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.
Goin' Thru the Motions
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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All is compromised
Looking for approval there
In someone else's eyes, oh
Dodging all you really are
Becomes your greatest task
Acting out your lonely part
You hide behind your mask
Never true to yourself
Knowing well this is not like you
Fooling yourself
You're just living a lie
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Victim of the circumstance
Prisoner of the shame
But it's the double standard life
That keeps you in the game
Taken by your own disguise
But when it's wearing thin
You'll do anything it takes
To impress your friends
Never true to yourself
Knowing well this is not like you
Fooling yourself
You're just living a lie
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Never true to yourself
Knowing well this is not like you
Fooling yourself
You're just living a lie
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
Goin' goin'
Goin' through the motions
The lyrics to Michael W. Smith's song "Goin' Thru the Motions" speak to the struggle of conforming to societal pressures and expectations, even when it means sacrificing one's own authenticity and true self. The first verse acknowledges the difficulty of breaking free from this cycle, as it becomes habit to hide behind a mask and play a role that is expected of us. The second verse speaks to the shame and guilt that can come along with this, as we are held captive by our own facade and the pressure to impress others.
The chorus repeats the phrase "goin' through the motions" as a reminder of the repeated patterns we fall into when we prioritize external validation over our own genuine emotions and desires. The verses and chorus together paint a picture of a person who is stuck in a cycle of performative behavior, living a life that is not entirely their own and struggling to break free from the expectations of others.
Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living a life that is not true to oneself and encourages listeners to find the strength to break free from societal expectations and live authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Actions have been justified
Justification has been made for the actions that have been taken
All is compromised
The situation is in a state of compromise
Looking for approval there
Searching for acceptance from others
In someone else's eyes, oh
In the perception of another person
Dodging all you really are
Avoiding your true self
Becomes your greatest task
Becomes the most important thing to do
Acting out your lonely part
Pretending to be someone else to hide loneliness
You hide behind your mask
You conceal your true self from others
Never true to yourself
You are not honest with yourself
Knowing well this is not like you
You are aware that this is not how you want to act
Fooling yourself
You are deceiving yourself
You're just living a lie
You are leading a false life
Goin' goin'
Continuously moving forward
Goin' through the motions
Going through the routine without feeling a true sense of purpose or direction
Victim of the circumstance
Someone who is affected by the situation they find themselves in
Prisoner of the shame
Feeling trapped by the guilt or embarrassment that comes with a situation
But it's the double standard life
There are two different sets of expectations that exist in life
That keeps you in the game
That forces you to continue playing the game
Taken by your own disguise
Trapped by the mask that you have created for yourself
But when it's wearing thin
But when the mask is becoming less effective
You'll do anything it takes
You will go to great lengths to maintain the illusion
To impress your friends
To gain the admiration of those around you
Goin' goin'
Continuously moving forward
Goin' through the motions
Going through the routine without feeling a true sense of purpose or direction
Never true to yourself
You are not honest with yourself
Knowing well this is not like you
You are aware that this is not how you want to act
Fooling yourself
You are deceiving yourself
You're just living a lie
You are leading a false life
Goin' goin'
Continuously moving forward
Goin' through the motions
Going through the routine without feeling a true sense of purpose or direction
Goin' goin'
Continuously moving forward
Goin' through the motions
Going through the routine without feeling a true sense of purpose or direction
Goin' goin'
Continuously moving forward
Goin' through the motions
Going through the routine without feeling a true sense of purpose or direction
Goin' goin'
Continuously moving forward
Goin' through the motions
Going through the routine without feeling a true sense of purpose or direction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIRKPATRICK, SMITH
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