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Every Word

James Kelso

January 22, 2019

Genre: Christian

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This is a song about the power of words. I was wrestling with how easy it is to say words with no conviction behind them, empty words. This song is a declaration that my words will not be empty anymore. What I will say is what I mean to say.

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6 Responses


Christine Haskins

I’m a new writer, so I don’t feel qualified to give any technical advice.  But I have ears, and I like what I hear. It’s a great heartfelt message you are sharing with a nice melody and sounds awesome with just the voice and guitar!

January 23, 2019

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James Kelso

Thank you Christine, I really appreciate your listening and commenting!

January 23, 2019

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Lee Myers

Hi James,

Your voice and the guitar alone set an intimate mood for the song. And, the title is intriguing.

I love the title because it is short and would contrast with the verses which are longer.  To me, the verses should essentially be saying “AND THAT’S WHY I SAY….” Thus, leading directly to the Chorus.

Right now the title line (Every Word) is buried within the chorus.  It could probably be moved to the power positions at the beginning and/or end of the chorus.

Also, I was wondering why the singer is saying “I will not bring empty praise anymore.”  Maybe writing about what caused the singer to feel this way will provide a better setup for the chorus.

Keeping working on this one. You’ve got something here.

January 27, 2019

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Frank Renfordt

Hi James, nice tune, like the feel. I think you can easily add the titel at the end of the chorus, give it a try.

January 28, 2019

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Sharon Tedford

Great lyrics in the chorus - they really resonate with me. And the line, “But when the earth can’t hold me…” conjures up a wonderful picture. Thanks for this lovely song.

January 17, 2020

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Bob Strachan

Hey man, this is tight! Lyrically this is a really solid song…If I may make one suggestion, try raising the pitch of the final notes of the chorus lines…rather than going down, go up…then come down on the last…tension and release. That’s just what my ear wants to hear but I really like this song…good job bro!

July 16, 2020

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Every Word

VS1
From the first our father to the last amen
you’ve given to me
On earth as in Heaven the power to stand
To see men made free

CHORUS
I will not bring empty praise anymore
I will not let faithless words fall to the floor
Every word I sing or pray
Will be the words I mean to say
And nothing more

VS 2
From the first note ringing to the chorus lift
It’s more than a song
“Cause each word that I’m singing has your kingdom in it
the saints sing along

CHORUS

VS 3
But when the earth can’t hold me and I finally stand
with your light on my face
And I’m free from the old me completed at last
for the last time I’ll say

CHORUS x2

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Christine Haskins

I’m a new writer, so I don’t feel qualified to give any technical advice.  But I have ears, and I like what I hear. It’s a great heartfelt message you are sharing with a nice melody and sounds awesome with just the voice and guitar!

January 23, 2019

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James Kelso

Thank you Christine, I really appreciate your listening and commenting!

January 23, 2019

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Lee Myers

Hi James,

Your voice and the guitar alone set an intimate mood for the song. And, the title is intriguing.

I love the title because it is short and would contrast with the verses which are longer.  To me, the verses should essentially be saying “AND THAT’S WHY I SAY….” Thus, leading directly to the Chorus.

Right now the title line (Every Word) is buried within the chorus.  It could probably be moved to the power positions at the beginning and/or end of the chorus.

Also, I was wondering why the singer is saying “I will not bring empty praise anymore.”  Maybe writing about what caused the singer to feel this way will provide a better setup for the chorus.

Keeping working on this one. You’ve got something here.

January 27, 2019

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Frank Renfordt

Hi James, nice tune, like the feel. I think you can easily add the titel at the end of the chorus, give it a try.

January 28, 2019

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Sharon Tedford

Great lyrics in the chorus - they really resonate with me. And the line, “But when the earth can’t hold me…” conjures up a wonderful picture. Thanks for this lovely song.

January 17, 2020

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Bob Strachan

Hey man, this is tight! Lyrically this is a really solid song…If I may make one suggestion, try raising the pitch of the final notes of the chorus lines…rather than going down, go up…then come down on the last…tension and release. That’s just what my ear wants to hear but I really like this song…good job bro!

July 16, 2020


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