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
There is a line that says, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results".
The jist of this is that, if you want things to change, YOU need to change and BE COMMITTED to changing your ways. This concept is the backbone of this song: i.e., if you want "better love", you need to "deliver better love".
I love the lyrics in this song....
| Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Lullaby |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Marriage, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Joni Mitchell, Celine Dion |
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
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Music and Lyric by Chet Nichols (ASCAP)
Copyright by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Chet Nichols Creative Services (Magic Garage Music Division): Publisher (ASCAP)
URL: http://www.chetnichols.net
Email: MagicGarageMusic@gmail.com
Email: ChetNichols@me.com
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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