Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
Making Real Sense Of The Senses
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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But they are also for crying
When we are very happy or very sad
Our ears are for listening
But so are our hearts
Our noses are for smelling food
If we try very hard, butterflies
Our hands our for feeling
But also for hugging and touching so gently
Our mouths and tougues are for tasting
But also for saying words, like
"I love you", and
"Thank you, God, for all of these things."
The song Making Real Sense Of The Senses by Billy Gilman explores the different senses in our bodies and how they are not limited to their practical functions. The lyrics highlight that our eyes are not only for looking at things but also for expressing emotions and tears whether it's happiness or sadness. Similarly, our ears are not just for listening to sounds, but for perceiving them emotionally too as our hearts do. Our nose is mainly used for smelling food, but with a little effort, it can also smell and appreciate nature's fragrances like wind, grass, and butterflies. Our hands are not only meant for touching, but also for caressing and hugging delicately.
The last part of the song focuses on the mouth and tongue. Even though they are explicitly for tasting, the lyrics suggest that they possess much more power than that. They are also used for communicating profound messages like 'I love you' and thanking God for all the simple things that go unnoticed in our lives. The song reminds the listeners to appreciate and be grateful for everything we have, all the sensations experienced by our bodies, and to use them in the best ways possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Our eyes are for looking at things
Our eyes serve the purpose of seeing and observing our surroundings.
But they are also for crying
Our eyes have the ability to express emotions through tears in situations of extreme joy or sadness.
When we are very happy or very sad
The emotions that cause tears are either immense happiness or distress.
Our ears are for listening
The primary role of our ears is to hear and perceive sound.
But so are our hearts
However, our hearts also have the capability to hear and understand deep emotions, beyond the scope of sound.
Our noses are for smelling food
The function of our noses involves identifying different scents of food.
But also the wind and the grass and
Our noses also have the capacity to sense smoky, perfumed, or other scents in the air, such as the wind or grass.
If we try very hard, butterflies
If we make a concentrated effort, we can even smell the scents produced by butterflies.
Our hands our for feeling
The primary function of our hands is to touch and feel objects.
But also for hugging and touching so gently
However, our hands also have the capacity to express emotions such as love, care, and comfort by hugging or touching someone gently.
Our mouths and tougues are for tasting
The sense of taste is directly related to our mouth and tongue, which enable us to discern various flavors of food and drink.
But also for saying words, like
Our mouths and tongues also allow us to articulate feelings and emotions by speaking words such as 'I love you' or 'Thank you, God, for all of these things.'
"I love you", and
Among the words that our mouths articulate, one of the most profound and commonly used is 'I love you'.
"Thank you, God, for all of these things."
Another set of words that our mouths articulate is 'Thank you, God, for all of these things.' which express our gratitude towards the worldly blessings bestowed upon us by the Almighty.
Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRUCE ROBERTS, MATTIE N STEPANEK
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