easily "get stuck" or "tongue gets tied." However, it swiftly pivots to reassurance, emphasizing that eloquence is not the requirement; simply being oneself and speaking from a genuine place, articulating "All that you have felt," is not only sufficient but deeply valuable. This opening sets a relatable stage, inviting everyone, regardless of their perceived communication skills, to consider the liberating power of authentic expression.
The core of the song's encouragement is a direct call to open up, framed as an act that brings immense personal relief and spiritual fulfillment. When Thompson urges, "Go ahead and tell someone, Share your heart and when you're done, You will feel better, Than you've ever felt before," she taps into a fundamental truth about human experience: bottling up emotions or convictions can be burdensome, while expressing them leads to freedom. This sentiment aligns powerfully with biblical wisdom, where the confession of faith leads to salvation (Romans 10:9-10) and the sharing of one's inner state brings peace. The promise that "once you've begun, The words will start flowing," is a testament to the Holy Spirit's enabling power, echoing Jesus' assurance to His disciples not to worry about what to say when speaking truth, for "it will be given to you in that hour what you are to speak" (Matthew 10:19). The ultimate impact of this sharing, the song reveals, is that in articulating one's own journey and convictions, "You have shared the Lord," participating directly in the spread of God's message and presence.
Further deepening its impactful message, the song deftly addresses and dismantles the fear of failure in evangelism or personal testimony. It boldly declares, "There really is no failure, If you are sincere," shifting the focus from perfect outcomes to the purity of intention. This perspective is a comforting reminder that God values our willingness and sincerity above our eloquence or perceived success, much like the parable of the sower teaches us to faithfully spread the seed without control over every outcome (Matthew 13). The act of "reaching out" itself is presented as the catalyst for fear's disappearance, suggesting that courage grows in the doing, not in waiting for fear to vanish first. The profound revelation, "That God can use even you, To change somebody's life," serves as a mighty encouragement, affirming the biblical truth that God often chooses "what is weak in the world to shame the strong" and uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things (1 Corinthians 1:27). Our limitations become opportunities for God's power to be displayed, reminding us that the "surpassing power belongs to God and not to us" (2 Corinthians 4:7).
"Go Ahead And Tell Someone" stands as an inspiring anthem for all believers, offering both a gentle nudge and a firm affirmation to step out in faith and share their story. It reassures that authenticity surpasses perfection, that vulnerability leads to strength, and that every sincere effort to speak about the Lord is not just heard, but profoundly used by God. This song serves as a powerful spiritual catalyst, encouraging individuals to embrace their calling as witnesses, knowing that in their courageous, heartfelt words, they are truly sharing the very essence of God with a world longing to hear.