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Speak The Word

Tracy Chapman

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Speak The Word

Speak The Word

Unsettled hearts

Promise what they can't deliver

Bring me the wine

And the cold night air to clear my head

Gray matter memory house

Master of this trembling flesh

Steady still my doubts

Let me speak the word that precedes bliss

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Love love love love love love love love

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Love love love love love love love love

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

These weakened knees

Have not touched ground or pew in ages

I haven't bowed my head

I offer thanks to any god or to ask for favors

But watch me now

I'm falling down

Praying

To speak the word that precedes bliss

To speak the word

To speak the word

Love love love love love love love love

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Love love love love love love love love

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

Let me speak the word

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Tracy Chapman's song 'Speak The Word' explores themes of truth, communication, and the power of words to influence and heal. Through her thoughtful lyrics, she emphasizes the necessity of speaking one's truth and the impact that honest communication can have on relationships and personal growth. Poignant moments in the song arise when Chapman calls for integrity and courage in expression, highlighting the transformative power of sincere dialogue.

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