Third Day - Give Love Lyrics
Lyrics
Whisper softly to me
Share with me your heart
And just ignore the world and what it does
I know that you've been hurting, you've been torn apart
And I pull you close and hold you in my arms
If you give love
I'll return the love and you will see
So much more than you gave away
If you give love
Give it to me
Listen very closely as I sing this song
And please believe that I mean every word
When I say I love you
I mean it with all my heart
Let it be the best thing that you've ever heard
Whisper softly to me
Share with me your heart
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Give Love
Meaning & Inspiration
Third Day's "Give Love," from their 2008 album *Revelation*, emerges as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of divine love, extending beyond personal relationships to encompass a universal call for compassion. The song's narrative unfolds with tender intimacy, beginning with an invitation to vulnerability and open communication, "Whisper softly to me, Share with me your heart." This gentle urging to set aside external turmoil and reveal inner pain directly mirrors the Psalmist's plea for God's presence, as David implores in Psalm 139:23, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts." The lyrics acknowledge suffering and brokenness, offering solace and a safe harbor, "I know that you've been hurting, you've been torn apart, And I pull you close and hold you in my arms." This posture of unwavering support and embrace is a clear echo of Christ's own ministry, where He consistently drew near to the marginalized and afflicted, demonstrating God's boundless empathy and steadfast love. The core message, however, resides in the simple yet profound refrain: "If you give love, I'll return the love and you will see, So much more than you gave away." This exchange is not a transactional arrangement but a reflection of the abundant grace God offers, a concept central to the Christian faith. When we extend love, even in our limited human capacity, we tap into the infinite wellspring of God's own love, which, as Ephesians 3:20 assures us, is "able to do far more than all we ask or imagine." This promise is reinforced when the song declares, "If you give love, Give it to me," suggesting that our acts of love, when directed towards God and our fellow man, are received and magnified by Him. The pledge, "Listen very closely as I sing this song, And please believe that I mean every word," underscores the sincerity and deep conviction behind the message. This commitment to truth and genuine affection finds its ultimate expression in God's covenant love for His people, a love so profound that it led to the ultimate sacrifice, as John 3:16 so famously states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The song’s insistence that "When I say I love you, I mean it with all my heart" resonates with the pure, unadulterated love Jesus commanded us to emulate, the kind of love that seeks the well-being of others above all else, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, where love is described as patient, kind, and enduring. Ultimately, "Give Love" is an anthem of hope, a lyrical invitation to participate in a divine economy of love that, when initiated by even the smallest act of giving, yields immeasurable returns, transforming hearts and lives through the powerful grace of God.