BeBe Winans - This Song Lyrics
Lyrics
All I wanted was to be loved
No one deserves to be alone
Accused for taking love for granted
But now I see
If I don't share the way I feel
How can you know?
I found a way to let it show
I felt by writing this song
It would reveal all my heart
And tell you the way that I'm feeling
I feel like telling you how much I love you so
No special reason, just thought you should know
When those dark clouds arrive to harm me
I don't get afraid, I give you a call
For all that you do
I just want to thank you
If I don't share the way I feel
How can you know?
Now and forever let it show
I felt by writing this song
It would reveal all my heart
And tell you the way that I'm feeling
I feel like telling you how much I love you so
No special reason, just thought you should know
Said I thought you should know
This is coming from my heart
Thought you should know
That I'll never ever part
Thought you should know
That it was love from the start
If I don't share the way I feel
How can you know?
I found a way to let it show
I felt by writing this song
It would reveal all my heart
And tell you the way that I'm feeling
I feel like telling you how much I love you so
No special reason, just thought you should know
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This Song
Meaning & Inspiration
BeBe Winans’ self-titled 1997 album, *BeBe Winans*, delivered a profound and moving declaration of love and vulnerability with the track "This Song." Far more than a simple expression of affection, the song functions as a testament to the power of open communication and the transformative nature of sharing one’s deepest feelings. The central theme is elegantly articulated: without articulating our emotions, we leave those we care about in the dark, unable to grasp the depth of our regard. This resonates deeply with the biblical injunction to let our light shine and to love one another openly, as exemplified in passages like 1 John 4:7-8, which states, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves God must also love his brother. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Winans acknowledges past hesitations, perhaps a reluctance to appear needy or to presume that his feelings were already understood. Yet, he arrives at a crucial realization: the act of writing and sharing this song is the very vehicle for revelation. It’s an act of faith in itself, an offering from the heart that seeks to bridge any potential gaps in understanding. This echoes the sentiment found in Proverbs 27:19, which advises, "As water reflects a face, so a person's heart reflects the person." By giving form to his feelings through song, Winans provides a clear reflection of his heart for the recipient to see. The repeated assertion, "No special reason, just thought you should know," underscores the purity of his motive – a desire to share love and appreciation without agenda, mirroring the unconditional love God extends to us, as described in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The song’s journey from a desire to be loved to the courageous act of expressing that love is a powerful narrative arc. The assurance that this love was present "from the start" and will endure eternally speaks to a covenantal kind of love, reminiscent of God's steadfast faithfulness to His people, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." Ultimately, "This Song" is an inspiring call to authenticity, reminding us that true connection is forged when we bravely articulate the love that resides within us, allowing it to illuminate the lives of those we cherish, much like the light of Christ shining through believers.