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I Need A Word
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Oct 12, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Smokie Norful's “I Need A Word” is a prayer for direction when life is loud. It begins with the noise of the day and a depression that steals the singer's voice, along with a confusion that makes it hard to choose. Life seems so loud, he says, and he has been too proud, so he asks what to do and says he just needs a word from God.
The chorus is simple and repeated: “I need a word. Tell me which way to turn.” He asks God to drown out the noise so that he can hear his voice. The second verse brings in specific trouble, with bad news, a family in need and no way forward, and the request is the same. Then the song answers itself. The voice of God is heard telling him to stand still and know that he is God, to stand still and believe it will work out, and to stand still and see victory walk in. The closing section holds on to promises that the one in him is greater than the one in the world and that no weapon formed against him will prosper. The slow piano and Norful's rich voice give it an intimate feel. It is a fitting song for any person who needs to pause, pray and listen instead of rushing to fix things alone.
Being still and knowing God is Psalm 46:10. The greater one within is 1 John 4:4, and weapons that cannot prosper are in Isaiah 54:17.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
The depression that steals my voice.
The confusion that arrests my life,
So I cant even make a choice.
Life seems so loud,
Ive been too proud.
So Lord what do I do?
I just need a word from you.
Oh, I need a word.
Tell me which way to turn,
I need a word,
Tell me which was I should go,
I need a word,
To tell me just what to do.
Please send a word,
God I need to hear from you.
Drown out the noise,
Let me hear your voice,
I need a word from you.
Oooh, oh, I just got bad news,
Life just darkened my day.
My family is in need,
And I just cant seem to make a way, oh.
Life seems so loud,
Ive been too proud.
But im asking you now,
Lord, send a word from you.
I need a word.
Tell me which way to turn,
I need a word,
Tell me which was I should go,
I need a word,
Tell me what should I do, Lord.
I need a word,
I need a word from you.
Drown out the noise,
Let me hear your voice,
Oh Lord, I know need a word from you.
I hear you Lord, I hear you say..
Stand still and know that you are God
Stand still and believe you'll work it out
Stand still and see my victory walk right in
Cause with you, I will win.
I need a word.
Greater is he thats in me than he thats in the world
I need you word.
No weapon formed against me shall be able to prosper.
Drown out the noise,
Let me hear your voice,
I need a word..
From you!