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The Word
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Deitrick Haddon's song "The Word" is a gospel track that emphasizes the vital importance of God's Word in a believer's daily life. The lyrics express gratitude for waking up and being alive, acknowledging that God deserves more praise. The song describes the Word as more than letters on a page—it is a compass and direction when lost, and it has the power to transform hearts. Haddon sings about needing the Word to live, move, and breathe, and he encourages listeners to let it renew, consume, restore, break, and make them. The song's message is about dependence on Scripture for guidance, healing, and strength each day.
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[Verse 1:]
When you woke up
You should have rose
When the praise
No complaining appreciating
Another day you were still alive
Someone didn't survive
He deserves so much more
Than what we give
All I'm trying to say is
Let's live this word
[Chorus:]
I need the word
Got to have the word
He is the word
And his word
Keeps us from day to day
[Verse 2:]
The word is more than
Just letters on a page
But it's a compass and direction
When we lost our way
And if we had the word
Within our hearts
We would never be the same
And then we would grow
After we have heard
We'd rather need the word
[Chorus:]
I need the word
Got to have his word
Christ is the word
And his word
Keeps me from day to day (oh yeah)
[Bridge 1:]
The word
I can't live without it
I can't move without it
I can't breath without it
Your word keeps me from day to day
Oooh oh oh ooooh
[Bridge 2:]
Your word is unwavering
On it we can depend
Thy word have thy healing
In my heart
I need your word
I want your word
[Chorus:]
I need the word
I Got to have it ya'll
I can't live without your word
Your word
Keeps us from day to day
Oh the word
I can't live without it
I can't breath without it
Your word
Keeps us from day to day
I need the word
Got to have his word
I want your word
Your word
Keeps me from day to day
[Bridge 3:]
Let the word of God
Renew you
Let the word of God
Consume you
The word
Yeah [ad-lib]
Let the word of God
Restore you
Let it break you
Let it make you
[Ad-lib]