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.
Open arms
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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But no one leaves the walls
Quick to stand and speak all of their beliefs
Quick to leave you if you fall
Tell me where's the love
It knows no boundaries
Tell me where's the love, yeah, yeah
Never judge You, always loving
Needs to be what we become
Lifting up the lost, showing them the cross
Shining brightly like the sun
Tell me where's the love
It knows no boundaries
Tell me where's the love, yeah, yeah
Open arms, we need to be open arms, yeah
Tell me where's the love
It knows no boundaries
Tell me where's the love, yeah, yeah
Open arms, we need to be open arms, oh yeah
And everybody sing
Open arms, we need to be open arms
And the whole world sing
Open arms, we need to be open arms
In Michael W. Smith's song "Open Arms," the lyrics speak to the idea that many people attend church, but not everyone embodies the true spirit of Christianity. The first verse highlights that many people attend church and are quick to vocalize their religious beliefs but lack the compassion and empathy to support and uplift others who may be struggling. Smith asks, "Tell me where's the love?" as he reflects on the absence of a central tenet of Christianity - love. The chorus emphasizes the need for open arms, both metaphorically and literally, as a tangible expression of love and support for those around us. The second verse urges listeners to live by the example set by Jesus, to never judge and always love, and to lift up and guide those who may have lost their way.
The message in "Open Arms" is a call to action for Christians to emulate Jesus' example and show love and compassion to all those around us. Smith speaks to the need for churchgoers to not only believe in their faith but to live it by lifting others up, being non-judgmental, and extending a helping hand. The song calls for listeners to be "open arms" and actively demonstrate love, support, and kindness to all.
Line by Line Meaning
Many people in the steeple
There are many people gathered in the church building
But no one leaves the walls
Despite being in a place of worship, people do not show love and compassion to others outside
Quick to stand and speak all of their beliefs
People are quick to voice their opinion and beliefs
Quick to leave you if you fall
However, they are not there to support and help when someone is in need
Tell me where's the love
The singer questions the lack of love and compassion in the world
It knows no boundaries
Love should not be limited or restricted by any boundaries
Open arms, we need to be open arms
We need to be accepting and welcoming to others with open arms
Never judge You, always loving
We should never judge others and always show love towards them
Needs to be what we become
This should be our default and natural behavior towards others
Lifting up the lost, showing them the cross
We should help and guide those who are lost and show them the way to the cross of salvation
Shining brightly like the sun
We should be a beacon of light and hope to others, just like the sun shines bright
Open arms, we need to be open arms, yeah
We need to keep reminding ourselves that we should be welcoming and accepting to others
And everybody sing
The singer invites everyone to join in and sing together
And the whole world sing
The whole world is encouraged to join in singing
Open arms, we need to be open arms
The message is repeated again to emphasize its importance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATTHEW RYAN BRONLEEWE, LEELAND MOORING, MICHAEL WHITAKER SMITH
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!