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.
Heart of Worship
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless your heart
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much you deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is yours
Every single breath
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what you have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry, lord, for the thing I've made it
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm coming back to the heart of worship,
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry, lord, for the thing I've made it
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
The Heart of Worship by Michael W. Smith is a song about returning to the core of what worship is really about. The lyrics acknowledge that sometimes in the midst of singing songs in church, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that worship is meant to be about honoring God, not just going through the motions. The lines “When the music fades, all is stripped away, and I simply come” convey the idea that the singer is trying to approach worship with a pure heart and without any external distractions. The song emphasizes that it’s not just about singing a song, but rather bringing something of real value to God that is worthy of blessing his heart.
The chorus “I’m coming back to the heart of worship / And it’s all about you, it’s all about you, Jesus / I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it” serves as a confession that the singer has previously lost sight of the true purpose of worship. Throughout the song, the lyrics reflect a deep desire to get back to the essence of worship – recognizing God’s worthiness and expressing gratitude for his boundless love and grace.
Overall, The Heart of Worship is a thoughtful and introspective song that encourages listeners to examine their motivations for worship and to recommit themselves to the true heart of honoring God.
Line by Line Meaning
When the music fades
When the sound of instruments fades away,
All is stripped away
All external things are removed,
And I simply come
And I come with simplicity,
Longing just to bring
Yearning to present,
Something that's of worth
Something valuable,
That will bless your heart
That will bring joy to your heart,
I'll bring you more than a song
I will offer more than just a song,
For a song in itself
A song alone,
Is not what you have required
Is not what you demand,
You search much deeper within
You search within my soul,
Through the way things appear
Despite external appearances,
You're looking into my heart
You see my true intentions,
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
I'm returning to the essence of worship,
And it's all about you,
And it's entirely about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
It's all about you, Jesus,
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
I apologize, Lord, for making it about something else,
When it's all about you,
When it should be entirely about you,
King of endless worth
The ruler of immeasurable value,
No one could express
No one could articulate,
How much you deserve
How much you are worthy of,
Though I'm weak and poor
Even though I am feeble and destitute,
All I have is yours
Everything I have belongs to you,
Every single breath
Every inhalation and exhalation,
It's all about you
It's all about you,
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matt Redman
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Precious Makena
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longin' just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless your heart
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the ways things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
The King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve? Lord
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus, yeah
It's all about You
Every song we sing
Every breath we breathe, Jesus
Its all about You
It's all about You, Lord
I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
Since it's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
Sing to say, it's all about You
Every melody every heart beat
Every breath we breathe
It's all about You
There's no one
It's all about You
It's all about You
It's all about You
Yeah we know that
You will not share Your glory with another
Oh, You shall not share Your glory with another
Jesus, You will not share Your glory with another
Oh, You shall not share Your glory with another
You will not share Your glory with another, Jesus
Oh, You shall not share Your glory with another
There's no other
You will not share Your glory with another
Oh, You shall not share Your glory with another
There's no other
There's no like you in the Heavens and the Earth
starboy_tait
This song touches my soul. I haven’t been employed ever since I graduated. Sometimes I lose my hope and faith but I know He knows my name and its about Jesus. Stress and depression have been on me several times but I always turn to God and I believe one day things will never be the same. I may be down right now but to someone reading this. IT IS WELL.
Jaco Grobler
Hang in there buddy. I know the feeling. Hold on to God and God alone. He truly is a safe haven.
millicent aleyo
Trust in Him.
Dianne Simmons
@millicent aleyo god is able...keep trusting in him
patrick mike
I know that feeling, ive been there. Just be Patient God's time is the best.
starboy_tait
@patrick mike thank you..
Dylan Karinga
This song to me personally is a reminder that God is sooo Faithful to me
GLORIOUS
Its all about you Jesus .. I LOVE YOU LORD GOD🙏♥️
MeelahManifestsLove
Brings tears to my eyes. 🥺❤ it’s always been about Jesus
Tagalog Christian Worship Songs
Whoever reading this, God knows what you are facing through, he heard your cry, He is going to deliver you. Just trust in him