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.
How Long Will Be Too Long
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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(Tell me) How long will we bow down to that golden calf
How long will be too long
(Tell me) How long will we curtsy to the whims of new religion
How long will we water down the truth
'Til truth is no more
How long will be too long
The power of faith and love
Can change the stuff we're made of
But still we wait
(Tell me) How long will be too long
(Tell me) How long will we drink from the chalice of indifference
Neither be hot or be cold
Can a sober soul know
How long will be too long
[Chorus]
Is there not more to us
Than cursed dust to dust
I feel my hope fading
How long will be too long
How long will be too long
(Tell me) How long will we travel from the ways that God intended
Won't it all tumble down if His holy wrath comes
How long will be too long
[Chorus]
The power of faith and love
Can change the stuff we're made of
When will it be too late
How long will be too long
How long will be too long
How long will be too long
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's "How Long Will Be Too Long" address the issue of human complacency and our tendency to focus on worldly pursuits rather than spiritual growth. Through a series of questions, Smith challenges the listener to consider how long we will continue to prioritize material wealth, power, and societal status over the pursuit of truth and a relationship with God.
The opening lines condemn the worship of money and status as a form of idolatry, asking how long we will continue to "grovel at the feet of wealth and power" and "bow down to that golden calf." The subsequent lines highlight how we compromise our values and dilute truth in the name of conforming to societal norms and religious trends.
The chorus presents a message of hope and redemption, emphasizing how faith and love can transform us and redirect our focus towards spiritual growth. However, the repeated question of "how long will be too long" serves as a warning about the dangers of waiting too long to prioritize our relationship with God and make meaningful changes in our lives.
Overall, "How Long Will Be Too Long" is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to reevaluate their priorities and make intentional choices that align with their beliefs and values.
Line by Line Meaning
(Tell me) How long will we grovel at the feet of wealth and power
How much longer will we continue to worship and submit to those who hold wealth and power?
(Tell me) How long will we bow down to that golden calf
How much longer will we continue to worship material objects and money?
How long will be too long
When will we reach the point where our current behaviors and actions become too much and too damaging?
(Tell me) How long will we curtsy to the whims of new religion
How much longer will we continue to blindly follow the ideas and beliefs of new religions or ideologies?
How long will we water down the truth
When do we stop compromising and diluting the truth in order to maintain our own comfort or status quo?
'Til truth is no more
When will we reach the point where there is no longer any truth left to water down or compromise?
How long will be too long
When will we reach the point where our current behaviors and actions become too much and too damaging?
[Chorus]
The power of faith and love
Can change the stuff we're made of
But still we wait
Although faith and love have the power to transform us as individuals and society, we still hesitate to take action.
(Tell me) How long will be too long
When will we reach the point where our current behaviors and actions become too much and too damaging?
(Tell me) How long will we drink from the chalice of indifference
How much longer will we continue to be apathetic and indifferent to the world around us?
Neither be hot or be cold
Can a sober soul know
When we refuse to take a stance or have strong convictions, can we truly understand and comprehend the world and its complexities?
How long will be too long
When will we reach the point where our current behaviors and actions become too much and too damaging?
[Chorus]
Is there not more to us
Than cursed dust to dust
I feel my hope fading
How long will be too long
We have the potential for so much more than simply existing and fading away. However, the singer's hope is dimming and they wonder when we will reach the point of no return.
(Tell me) How long will we travel from the ways that God intended
How much longer will we continue to deviate from the paths and morals that many believe God has laid out for us?
Won't it all tumble down if His holy wrath comes
When faced with divine punishment or retribution, will all that we have built and pursued come crashing down?
How long will be too long
When will we reach the point where our current behaviors and actions become too much and too damaging?
[Chorus]
The power of faith and love
Can change the stuff we're made of
When will it be too late
How long will be too long
How long will be too long
The transformative power of faith and love may be able to change us, but it begs the question of whether or not we'll take action before it's too late.
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GILL, KIRKPATRICK, SMITH
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!