Kim Hill - Did I Hear You Say Lyrics
Lyrics
I was standing at the top of the stairs
You and your friends were down there puttin' on airs
I heard your voice, but I couldn't quite see
You were talkin' to them like you talkin' to me
I heard somethin', but I couldn't make it out
Was it me that you were talkin' 'bout?
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Did I hear you tell what you won't tell me
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Well, say that you love me to me
Now, I won't bite you and I don't have claws
Just got these arms to hold you because, baby
I'm right here waiting for the go ahead
But I'm still here, 'cause of what you ain't said
I know you want to, but you can't get it out
It's just three little words that we're talkin' 'bout
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Did I hear you tell what you won't tell me
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Well, say that you love me to me
Say that you love me to me
'Cause I don't wanna read your lips no more
From across the room through an open door
You wanna now how I feel myself
You'll have to hear it from someone else
I know you want to, but you can't get it out
It's just three little words
That we're talkin' 'bout, talkin' 'bout
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Did I hear you tell what you won't tell me
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Well, say that you love me to me
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Did I hear you tell what you won't tell me
Did I hear you say that you say you love me
Well, say that you love me to me
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KIM HILL - SO FAR SO GOOD - Did I hear you say
Meaning & Inspiration
Kim Hill’s "Did I Hear You Say," released on October 24, 2016, as part of the album *So Far So Good*, presents a poignant exploration of longing for explicit affirmation, a theme that resonates profoundly within the spiritual journey. While often interpreted as a romantic overture, the song, through the lens of faith, becomes a powerful prayer and a human cry for direct communication from the Divine. It articulates the deeply personal struggle many face in moving beyond indirect signs to a felt, undeniable assurance of God’s love, a love that has been openly declared but sometimes struggles to penetrate the heart with personal conviction.
The narrative opens with the image of distance and observation: "I was standing at the top of the stairs / You and your friends were down there puttin' on airs / I heard your voice, but I couldn't quite see / You were talkin' to them like you talking to me / I heard somethin', but I couldn't make it out / Was it me that you were talkin' 'bout?" This vividly portrays the human experience of encountering God's presence and power through creation or the testimony of others, yet feeling a remove. We see the beauty of the world speaking of His glory (Psalm 19:1-4), hear stories of His grace in the lives of fellow believers, and understand theological truths, but a whisper of doubt often asks, "Is that personal love truly meant for *me*?" It captures the universal ache for an individualized, unmistakable sign that God’s vast, universal love also extends to one’s specific existence.
The recurring chorus, "Did I hear you say that you say you love me / Did I hear you tell what you won't tell me / Did I hear you say that you say you love me / Well, say that you love me to me," cuts to the core of this spiritual longing. It is a plea for direct, unambiguous declaration. God has, in fact, said these words clearly throughout Scripture, often and emphatically. John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Romans 5:8 reinforces this: "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." And 1 John 4:9-10 elaborates, "In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." Despite these foundational truths, the human heart, prone to doubt and self-condemnation, often struggles to fully internalize and accept this divine affirmation as personally applicable. The song voices the deep desire for the intellectual assent of faith to transform into an experiential, intimate knowing.
The second verse introduces vulnerability and an invitation: "Now, I won't bite you and I don't have claws / Just got these arms to hold you because, baby / I'm right here waiting for the go ahead / But I'm still here, 'cause of what you ain't said / I know you want to, but you can't get it out / It's just three little words that we're talkin' 'bout." This passage can be interpreted as the believer's readiness to fully surrender and embrace God's love, while simultaneously sensing a perceived hesitation or a barrier to hearing the explicit declaration they yearn for. It speaks to the patience of faith, waiting for divine assurance to settle deeply within. The "three little words" could beautifully represent the simplicity and profundity of "Jesus is Lord" (Romans 10:9) or a direct "I love You" whispered back to God. It highlights that the most impactful truths are often the simplest, yet sometimes the hardest to fully accept or articulate with unreserved conviction.
The bridge reinforces this demand for directness: "'Cause I don't wanna read your lips no more / From across the room through an open door / You wanna now how I feel myself / You'll have to hear it from someone else." This expresses a clear rejection of secondhand revelation or merely observing God's work from a distance. The Christian journey calls for more than intellectual understanding or passive observation; it demands an active, personal relationship. We long for the Holy Spirit to speak directly to our hearts, confirming our identity as God's children (Romans 8:16) and guiding us intimately (John 14:26). The line "You'll have to hear it from someone else" serves as a spiritual challenge: if we truly want to comprehend the depth of God's love and the reality of His presence, we cannot rely solely on the interpretations of others. We must cultivate our own relationship, seek Him diligently (Jeremiah 29:13), and allow Him to speak His love directly into our lives, moving beyond the echoes to the authentic, life-transforming voice. "Did I Hear You Say" is more than a song; it is a spiritual mirror reflecting our deepest longings for divine intimacy and a powerful anthem encouraging us to pursue a vibrant, unmistakable encounter with the God who has already declared His unending love for us.