Matter Of Time
Michael W. Smith Lyrics


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If I could, I would tell you why
The first time I saw her I could touch the sky
I turned to stone, and I could not speak
She had the ability to make me weep

Always wishing, always hoping
That she'll get the message from the bottom of my heart
Let's together share forever
It's just a matter of time

I had to wait and just let her breathe
That's never been easy for a man to see
She moved slow and she took her time
She kept me guessing what was on her mind

Always wishing, always hoping
That you'd get the message from the bottom of my heart




Let's forever be together
It's just a matter of time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Smith's "Matter Of Time" are all about love, patience, and hope. The singer is reminiscing about the first time he saw his beloved, and how he was so captivated by her that he felt like he could touch the sky. However, he soon became tongue-tied in her presence and was struck silent by her beauty. The singer is conveying how love can be overwhelming and can make a person feel powerless.


Despite the difficulty in expressing his true feelings, the singer remains hopeful that his beloved will understand his love. He is always wishing and hoping that she will get the message from the bottom of his heart. The idea is that the love between the two of them will endure forever. The singer knows that they will be together and that it is just a matter of time.


Overall, "Matter Of Time" is a touching song that captures the essence of love and how it can make a person feel. It highlights how love can be a powerful force that can make a person feel powerless and captivated at the same time, and how patience and hope are what keep us going in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could, I would tell you why
I wish I could explain to you the way I feel


The first time I saw her I could touch the sky
From the moment I met her, I knew she was something special


I turned to stone, and I could not speak
She took my breath away and left me speechless


She had the ability to make me weep
Her beauty and grace was overwhelming, it brought tears to my eyes


Always wishing, always hoping
I constantly dream of being with her


That she'll get the message from the bottom of my heart
I hope she understands how deeply I care for her


Let's together share forever
I want us to be together forever


It's just a matter of time
I'm confident that with patience, our love will come to fruition


I had to wait and just let her breathe
I knew I had to give her space and let our relationship develop naturally


That's never been easy for a man to see
As a man, it's hard to be patient and wait for love


She moved slow and she took her time
She was cautious and deliberate in our relationship


She kept me guessing what was on her mind
I couldn't always read her thoughts and feelings


Let's forever be together
I want us to spend the rest of our lives together


It's just a matter of time
I believe that our love will last forever if we give it time




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, BRENT BOURGEOIS

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Hudson /dia da saude

Beautiful song..tears in my eyes! Listening from Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท! God bless you for sharing..

777Jerry

Inspired music. Uplifting and captivating. May we all see what's really important in life.

Rosy G

One of my favorites โค

OnYrMrk67

This song was played at our wedding. It quite literally is the story of our meeting, and life together before we married.

Aerial McAdams

omg i love this song! it gets stuck in my head ALL the time!!

A C

13 years old I would listen to this song and get butterflies in my stomach daydreaming about meeting Mr. Right and thinking it was gonna happen any day now. 30 years old now and still waiting, this throwback is painful.

win2art

beautiful love song. bravo smitty.

Klynn Nonya

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TheSpinWorld

Someone should do a video tutorial on how to play it on guitar or a cover.

yamzy pants

More people should hear this!

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