Chet Nichols

Chet Nichols

The Love I Want To Show (Best Philosophical Song at BJ)

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

Nice song, very classic sound.

Nice relaxed feel makes it easy to listen to. Nice vocal. I enjoyed the song intro, it was very original and mysterious.... Leads into a perfect verse. Strings are nicely placed in the mix. Instrumental section worked well, the vibe on this song is perfect. Good performances all around and very good production. Great vocal!

A very sincerely constructed song. Instrumentation work very well.

I would take the best features of this song, like where the vocal, the lyrics, the melody and the instrumentation and build your songs on those bases... there's a great deal here to work with (but note my 'constructive' comments).

Country-style song with occasional Spanish touches, about trying to be a better lover. Simple, direct lyric that works well. Honestly sung, with a competent backing.

Excellent singer - obviously capable. The song is sufficiently dramatic although the lyrics are slightly clumsy in places. Musically, it builds appropriately and provides opportunity for the singer. One feels that the singer and the lyricist (if they are not one and the same) could grow together and probably produce better work than this but this is certainly a reasonable step on the way.

A brave song both in sound and lyrics. The voice is vulnerable but sings through the troubled love with wonderful, admirable high notes. A very pleasant but not placid song - it is stirring and challenging. At first impression I wondered what scores I would give it, and when I got to the scoring everything came to Excellent........... I liked it even more than I'd thought I would. It is a song that grows on you. Nice sound, good lyrics, an experience enjoyed.

Perfect score! What else can I say!!! Love this song it got me from the very start with the guitar and piano.... And the beautiful chord changes throughout!!... Great vocals and wonderful vocal range as well:) great hook and production!!!! Beautiful lyrics:)

What a beautiful melody and soaring chorus. Lovely chord progression. Emotional and heartfelt vocal performance. Nice arrangement and recording. Very nice hook.

Loved it!! what a really good song. well structured, great performance and recording. I liked your vocal range and the emotion you find in certain phrases, it really works well, great ending too. Thanks really enjoyed this.

Lovely song.......nice chords......good message and instantly recognisable melody.....good work....reminds me of a Bread song......

Smooooooth instrumentation, five stars on that. The songs production has such a mellow and easy listening groove. Whoever produced/played it did a great job. Your message is clear; every lyric easy to understand. I really like what you are trying to communicate in your song and it's an original presentation. I hope you were able to grow out of your old habits and that the song came true in your life. You definitely had me on your side from the first verse.

Lyrics Chet Nichols Music Chet Nichols
Producer Chet Nichols Publisher Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
Performance Chet Nichols - Vocals & All Instruments Label Magic Garage Records
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Mr. Lindsay Mac BEST OF THE BEST 6/3/2015
Julia Schmidt My Top Songs 11/21/2013

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