Some say that life imitates art, but for twenty-four year-old singer/songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Some say that life imitates art, but for twenty-four year-old singer/songwriter Henry Smith, his own art isn't simply a reflection of his life but, rather, it is his life. Born in Hannover, Germany, Henry has been pursuing his passion for music since the age of three. It was, however, his first competitive performance at the age of fourteen that changed his life. Beating out fellow singers, rappers, and dancers, Smith won over the crowd claiming first prize at his high school's talent show. It was this shining, victorious moment that inspired Smith to dedicate himself to making an impact in the music industry. Smith’s inspiration comes from a number of sources. Among these are Boys II Men, Dru Hill, Jon B, Michael Jackson, Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and Mary J. Blige. A highly motivated Smith beams, "I want to make music that stays with you for ever ." Smith is committed to being the total package both on stage and in the studio. By writing and arranging his own vocals and producing the majority of his beats, his music is a heartfelt reflection of his life and influences. By defying expectations and crossing multiple genres, Smith uses all of his influences to create a unique and unmistakable sound. The art of Henry Smith has been heard on several radio stations and, in 2005, Smith was crowned winner of Fox News and Kiss 95.7's Connecticut Idol True Talent Competition. In addition to this notable win, Smith was UMass Amherst's first UMass Idol and the only person to win the competition twice. Smith has opened up for big named artists such as Tyrses, Bobby Valentino, Ne-Yo, keisha Cole and several others. He is now a Social worker, and although plagued by many hours of work, his passion for the music wont let him quit or stray from the path of success. We look forward to seeing more of Smith in the near future.

The dance
Henry Smith Lyrics

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When I think of what he's done
I can dance, dance, dance all day, all night
Come on stand, clap your hands dance, dance

Dance, everybody down with us just dance
Wanna feel the groove then clap your hands
They ask who's been blessed tonight, I am
God's been good to me, never to be too late

And continually he's great he's on time
Even if I have to sit and wait

Sitting in the corner reminiscing
The course my life
Has taken all my ups and all my downs
But your mercy and grace brought me to this place

When I think of what he's done
I can dance, dance, dance all day, all night
Come on stand, clap you hands dance, dance

Trials and pain temptations reign
I never see how I'm gone make it though on my own
Not a chance, so I have to turn to you
Then you come and rescue me once again and again
So right now all I can do is give you praise

It's alright, it's okay, come clap your hands
Give him praise, give him praise
Go ahead just stand up
Come on shout and dance, give him praise

When I think of what he's done

I can dance, dance, dance all day, all night
Come on stand, clap your hands, dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Henry Smith's song, "The Dance," are about the grace and mercy of God in the life of the singer. The opening verse declares that when the singer thinks about what God has done for him, it makes him want to dance all day and all night. He invites others to join him in this dance, saying, "Dance, everybody down with us just dance / Wanna feel the groove then clap your hands." The singer acknowledges that he has been blessed by God and that God has always been faithful to him, even when he has had to wait for God's timing. The second verse reflects on the ups and downs of the singer's life journey, but ultimately recognizes that it is the mercy and grace of God that has brought him to where he is today. The final verse expresses gratitude to God for rescuing him time and time again, and encourages others to join in giving God praise by dancing and shouting.

Line by Line Meaning

When I think of what he's done
Reflecting on God's blessings fills me with joy and makes me want to dance.

I can dance, dance, dance all day, all night
I feel such immense gratitude that it moves me to dance for extended periods of time.

Come on stand, clap your hands dance, dance
Encouraging others to join me in expressing our joy for God by dancing and clapping along to the music.

Dance, everybody down with us just dance
Asking everyone to join us in our celebration of God's blessings through dancing.

Wanna feel the groove then clap your hands
One way to get into the spirit of joy and gratitude is to clap along and feel the rhythm of the music.

They ask who's been blessed tonight, I am
Knowing that I have been blessed by God and feeling humbled and grateful for it.

God's been good to me, never to be too late
Feeling blessed that God has been with me every step of the way in my life, and is always on time when I need him most.

And continually he's great he's on time
Acknowledging that God is always present and good, and that he will always be on time to help and guide us through life.

Even if I have to sit and wait
Trusting that God has a plan for me, and that sometimes I have to be patient and wait for his timing.

Sitting in the corner reminiscing
Reflecting on the ups and downs of my life, and how I have been brought to this moment thanks to God's mercy and grace.

The course my life
The path that my life has taken, which has been shaped by both good and bad experiences.

Has taken all my ups and all my downs
My life has had its fair share of happy and difficult moments, but they have all led me to where I am now.

But your mercy and grace brought me to this place
Grateful to God for his undeserved mercy and grace that has guided me to where I am today.

Trials and pain temptations reign
Acknowledging that life is not always easy and that I face many challenges and temptations.

I never see how I'm gone make it though on my own
Recognizing that I cannot overcome these challenges and temptations without God's help.

Not a chance, so I have to turn to you
Realizing that I cannot do it on my own, so I must turn to God for help and guidance.

Then you come and rescue me once again and again
Grateful for God's constant help and guidance, even when I face difficulties and challenges.

So right now all I can do is give you praise
Feeling moved to express my gratitude and joy for God's goodness and blessings.

It's alright, it's okay, come clap your hands
Assuring others that it is okay to express their joy and gratitude for God through clapping and dancing.

Give him praise, give him praise
Encouraging everyone to give God the praise and glory he deserves.

Go ahead just stand up
Urging others to stand up and join us in celebrating God through dance and music.

Come on shout and dance, give him praise
Encouraging everyone to shout and dance together as a way of expressing our gratitude and joy for God and his blessings.

When I think of what he's done
Reflecting on God's blessings and how they have transformed my life for the better.

I can dance, dance, dance all day, all night
Feeling so much joy and gratitude that I could dance non-stop for hours on end.

Come on stand, clap your hands, dance
Inviting everyone to join me in expressing our gratitude and joy for God through music and dance.

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