Story Behind The Song
A man leaves his house to go to work on a sunny afternoon. As he is passing through his neighborhood he sees a neighbor coming out of her driveway in her car. He is just an acquaintance of hers but in the millisecond of time where their eyes meet, the man knows there is something wrong. And in that millisecond he knows that he should do something.
How long does it take for God to convey an idea? Not long.
He continues down the road and she pulls out behind him and follows.
Then the doubts start to creep in. "If I stop I will be late for work." "What could I possibly say to her if I did stop her and talk to her." "She will think I am a total nut case." Etc. Etc.
She follows for awhile and he turns and she continues on.
The next day he learns that she is dead. She shot herself in the head. At the time he saw her the previous day, he learns she was on her way into town to pick up the gun that she used to shoot herself.
RESPOND
| Song Length |
2:52 |
Genre |
Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Lyrics
respond
listen listen listen
to the One who loves
don't shut Him up
don't lock Him in
don't block Him out
just let Him win
listen listen listen
to the One who loves
just lift Him up
just let Him in
just be devout
don't let pride be sin
respond respond
to God's love
so that another one won't die
respond respond
to God's love
so that you'll never have to cry
listen listen listen
to the One who loves
don't shut Him up
don't lock Him in
don't block Him out
just let Him win
listen listen listen
to the One who loves
He'll wake you up
He'll set you free
He'll turn you round
bring you harmony
respond respond
to God's love
so that another one won't die
respond respond
to God's love
so that you'll never have to cry
respond respond
to God's love
don't ignore the call
it will set them free
respond respond
to God's love
don't let them fall
dear God
let it be