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.
Missing Person
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Want the fire back.
Another question in me
One for the powers that be
It's got me thrown and so
I Put on my poker face
And try to figure it out
A common occurrence
Feeling so out of place
Guarded and cynical now
Can't help but wondering how
My heart evolved into a
Rock beating inside of me
So I reel, such a stoic ordeal
Where's that feeling that I don't feel?
[Chorus]
There was a boy who had the faith to move a mountain
And like a child he would believe without a reason
Without a trace he disappeared into the void and
I've been searching for that missing person
Under a lavender moon
So many thoughts consume me
Who dimmed that glowing light
That once burned so bright in me
Is this a radical phase
A problematical age
That keeps me running
From all that I used to be
Is there a way to return
Is there a way to unlearn
That carnal knowledge
That's chipping away at my soul
I've been gone too long
Will I ever find my way home?
[Chorus]
There was a boy who had the faith to move a mountain
And like a child he would believe without a reason
Without a trace he disappeared into the void and
I've been searching for that missing person
He used to want to try to walk the straight and narrow
He had a fire and he could feel it in the marrow
It's been a long time and I haven't seen him lately but
I've been searching for that missing person
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's song "Missing Person" are deeply reflective of the spiritual journey and search for faith. The song speaks of a lost sense of zeal and faith that the writer once had, as he laments the loss of that passion and the feeling of being out of place in a world that feels indifferent. The lyrics encapsulate the feeling of being lost, searching for something that was once there but has now disappeared.
The boy who had the faith to move a mountain represents a memory of that passionate faith, and the singer is searching for that same fervor. The lyrics suggest the search is not complete, and as the writer ponders what has happened to him, he feels like he may have lost that part of himself for good. The song speaks to the challenges of finding faith in a world that can often seem uninterested in such things.
Line by Line Meaning
Still searching for that boy who had the faith to move a mountain.
I am still looking for the old version of myself who possessed an unwavering faith that could completely alter the course of events.
Want the fire back.
I am longing to regain the intense passion and zeal that once burned within me.
Another question in me
There is yet another query residing within me
One for the powers that be
This particular question is directed towards the higher authorities.
It's got me thrown and so
The uncertainty of it all has completely disconcerted me.
I Put on my poker face
I pretend to be emotionless and unfazed outwardly.
And try to figure it out
Internally, I am constantly trying to get to the bottom of this confusion.
This undeniable doubt
This inexplicable feeling of uncertainty
A common occurrence
This state of mind has become familiar and has been happening frequently.
Feeling so out of place
I feel completely lost and disconnected.
Guarded and cynical now
I have become wary and distrustful of people and situations.
Can't help but wondering how
I can't stop myself from pondering about how I ended up in this state.
My heart evolved into a
My heart has turned into
Rock beating inside of me
A hard, unfeeling rock that is now functioning as my heart.
So I reel, such a stoic ordeal
I feel dizzy and lightheaded, struggling to cope with being so impassive and unemotional.
Where's that feeling that I don't feel?
I am searching for the sensation of being in touch with my emotions that is evading me.
There was a boy who had the faith to move a mountain
There once existed a version of myself who had complete faith and self-belief.
And like a child he would believe without a reason
Like a child, this part of me had pure and unwavering faith without the need for any logical explanation.
Without a trace he disappeared into the void and
This part of me vanished completely and without a trace.
I've been searching for that missing person
Ever since, I have been on a quest to find this missing part of me.
Under a lavender moon
During a serene moonlit night.
So many thoughts consume me
I am inundated with myriad thoughts and feelings that are overwhelming me.
Who dimmed that glowing light
What caused the radiance within me to dim down?
That once burned so bright in me
The passion that once burned bright within me.
Is this a radical phase
I am questioning if this is just a temporary and extreme phase of my life.
A problematical age
Perhaps it's just a consequence of my current age and life stage.
That keeps me running
This feeling keeps me on the run from what I once was.
From all that I used to be
From the version of me that was unique and alive.
Is there a way to return
Is it possible to go back to being that old version of me?
Is there a way to unlearn
Can I unlearn or undo whatever has brought me to this phase?
That carnal knowledge
The knowledge that is responsible for my current predicament.
That's chipping away at my soul
This knowledge is eroding my inner self.
I've been gone too long
I've been away from my true self for too long.
Will I ever find my way home?
Will I ever be able to rediscover and reach that old version of myself?
He used to want to try to walk the straight and narrow
That missing version of me was determined to walk the path of righteousness.
He had a fire and he could feel it in the marrow
He was fueled by an intense passion deep within his soul.
It's been a long time and I haven't seen him lately but
It has been a significant amount of time since I have been in touch with that side of me.
I've been searching for that missing person
I am still constantly in search of that missing part of me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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Ava Allman
Another question in me
One for the powers that be
It's got me thrown
And so I put on my poker face
And try to figure it out
This undeniable doubt
A common occurence
Feeling so out of place
Guarded and cynical now
Can't help but wondering how
My heart evolved into
A rock beating inside of me
So I feel such a stoic ordeal
Where's that feeling that I don't feel
[Chorus:]
There was a boy who had the faith to move a mountain
And like a child he would believe without a reason
Without a trace he disappeared into the void and
I've been searchin' for that missing person
Under a lavender moon
So many thoughts consume me
Who dimmed that glowing light
That once burned so bright in me
Is this a radical phase
A problematical age
That keeps me running
From all that I used to be
Is there a way to return
Is there a way to unlearn
That carnal knowledge
That's chipping away at my soul
I've been gone too long
Will I ever find my way home
[Chorus:]
There was a boy who had the faith to move a mountain
And like a child he would believe without a reason
Without a trace he disappeared into the void and
I've been searchin' for that missing person
He used to want to try to walk the straight and narrow
He had a fire and he could feel it in the marrow
It's been a long time and I haven't seen him lately
but I've been searchin' for that missing person
Daniel
2020 and still hits the heart.
Pocahontas Bae
Right?!
Pocahontas Bae
Right?!
Clay Cheese
@Brandon Smith ❤☝
Brandon Smith
Yes I felt lonely until a recent comment in this section
Clay Cheese
Aw man tell me about it😢❤
JESUS IS KING👑
Mike Lowe
Missing person, was played for me, in one of my rehab stints, and it really hit home. Today I'm clean and sober, 1 year tomorrow Sept. 4
Duff Gordon
My advice is to skip the date- If it no longer is a battle, " I Was freed from a powerful force, THank God, now live in His freedom. You are no longer under "the law" of date setting, for with the date setting it im,polies it STILL has power.. But if God know longer keep[s as record, why do we?
Joshua
Keep at it brother.
Clay Cheese
Just saw this comment..how are things traveling for you bro?