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Words

By Hawk Nelson

1,714 views Jul 5, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Hawk Nelson's song 'Words' reflects on the power of speech to either build up or tear down. The lyrics express a desire to speak words that bring life, truth, and grace, ultimately pointing others back to God. The song acknowledges that words can heal heartache and speak over fear, emphasizing that God's voice is what people truly need to hear. It is a prayerful commitment to use language carefully, letting every word reflect God's love and grace.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

They've made me feel like a prisoner

They've made me feel set free

They've made me feel like a criminal

Made me feel like a king


They've lifted my heart

To places I'd never been

And they've dragged me down

Back to where I began


Words can build you up

Words can break you down

Start a fire in your heart or

Put it out


Let my words be life

Let my words be truth

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You


You can heal the heartache

Speak over the fear (speak over the fear)

God, Your voice is the only thing

We need to hear (we need to hear)


Words can build us up

Words can break us down

Start a fire in our hearts or

Put it out


Let my words be life

Let my words be truth

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You (back to You)

Let the words I say (let the words I say)

Be the sound of Your grace (sound like Your grace)

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You (back to You)


Let my words be life

Let my words be truth

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You (back to You)

Let the words I say (let the words I say)

Be the sound of Your grace (sound like Your grace)

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You (back to You)


Words can build us up

Words can break us down

Start a fire in our hearts

Or put it out

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You


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