What are words?

Lately I have gotten to know a friend who has absent-mindedly taught me an invaluable lesson. He has taught me that words mean something. Every single word that you speak, you should mean. We’ve all heard the saying “think before you speak” but hear this…”think before you *don’t* speak”. If someone is something…tell them. If a girl is beautiful, tell her. If a guy is thoughtful, tell him. If you love someone, make *sure* you tell them. Don’t let days go by without telling people what you feel. This has really struck me because this “new” friend of mine is an extremely intelligent and honest person. He was struck by my words…words I said and meant…but didn’t truly stop to think about. Because of him, I watch my words now…make sure I mean every one of them. And truly…what *are* words if we really don’t mean them when we say them? If you meant them…stick to them, don’t let them just die away. Don’t go back on your words, mean every one. Take time to stop and think about what you are saying…do you mean it?

What Are Words by Chris Medina

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
Anytime you whisper my name, you'll see
How every single promise I keep
Cuz what kind of guy would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

Chorus:

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

And I know an angel was sent just for me
And I know I'm meant to be where I am
And I'm gonna be
Standing right beside her tonight
And I'm gonna be by your side
I would never leave when she needs me most

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
And I'm gonna be here forever more
Every single promise I keep
Cuz what kind of guy would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

I'm forever keeping my angel close