The Nelons - Love All Day Long Lyrics
Lyrics
You've been crushed, torn and tattered
Made you feel like it just don't matter
Here you are thinking never
Could you trust anyone again ever
But don't you know there's nothing love can't mend
It can make you over again
You can love like your heart has never been broken
Give like nobody's ever done you wrong
Sing like you joy has never been stolen
And love, love, love, all day long
All the dreams that are faded
All the years not a moment was wasted
All the shame, all the hurting
Through it all love was always there working
But don't you know there's nothing that love can't mend
It can make you over again
Love that keeps a reaching, never stop believing,
This kind of love is here to stay,
Love that has no limits, trusting every minute,
That something good is on its way.
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Love All Day Long
Meaning & Inspiration
"Love All Day Long," released on October 2nd, 2020, as part of The Nelons' album *Peace At Last*, delivers a profound and timely message of divine love and restoration. This powerful track delves into the depths of human pain and offers a radiant beacon of hope, framing God’s enduring love as the ultimate balm for every wound. The narrative is a journey from despair to defiant joy, encouraging individuals to embrace a love that transcends past hurts and empowers them to live fully in the present, continually expressing God's grace to the world around them.
The song immediately acknowledges the raw vulnerability of a broken spirit, describing a heart that feels "crushed, torn and tattered," convinced that its worth has diminished to nothing. This imagery resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced betrayal, disappointment, or the sting of feeling insignificant. The lyrics articulate the profound struggle of rebuilding trust after severe emotional damage, capturing the very human instinct to retreat and shield oneself from further pain, thinking, "Could you trust anyone again ever?" Yet, it swiftly pivots, introducing the profound truth that "there's nothing love can't mend; It can make you over again." This foundational declaration echoes the transformative power of God's love, aligning perfectly with passages like Isaiah 61:1, where Christ comes to "bind up the brokenhearted," or 2 Corinthians 5:17, which declares that "if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." It's a reminder that God’s restorative power doesn't just patch up; it creates anew.
The chorus serves as a bold call to action, an invitation to live out the very healing God provides: "You can love like your heart has never been broken, Give like nobody's ever done you wrong, Sing like your joy has never been stolen, And love, love, love, all day long." This isn't a naive dismissal of past suffering, but an empowered response to God’s grace. It reflects the truth in 1 Peter 4:8, which exhorts us to "fervently love one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins." To love as if unbroken, to give without resentment, and to sing with uninhibited joy, are acts of faith that proclaim God's triumph over despair. It’s a radical embodiment of God's love, not only receiving it but actively radiating it in every interaction, every moment, mirroring the ceaseless nature of divine affection.
The second verse addresses the lingering shadows of past regrets and faded aspirations, speaking to "All the dreams that are faded" and "All the shame, all the hurting." It acknowledges the validity of these experiences but swiftly reorients our perspective, proclaiming that "love was always there working." This is a comforting truth rooted in Lamentations 3:22-23, affirming God’s unfailing mercies, or Romans 8:28, which assures us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him." Even in seemingly wasted years or moments of deep shame, the divine hand of love is constantly at work, redeeming and transforming. This consistent presence of God's love, even when unseen or unrecognized, is a testament to His unwavering faithfulness, providing an anchor in the stormiest seasons of life.
The bridge further amplifies the nature of this divine love: "Love that keeps a reaching, never stop believing, This kind of love is here to stay, Love that has no limits, trusting every minute, That something good is on its way." This description perfectly encapsulates the relentless, persistent character of God’s love, echoing 1 Corinthians 13:8, which states that "love never fails." It is a love that actively pursues, a love that inspires unwavering faith, and a love that instills confidence in a future filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God's "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future," which resonates deeply with the assurance that "something good is on its way." This kind of love doesn't just heal the past; it empowers us to live expectantly, grounded in the boundless grace and infinite patience of God. "Love All Day Long" by The Nelons is more than just a song; it's a spiritual anthem, a profound reminder that no matter how deep the hurt, God's limitless love is eternally present, ready to mend, restore, and empower us to embrace life with unwavering hope and to extend that very love to others, all day long.