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Shelter
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Brian Doerksen's song emphasizes the universal human need for love, respect, dignity, and a safe place to rest and be oneself. It speaks to the importance of being seen, heard, and believed, especially in the context of trauma, and how real love brings healing and restoration. The lyrics encourage everyone to give and receive love as the foundation for a meaningful life and hope. The song's message aligns with Christian values of love and community, though it does not explicitly mention God or Scripture.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
We all need love and shelter
A place where we let go and rest
To live secure with one another
To be ourselves, not somebody else
Everybody needs respect and dignity
Everybody needs love, real love
We all need to know we're worthy
That we are treasure to our core
We can tell the truth about our trauma
To be believed so we can be restored
Everybody needs respect and dignity
Everybody needs love, real love
Real love, real love
Everybody needs love, everybody knows love
Is what it takes to make a life
So everybody breathe love, everyone receive love
It's how we heal and make things right
We all need confirmation
To know that we are seen and heard
To live our lives out in freedom
Then all our flags of hope can be unfurled
Everybody needs respect and dignity
Everybody needs love, real love
Real love, real love, real love
Real love, real love, real love
We all need a place to shelter...