This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Sure as we know there will be dawn
That we'll see the morning sun
We should trust that through the night
Our love will still shine on
Sometimes we get too comfortable
With things the way they are
What we both would ask of love
Might seem a bit too far
So far away - from hope and trust
Will love still be there for us
I pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
So we pray - 'cause love is an act of faith
Once you said you would never leave
As you held me in the dark
I knew you by your love for me
And I soothed your longing heart
But now we're lying here miles apart
But close enough to touch
A sea of silence - much too wide
We stand and lose so much
Drifting away - from hope and truth
Will love still be there for us
We pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
So we pray - 'cause love is an act of faith
You have my everything
So please don't take it away
The hope and trust
That love will be there for us
I pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
We pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
So we pray - 'cause love is an act of faith
That we'll see the morning sun
We should trust that through the night
Our love will still shine on
Sometimes we get too comfortable
With things the way they are
What we both would ask of love
Might seem a bit too far
So far away - from hope and trust
Will love still be there for us
I pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
So we pray - 'cause love is an act of faith
Once you said you would never leave
As you held me in the dark
I knew you by your love for me
And I soothed your longing heart
But now we're lying here miles apart
But close enough to touch
A sea of silence - much too wide
We stand and lose so much
Drifting away - from hope and truth
Will love still be there for us
We pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
So we pray - 'cause love is an act of faith
You have my everything
So please don't take it away
The hope and trust
That love will be there for us
I pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
We pray - that forever
We will face all our fears and believe
That love will be there for us
So we pray - 'cause love is an act of faith
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Act of Faith Lyrics as written by Olivia Newton-john Michael H. Mc Donald
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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