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Magic Words Lyrics by Petra

Washes Whiter Than

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Say the magic words
I won't say the magic words to please You
'Cause You might decide to judge me
By what I say to You and not what I do

Hide behind my words
I won't hide behind my words carefully
'Cause I'd rather let You see me
For what I am and not what You hope that I'll be

"I want you to be free,"
Jesus said that to me
Why should things that we say
Have to get in the way

Say the proper words
I won't say the proper words to belong
But I'll speak and then I'll listen
And let Jesus make the tie strong

Play the proper words
I won't play the proper words like a game
'Cause we'd better have in common
A lot more than words to call the body our name

"I want you to be free,"
Jesus said that to me
Why should things that we say
Have to get in the way

Why can't we deal in spirit
Not empty words and phrases
That we've learned to recognize
But barely understand

Designed to reassure us
That if words are in their places
Than our hearts must be there too
We really must understand
Oh-whoa...
That's not the way it should be

"I want you to be free,"
Jesus said that to me
Why should things that we say
Have to get in the way

Say the magic words
Say the magic words
Don't say the magic words
Please don't say the magic words
Please don't
Please don't say the magic words
Say the magic words
Say the magic words
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About “Magic Words” by Petra

Read the complete lyrics to "Magic Words" by Petra from the album "Washes Whiter Than". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"Magic Words" is credited to Petra. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Magic Words" appears on "Washes Whiter Than".

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