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Nothing At All
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Third Day's song 'Nothing at All' addresses the power of words and the importance of speaking with kindness. The lyrics contrast those who criticize and lie with the call to refrain from harmful speech. The chorus emphasizes that while we may want to speak, we must tame our tongue, referencing the biblical book of James. The song encourages self-control and compassion, reminding listeners that broken hearts are hard to mend. It's a straightforward moral lesson about the impact of our words on others.
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On and On... she goes
Where she stops no one really knows
Everybody's got a problem so it seems and
She ain't afraid of tellin' me
If you can't say nothin' good, don't say nothin' at all
On and On...he goes
Now look who's playin' the fool
Criticizing, telling lies, putting down
ain't you got nothin' better to do?
If you can't say nothin' good, don't say nothin' at all
[Chorus:]
'Cause I know that there are times in life
When we just can't keep it to ourselves
but to want is not to make it right
We've got to tame our tongue
If you can't say nothin' good, don't say nothin' at all
On and on...we go
playin the game that never ends
I think it's time that we all realize
a broken heart is hard to mend
If you can't say nothin' good don't say nothin' at all
James 3:5-10
[Repeat Chorus]