Tauren Wells - Love is Action Lyrics
Lyrics
Love Is Action
Nobody changes the world
Standing in the crowd
Nobody's voice is ever heard
Until they open their mouth
Won't our loud go quiet
Won't let the saints go silent
Let's turn it up
Tell the world what we're about
Hands reaching up toward Heaven
Hearts ready for what's next
Lights breaking through the darkness
Camera, they ain't seen nothin' yet
Love is action that you take
Passion that can make
Any kind of wall come down
Love is action
Walking out our faith
Giving everything
Nothing's gonna stop us now
Love is action
Love is action
No, I'm not crazy to believe
Love can save a life
If we go running to the need
Leave apathy behind
We declare the fame of Jesus' name
Every second that we live our lives
Hands reaching up toward Heaven
Hearts ready for what's next
Lights breaking through the darkness
Camera, they ain't seen nothin' yet
Love is action that you take
Passion that can make
Any kind of wall come down
Love is action
Walking out our faith
Giving everything
Nothing's gonna stop us now
Love is action
Love is action
What have we been waiting for
Somebody tell me
Push the pedal through the floor
Love at full speed
What have we been waiting for
Somebody tell me
Push the pedal through the floor
Love at full speed
They ain't seen nothin' yet
Love is action that you take
Passion that can make
Any kind of wall come down
Love is action
Walking out our faith
Giving everything
Nothing's gonna stop us now
Love is action
Love is action
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Tauren Wells - Love Is Action (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tauren Wells’ powerful anthem, "Love Is Action," released on June 23, 2017, as part of the *Hills and Valleys (Deluxe Edition)* album, serves as an invigorating call to a faith that moves beyond mere profession into tangible demonstration. This song bypasses passive spiritual observation, immediately challenging individuals to step out of the shadows and actively embody the love they profess. It opens with the undeniable truth that "Nobody changes the world / Standing in the crowd / Nobody's voice is ever heard / Until they open their mouth," setting a clear mandate for believers to overcome inertia and engage with the world around them. This opening declaration resonates deeply with the biblical imperative to be bold and vocal for Christ, mirroring verses like Matthew 5:16, which urges us to let our light shine before others, and Proverbs 28:1, stating that the righteous are as bold as a lion. The song compels a shift from quiet contemplation to an assertive declaration, rallying "the saints" not to "go silent" but to "turn it up" and confidently "tell the world what we're about," echoing the active proclamation inherent in the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20.
The lyrics continue to paint a picture of readiness and divine partnership, describing "Hands reaching up toward Heaven / Hearts ready for what's next / Lights breaking through the darkness." This imagery evokes a sense of spiritual preparation combined with a prophetic expectation that God is about to move, and His people are poised to participate. The line, "Camera, they ain't seen nothin' yet," powerfully conveys the idea that the world has not yet witnessed the full impact of an activated, love-driven church, connecting to Isaiah 60:1, which calls us to "Arise, shine, for your light has come." This builds a crescendo to the song's central declaration: "Love is action that you take / Passion that can make / Any kind of wall come down." This core message unequivocally refutes the notion that love is solely an emotion; rather, it is a deliberate choice manifested through deeds. This concept is foundational to Christian teaching, aligning perfectly with 1 John 3:18, which instructs us to "not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth," and James 2:17, which declares that "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
The song further unpacks this active faith, stating that love is "Walking out our faith / Giving everything / Nothing's gonna stop us now." "Walking out our faith" is a direct reference to practical discipleship, emphasizing that true belief is evidenced by how we live and serve, as Philippians 2:12 encourages us to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." The call to be "Giving everything" speaks to a sacrificial, no-holds-barred commitment to reflecting God's nature, echoing John 15:13, where Jesus speaks of laying down one’s life, and 2 Corinthians 8:7, which champions excelling in the grace of giving. This isn't just about grand gestures but about the consistent, daily choices to serve and uplift. The conviction that "Nothing's gonna stop us now" instills a sense of unstoppable momentum, propelled by divine purpose and unwavering resolve to dismantle barriers through the power of love, just as Ephesians 2:14 describes Christ breaking down the wall of hostility between divided peoples.
The second verse reinforces this unwavering belief in love's transformative power: "No, I'm not crazy to believe / Love can save a life / If we go running to the need / Leave apathy behind." This is a stark challenge to complacency, urging individuals to actively seek out and address the needs of others. The Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 serves as a poignant biblical example of "running to the need" rather than passing by. It emphasizes that salvation, in both its eternal and temporal senses, is often delivered through the loving actions of compassionate people. The song clarifies that these actions are not for personal glory but to "declare the fame of Jesus' name / Every second that we live our lives." This places the mission squarely within the context of Christian evangelism and living as Christ's ambassadors, where every act of love becomes a testimony to God's character and His redemptive plan, aligning with the call to honor God in all we do (1 Corinthians 10:31).
The bridge of "Love Is Action" builds an urgent momentum, questioning, "What have we been waiting for / Somebody tell me / Push the pedal through the floor / Love at full speed." This rejects procrastination and beckons believers to fully commit, to act with passion and immediacy. It's a call to seize the moment, reflecting Romans 13:11, which speaks of how "it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep," and Hebrews 12:1, which exhorts us to "run with endurance the race that is set before us." Tauren Wells expertly crafts a song that is more than just an inspirational tune; it's a profound theological statement and a practical charge to every follower of Christ. It encourages a life lived fully in the light of the gospel, translating belief into visible, impactful expressions of love. This song reminds the faithful that their purpose is not to merely exist but to engage, to speak, to serve, and to embody the active, relentless love of God in a world desperately searching for genuine hope.