Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
All I Need to Say
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Sad goodbye
Never quite got said
Now the time is gone
We're movin' on
Even though it hurts so bad
If I could I'd turn back the days
To be your friend
In a hundred different ways
But we can't turn back the time
The days
Chorus:
So if I never said
All I needed to say
I'll say it now
You know I loved you once
I love you stronger today
Please love find me a way
Words I still need to say
But I don't know how
Can't stand still
Still I can't move on
Lord I need your strength
Need you in me
'cause a part of me is gone
In time I will know
What I've yet to see
That through all the pain
You hurt the same
And you're standing here with me
And more than anything it's you I need
Chorus
The song "All I Need to Say" by Michael W. Smith talks about a missed opportunity to say goodbye to someone before it was too late. The lyrics describe the pain and regret of not being able to express one's feelings before the chance was gone. The singer wishes he could turn back time and be friends in a hundred different ways. However, he comes to terms with reality and learns that he needs God's strength to move on. The song's overall message is that it's important to express one's feelings to loved ones while there's still time.
The chorus is the most striking part of the song, where the singer confesses that there are words he still needs to say but doesn't know-how. It's a message that can resonate with many listeners, as it's common to hold back feelings and regret not saying them later. However, the song encourages people to express their love and feelings, despite the uncertainty and fear of being vulnerable.
"All I Need to Say" is a moving song that highlights the importance of expressing emotions and sentiments towards loved ones. It reminds us that time is fleeting, and we should make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad goodbye
A farewell that was not expressed emotionally enough
Never quite got said
The feelings of love were not conveyed, perhaps because of hesitation or inability to express them
Now the time is gone
The moment to express love and affection has passed
We're movin' on
Time waits for no one and life goes on regardless of whether feelings are shared or not
Even though it hurts so bad
Unexpressed love and hidden feelings cause deep emotional pain
If I could I'd turn back the days
The desire to go back in time and express love and feelings
And I'd love again
The regret of not expressing love and wanting a second chance
To be your friend
Desiring a friendly relationship despite the loss of romantic love
In a hundred different ways
A willingness to make amends and show love in various ways
But we can't turn back the time
The realization that time is irreversible and the past cannot be changed
The days
Time that has passed and cannot be retrieved
Chorus: So if I never said All I needed to say I'll say it now
Making a decision to express love and feelings that were not expressed before
You know I loved you once
A declaration of past love
I love you stronger today
Despite the lack of expression in the past, love has grown stronger
Please love find me a way
A plea for love to find a way to express itself
Words I still need to say
Desiring to express unspoken words of affection
But I don't know how
The inability to express feelings of love properly
Can't stand still
Feeling stuck in a situation that causes emotional discomfort
Still I can't move on
Despite the desire to move on, the emotional burden of unexpressed love is too heavy
Lord I need your strength
Turning to God for emotional support and strength
Need you in me
Dependence on God's presence in one's life
'cause a part of me is gone
Feeling incomplete or broken because of the loss of love and unexpressed feelings
In time I will know
Having faith that time will bring understanding and healing
What I've yet to see
The hope of discovering something that is not yet apparent
That through all the pain
Finding comfort in the shared pain of unexpressed love
You hurt the same
Believing that the other person also feels the pain of unexpressed love
And you're standing here with me
Despite everything, the other person is still present and supportive
And more than anything it's you I need
Declaring that the other person is essential, and the love and support are necessary for healing and moving forward
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
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Nelson Cruz
Old great memories! Very nice song from Smitty. This whole CD is full of great songs. Thanks for posting this song.
Barry Hetherington
BEAUTIFUL SONG! Listen to the pretty coloring of a percussive triangle, wind chimes by percussionist Lenny Castro and the pretty cymbal and high hat work by drummer Paul Leim in the intro and the last 20 seconds of the song! Ear candy and precision!
Ami Contreras Barrutia
Beautiful song! Sometimes we really need prayer and courage to say something we haven´t said. And it is so good to know we did what we had to!!!
Vernon Herbert
Great song popped in my head this morning out of no where.. glad I was able to find it
hfk
great song
Graziele Barbosa
❤
cristhian nuñez
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