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.
Love Me Good
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Is just one big gigantic merry-go-round
You gotta hold on tight or you get hurled through the air
Yeah, life is a three-ring circus
With clowns and freaks and camels and such
And you never know when you might be attacked by the bears
[Chorus]
Sometimes I feel like
I'm afraid of my own shadow and then
Sometimes I can feel as bold as Genghis Khan
But I could never live in a yurt
On a diet of Mongolian barbecue
I conquer the world for a moment, then the moment is gone
Chorus
Bridge:
Let us take a moment now to bow our heads and pray
If only to give thanks for making it through another day
Sometimes I wish I was in a movie
Or some 70's TV thing
Where everything gets neatly wrapped by the end of the show
Yeah, but this ain't Hollywood
And this sure ain't the Brady Bunch
And how this plot's gonna all pan out, I don't really know
Chorus
The song Love Me Good by Michael W. Smith presents a relatable story that talks about life and all its ups and downs. The first two verses set the scene for the chorus, where the singer asks for love to be shown to him in a good way. He compares life to a merry-go-round, where you have to hold on tight, or you'll be thrown through the air. He further compares life to a circus with clowns, freaks, and the random appearance of bears that might attack you. The singer seems to be describing the unpredictability of life, and how we all need love to keep us grounded.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe the contradiction in humans' emotional states. Sometimes, we are so confident and fierce that we feel like we can conquer the world, but at other times, we are afraid even of our own shadows. The lyrics then move on to talk about how we all wish life could be like a movie, where everything wraps up neatly in the end. Still, in reality, life is much more complicated, and we never truly know how the plot will pan out.
The song's overall message is one of hope, that despite all of life's uncertainties, the singer believes that if we all show love to each other, we can make it through another day. The bridge brings a moment of reflection and gratitude towards the end, a moment to bow our heads and pray and be thankful for making it through another day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like this world
The singer often feels overwhelmed by the complexities of the world
Is just one big gigantic merry-go-round
The world is like a never-ending ride with highs and lows
You gotta hold on tight or you get hurled through the air
The singer must be careful to navigate the world or they risk facing difficulty
Yeah, life is a three-ring circus
Life is a chaotic, unpredictable experience
With clowns and freaks and camels and such
Life is filled with all sorts of bizarre and unexpected occurrences
And you never know when you might be attacked by the bears
There are always unexpected dangers and challenges lurking around the corner
Give me love, give me love, love me good
The singer craves unconditional love and affection
Sometimes I feel like
The artist experiences a range of emotions
I'm afraid of my own shadow and then
Sometimes the artist feels fearful and anxious
Sometimes I can feel as bold as Genghis Khan
Other times the artist feels confident and empowered
But I could never live in a yurt
Though the singer may have moments of bravery, they are not willing to live a completely unconventional lifestyle
On a diet of Mongolian barbecue
The artist is not willing to make significant sacrifices for their ambitions
I conquer the world for a moment, then the moment is gone
The singer occasionally achieves success but it is often fleeting
Let us take a moment now to bow our heads and pray
The singer suggests taking time to express gratitude
If only to give thanks for making it through another day
Acknowledging the ability to get through life's challenges is worthy of gratitude
Sometimes I wish I was in a movie
The artist sometimes desires a more predictable, resolved narrative
Or some 70's TV thing
The artist is yearning for a simpler, idealized version of the past
Where everything gets neatly wrapped by the end of the show
The singer longs for a happier, more resolved ending to their experiences
Yeah, but this ain't Hollywood
Reality often falls short of the optimistic idealism portrayed in media
And this sure ain't the Brady Bunch
Life is not always idealistic and family-friendly like the sitcom The Brady Bunch
And how this plot's gonna all pan out, I don't really know
The artist is uncertain about the outcome of their current struggles
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!