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 Miss The Way
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Once there was a fire in your soul
You were the epitome of blessed faith astir
With thirst for holiness
And hunger for the Word
Now you move in other circles
To the beat of different drums
And I see only glimpses of the one you used to be
[Chorus]
I miss the way His love would dance within your eyes
I miss the way His heart was the soul of your life
And somewhere in the saddest part of heaven's room
Our Father sheds a tear for you
He's missing you, too
Some are calling you a prodigal
Some aren't calling you at all
But far away someone is calling you back home
Do you hear it anymore out there on your own
[Chorus]
Once a true believer
Once there was a fire in your soul
You were the epitome of blessed faith astir
With thirst for holiness
And hunger for the Word
Now you move in other circles
To the beat of different drums
And I see only glimpses of the one you used to be
The inspiration that you were to me
Michael W. Smith's song "I Miss the Way" reflects on a relationship that has changed dramatically over time. It's a song about loss--specifically, the loss of faith. The lyrics suggest that there was a time when this person was a true believer--someone who was committed to their faith and whose passion for God was evident to all who knew them. However, something has changed. The fire in their soul has been extinguished. The thirst for holiness and hunger for the Word that once defined this person have faded away. Smith observes that they are now moving in other circles, to the beat of different drums. He sees only glimpses of the person he once knew, and he misses the inspiration that they used to be to him.
The chorus echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the love and heart that used to define this person's belief system. Smith misses the way that God's love shone in their eyes and how His heart was the soul of their life. He suggests that even in heaven, our Father sheds a tear for this lost soul.
The song is a poignant reminder of how easily our faith can slip away if we aren't careful. And it also speaks to the power of relationships in our spiritual lives--how friends and family can serve as inspiration and guides on our journey of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Once a true believer
There was a time when you truly believed in God and His teachings.
Once there was a fire in your soul
Your faith burned bright and you were passionate about your beliefs.
You were the epitome of blessed faith astir
You embodied the essence of being blessed by God and your faith was active and alive.
With thirst for holiness
You had a deep desire to be pure and holy, striving to live a righteous life.
And hunger for the Word
You had a strong appetite for God's word and desired to know it deeply.
Now you move in other circles
You have changed your ways and now surround yourself with different people.
To the beat of different drums
You are now living according to a new set of values and beliefs.
And I see only glimpses of the one you used to be
I can only catch fleeting moments of the person you once were.
The inspiration that you were to me
You were a source of motivation and encouragement for me in my faith journey.
[Chorus]
The following lines are the chorus of the song.
I miss the way His love would dance within your eyes
I miss how you used to show God's love through your eyes, so full of joy and kindness.
I miss the way His heart was the soul of your life
I miss how God was the center of your life and you lived according to His will.
And somewhere in the saddest part of heaven's room
In the saddest part of heaven, where those who have turned away from God reside, there is sorrow for you.
Our Father sheds a tear for you
God, our Father, weeps for you and the distance you have created between yourself and Him.
He's missing you, too
God longs for your return and the renewal of your relationship with Him.
Some are calling you a prodigal
Some people are referring to you as a prodigal, someone who has left their faith and is now distant from God.
Some aren't calling you at all
Others are not even acknowledging you or your situation.
But far away someone is calling you back home
Despite the distance you have put between yourself and God, He is still calling you back to Him.
Do you hear it anymore out there on your own
Are you still able to hear God's voice calling to you, even as you continue to distance yourself from Him?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KIRKPATRICK, SMITH
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!