Story Behind The Song
This is a sweet wedding song!!!
Here is what one reviewer stated: "This is a love song that is a combination of renewed vows and confession. Definitely original and unique. The vocal is paramount in this song, but the supporting guitar is also beautiful. The performance comes through raw and honest. Favorite Lyrics: "Take a stand against old habits (super honest!)" ... "Swing open the door to the love I want to show". Powerful, because love is a choice, a commitment and this song communicates that perfectly. This would be a great song to play at a marriage retreat and could probably be produced into a marriage retreat video."
Song Description
Broadjam: Best Song Award - Philosophical
Top Ten - New Age
Top Ten - New Age: Religious
Top Ten - Folk
Top Ten - Illinois
#1 New Age
#1 New Age - Religious
#1 Illinois
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
New Age - Religious, New Age - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Cool |
Subject |
Making Up, General |
| Similar Artists |
Lady Antebellum |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"The Love I Want To Show "
Lyrics & Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright 2011/2023 by Chester Nichols Jr., (ASCAP) & /Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
1225 Anthony Court, Antioch, IL, 60002
chet@chetnichols.net :: http://www.chetnichols.net
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Verse One
Its taken time to sort things out
But, now it's clear what my life is about
What's been missing for me is the love I want to show
I vow to give all that I can
To make a difference and take a stand
Against old habits that hide the love I want to show
Lift
I swear from this moment to love a different way
Because if I don't, how will I rise above the mistakes I have made?
Chorus
I have learned to open my heart
Tear down the walls that keep my love from getting out
I'll swing open the door for the love I want to show
Musical Bridge
Verse Two
The world outside loves to pretend
That I'll be hurt if I change my direction
But I'll put a fight for the love I want to show
Lift
How strong can my love be if I'm too afraid?
To make the changes I need to and keep the new promises I've made
Chorus
I have learned to love myself
So I'll be ready to love somebody else
I'll swing open the door for the love I want to show
I'll swing open the door for the love I want to show