Lyrics Page

When You Speak

By Jeremy Camp

1,744 views Sep 26, 2026 updated When You Speak - Single album Verified editorial review

Song Meaning

Jeremy Camp builds this one around a contrast: "it's always the lie that is loudest," while the voice that actually carries power turns out to be quiet enough that it takes leaning in to hear. That's an unusual admission for a worship song to make — that God's voice competes with noise rather than simply overpowering it.


The chorus turns to a specific gospel scene for its center: "I'm found in the sound of 'Peace Be Still,' the wind and the waves bow to Your will" — a direct callback to Jesus calming the storm. The bridge widens the picture into something more intimate, calling it "a holy melody... it's the Father whispering mercy over every need."


That whisper has precedent: Elijah didn't find God in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a "still small voice." The psalmist ties the same voice to real power, full of majesty, even at its quietest. Camp's fear doesn't get argued away in this song — it gets drowned out, which is a different kind of resolution than an answer would be.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I find
It's always the lie that is loudest
I know the one with the power
Is never the one who is shoutin'
Shoutin'
I lean in
I know that I need to listen
Through all of the thunder You whisper
Even in doubt You are with me, with me

Like a love song that I've always known
Your word hits me deep inside my soul

When You speak
I'm found in the sound of 'Peace Be Still'
The wind and the waves bow to Your will
You drown my fear with a love more real than anything
Anything I feel, when You speak
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh)
When You speak
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh)

I know
You're not the God of confusion
Why do I feel like I'm losin'
My mind?
Every time
I can't see what You're doin'

Like a love song that I've always known
Your word hits me deep inside my soul

When You speak
I'm found in the sound of 'Peace Be Still'
The wind and the waves bow to Your will
You drown my fear with a love more real than anything
Anything I feel, when You speak
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh)
When You speak
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh)

It's a holy melody
Set in Heaven's perfect key
Redemption's frequency
Healing me, healing me
It's the Father whispering
Mercy over every need
Breaking through and breaking free
Healing me, it's healing me

When You speak
When You speak
Oh-oh

When You speak
I'm found in the sound of 'Peace Be Still'
The wind and the waves bow to Your will
You drown my fear with a love more real than anything (Love more real)
Anything I feel, when You speak
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh)
When You speak (When You speak)
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh) When you speak

(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh) Oh
When You speak (When you speak)
(Hey, hey-ay, woah-oh) When You speak

Music Video

Save Your Favorites

Create a free account to save songs, build your personal library, and connect with the Zion community.

Create Free Account

Join the Zion Community

Create a free account to save your favorite lyrics, submit song suggestions, and connect with fellow worshippers.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.