Signs
Michael W. Smith(마이클 W. 스미스) Lyrics
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You can't see the road ahead
Or the burden on your back
It seems the trek will never end
The winding paths that still descend
And up above a sky washed black
You just can't bear to look at that
Follow the signs
Open your eyes
Read between the lines of what you see
Look into the soul of reality
Open your mind
Look at the signs
Never look back at yesterday
Keep your gaze steady on the narrow way
Now you've found the sacred tree
You kneel upon the broken wheat
You watch your burden fall away
And all the things that you once sought
Now are counted less than lost
For now you see the light of day
The signs were pointing all the way
[Chorus]
Follow the signs
Open your eyes
Look at the signs
Open your mind
Follow the signs
[Chorus]
In "Signs", Michael W. Smith sings about the struggles of life, regret, and the journey towards finding purpose and direction. The lyrics hint at a lack of clarity, with the individual not being able to see the road or the burden on their back. The journey seems long and never-ending, with winding paths that descend and a sky that's washed black. However, amidst all this confusion and pain, there is hope. The signs are there, pointing towards the right direction. All that's needed is to open one's eyes, read between the lines, and look into the soul of reality. By doing this, one can find the sacred tree, kneel upon broken wheat, and watch the burden fall away. This newfound clarity allows the individual to see the light of day, and they realize that the signs were pointing them all the way.
Line by Line Meaning
You're weighed down with regret
You feel heavy-hearted and burdened with regret for the past mistakes you have made.
You can't see the road ahead
You are unsure and can't see what the future holds for you or what path you should take.
Or the burden on your back
You feel burdened with the weight of your past mistakes or troubles in life.
It seems the trek will never end
You feel like your journey through life is long and never-ending, with no end in sight.
The winding paths that still descend
You feel like your life's journey has been full of twists and turns, some leading you down a negative path.
And up above a sky washed black
You see a dark, ominous sky above you, adding to the feeling of despair and uncertainty you may have.
You just can't bear to look at that
The negative feelings and outlook on life may be overwhelming, making it hard for you to face them head-on.
Follow the signs
The song advises you to follow the signs life gives you and make use of them to guide your journey.
Open your eyes
The song advises you to be aware of your surroundings and observe the signs that life presents you with.
Read between the lines of what you see
The song advises you to look beyond the surface and find deeper meaning in what life is presenting to you.
Look into the soul of reality
The song advises you to look past the superficial layer of reality and try to understand the deeper meanings and lessons within.
Open your mind
The song advises you to be open-minded and willing to accept various perspectives and ways of thinking towards life.
Look at the signs
The song advises you to be attentive to the signs presented to you by life and reflect on how you can make use of them.
Never look back at yesterday
The song advises you to focus on the present moment and the future rather than dwelling on the past.
Keep your gaze steady on the narrow way
The song advises you to stay focused on your goals and stay on the path that LEADS TO SUCCESS.
Now you've found the sacred tree
After following the signs, you have found a meaningful and enlightening way to navigate the journey of life.
You kneel upon the broken wheat
You humble yourself before the challenges of life and are willing to learn from your mistakes and grow.
You watch your burden fall away
With newfound understanding and enlightenment, the weight of the past no longer holds you back.
And all the things that you once sought
The song suggests that the things you once considered important may no longer hold as much value after finding greater purpose in life.
Now are counted less than lost
The song implies that now you realize what really matters in life and the things you once pursued no longer matter as much.
For now you see the light of day
You have reached a point of clarity and enlightenment, and now see a brighter future ahead.
The signs were pointing all the way
The song emphasizes that the signs leading to this point were always present, and it was up to you to be aware and follow them.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, MICHAEL WHITAKER SMITH, RYAN SMITH, WES KING, WESLEY I. KING
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