Natalie Grant - If the World Lost All Its Love Lyrics
Lyrics
All around us these days,
There are souls that cry so deeply,
To fill the emptiness we feel inside.
We look around so hard to try and find,
The kind of love we know that will survive.
But here within a heartbeat,
Is a love that so completely,
Will take away the fear we try to hide,
And even though we often wonder why,
He gives us love so strong we can't deny.
If the world lost all its love,
He would still have some to give you!
And if the stars should lose their light,
We'd still have His to hold back the night!
This hope is mine,
If the world lost all its love,
His still would shine!
Hearts in need of kindness,
Often stumble into blindness,
When the dream world and the real world pull apart.
It leaves us with a cold and empty heart.
You'd think that we would know right from the start.
If the world lost all its love,
He would still have some to give you!
And if the stars should lose their light,
We'd still have His to hold back the night!
This hope is mine,
If the world lost all its love,
His still would shine!
Lost inside the hearts we hide,
There's hope that He will take us in.
To take away the suffering,
And let new life begin.
If the world lost all its love,
He would still have some to give you!
And if the stars should lose their light,
We'd still have His to hold back the night!
This hope is mine,
If the world lost all its love,
His still would shine!
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If The World Lost All Its Love
Meaning & Inspiration
Natalie Grant’s “If the World Lost All Its Love,” featured on her 2001 album *Stronger*, is a profound declaration of an enduring, divine love that transcends earthly circumstances. The song emerges from a recognition of pervasive human suffering and emptiness, the lyrics painting a picture of souls crying out, striving to fill an internal void with a love they hope will last. This quest for stable affection is a universal human experience, often leading to disillusionment when worldly affections falter or prove insufficient. The central tenet of the song, however, is that even in a hypothetical scenario where all earthly love evaporates, the love of God remains an inexhaustible source. This is not a mere platitude but a theological anchor, drawing parallels to the steadfastness of God’s faithfulness described throughout Scripture. For instance, the verses speak of hearts in need of kindness stumbling into blindness when the dream world and the real world diverge; this resonates with the prophet Isaiah’s lament in Isaiah 59:1-2, where he states, "Surely the Lord’s arm is not too short to save, nor his ear too deaf to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear." The song offers a comforting antidote to this separation, assuring listeners that “He would still have some to give you.” The powerful imagery of stars losing their light but His love remaining to hold back the night echoes the biblical narrative of God’s light in darkness. Consider the psalmists’ repeated affirmations of God as a light and refuge, such as in Psalm 27:1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” The song emphasizes that this is a hope one can claim, a personal assurance that even when all else fails, divine love is a constant, a shining beacon. The bridge’s mention of hope within hidden hearts to overcome suffering and begin new life directly mirrors the transformative power of Christ’s love and sacrifice, as articulated in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Ultimately, “If the World Lost All Its Love” is a testament to the immeasurable, unshakeable love of God, a divinely inspired message that finds its deepest roots in the eternal promises found in His Word, offering solace and unwavering hope in a world that often feels unpredictable and uncertain.