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.
I Hear Leesha
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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She was living here
Yea, she was living here
Lord knows why He's taken her away
It isn't very clear, no it isn't very clear
Into every life a little rain must fall
And losing one you love is like a storm
But storms are passing
[Chorus]
I hear Leesha
Singing in heaven tonight
And in between the sadness
I hear Leesha
Telling me that she's alright
Life goes on even after life
That's what I believe
Yea, that's what I believe
Leesha's gone, but she will still survive
In a memory that I'm keeping here with me
Silencing the voice of mortal tragedy
Listening to whispers of the soul
All is peaceful
[Chorus]
The song is a touching tribute to someone the singer knew named Leesha who has passed away. It's clear that her death has left a void in the singer's life, as he reflects on her memory and what she meant to him. The opening lines express disbelief that she was living here with him only yesterday, emphasizing how sudden and unexpected her departure was. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with her death, as he questions why the Lord has taken her away and finds no clear answers. The use of the metaphor of a storm suggests that the singer sees her death as a dark and tumultuous event that he is still processing. Despite the sadness, however, the chorus reassures us that Leesha is now in a better place, singing in heaven tonight. The chorus emphasizes the message of the song that, even though Leesha has passed on, life will still go on for those she left behind. The singer's faith is evident as he believes that Leesha has moved on to a better life, and he feels a sense of peace and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like it was only yesterday
The memory of her living here is still fresh in my mind
She was living here
She was present in this physical world
Lord knows why He's taken her away
The reason for her sudden demise is unknown to us
It isn't very clear, no it isn't very clear
The cause of her departure remains a mystery
Into every life a little rain must fall
Everyone goes through tough times
And losing one you love is like a storm
Losing a loved one is just like a furious storm
But storms are passing
No storm lasts forever and we have to move on
I hear Leesha
I feel her presence
Singing in heaven tonight
She is happy and content in her afterlife
And in between the sadness
There is still a ray of hope amidst the grief
Telling me that she's alright
She is reassuring me that she is doing fine
Life goes on even after life
Life does not stop even after someone's death
That's what I believe
I have faith in this fact
Leesha's gone, but she will still survive
Leesha may no longer be living, but her memory lives on and won't fade away
In a memory that I'm keeping here with me
I am preserving her memory close to my heart
Silencing the voice of mortal tragedy
I am able to overcome the pain and grief by cherishing her memories
Listening to whispers of the soul
I am attuned to the subtle messages being conveyed by her soul
All is peaceful
All is at peace and there is no more suffering
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, MICHAEL W. SMITH
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!