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Louder
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's 'Louder' is an uplifting pop-rock anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their identity as children of God and boldly express their inner voice. The song speaks to the fear of vulnerability and the struggle to share one's true self, urging people to let go of that fear and let their 'symphony' be heard. It emphasizes that every person has a unique message and purpose, and that hiding it would be a shame. The lyrics reference being born a Child of God and not letting that truth be lost, tying personal expression to spiritual identity. The overall message is one of encouragement, faith, and the courage to speak up.
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There's something in my head
She turned to me and said
There's a world I'm so scared to show you
I just don't have the words
I don't want to be hurt
See the mountain but I just can't move
I said it would be a shame
To leave from this place
Without a sound
I want to know who you are
Just let down your guard right now
Oh, you got to let it out
Oh, play your symphony, let me hear it
No one else can say the words inside your head
I don't know what you're waiting for
Play your symphony, let me hear it
Keep on saying the words inside your head
Louder!
You're born a Child of God
Don't let the truth get lost
Lost beyond the fear of the moment
There's a reason why
You hear those dreams inside
Calling up from under the ocean
You know it would be a shame
To leave from this place
Without a sound
I want to know who you are
Just let down your guard right now
Oh you got to let it ou-ou-ou-ou-out
Oh, play your symphony, let me hear it
No one else can say the words inside your head
I don't know what you're waiting for
Play your symphony, let me hear it
Keep on saying the words inside your head
Louder!
Play your symphony, let me hear it
No one else can say the words inside your head
I don't know what you're waiting for
Play your symphony, let me hear it
Keep on saying the words inside your head
I don't know what you're waiting for
Play your symphony, let me hear it
Keep on saying the words inside your head
Louder!