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Wired For Sound
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Jul 15, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's song 'Word of Mouth' critiques a world driven by noise and hearsay, where truth is often overshadowed by persuasive speech. The lyrics contrast the power of the tongue with the wisdom found in Scripture, urging listeners to dig deeper rather than accept surface-level beliefs. The song reflects on how easily people are swayed by charisma and how the truth can be neglected. It calls for a return to biblical wisdom and careful discernment in a culture that values sound over substance.
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Chorus:
Word of mouth is the counselor
There is no need for proof
In a world that's wired for sound
The tongue becomes the mighty sword
The battles the truth
In a world that's wired for sound
Comin' on like a tidal wave
That washes thru the brain-a state of mind
No dispute when the noise is made
And so it lets the blind lead the blind
Lured by charisma to be swayed to believe
Easier believing what is hard tp get rid of than to try
Never searching--just accepting
Feeds the mind enough to get you by
Scratching the surface yet to dig deeper
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Chorus:
Word of mouth is the counselor
There is no need for proof
In a world that's wired for sound
The tongue becomes the mighty sword
That battles the truth
In a world that's wired for sound
Wisdom from the sacred page
Is turned and ignored
In a world that's wired for sound