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.
Reach Out To Me
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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I know there's peace but I can't seem
To figure out how
To stop this race that's taking over me
I'm under the gun I wait for You to see
Oh, please reach out to me
Open my eyes to see
Come rescue me somehow
Another scar from fighting the Truth now
Has left me like a stranger to my need now
A masquerade, a game to figure out now
A cruel charade I cannot scream aloud
A narrow stretch of road in the way now
A heavy load still hanging on to me now
I'm in a maze that I can't seem to get out
Without a view from these shoulders of doubt
The lyrics of Reach Out To Me by Michael W. Smith express the feeling of being lost and struggling to find one's way back to the Truth. The singer is aware of the peace that comes with knowing the Truth but feels unable to reach it. He describes being under the gun, waiting for help to see the way forward. The repeated refrain of "reach out to me" highlights the need for divine intervention to overcome the obstacles that stand in his way.
The second verse continues this theme with the image of fighting the Truth and being left with a scar. The singer feels like a stranger to his own needs and is playing a game to figure out how to break free. There is a sense of frustration and desperation as he describes the situation as a cruel charade that he cannot express aloud. The narrow stretch of road and heavy load symbolize the difficulties on his journey and the maze he cannot seem to escape. The absence of any view from these shoulders of doubt emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and powerless to find a way out.
Overall, Reach Out To Me is a powerful plea for help and a reminder that sometimes we need to rely on something greater than ourselves to find our way. The lyrics capture the struggle of trying to overcome personal obstacles and the relief that comes with receiving guidance and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Another million miles from the Truth now
I am feeling very far from the truth and its teachings
I know there's peace but I can't seem To figure out how
I know peace exists, but I am unable to come to it
To stop this race that's taking over me
I am trapped in a competitive mindset that is taking over my life
I'm under the gun I wait for You to see
I am under a lot of pressure, and I'm hoping for someone (possibly God) to help me see the way out
Oh, please reach out to me
I am asking for help from someone or something (possibly God)
Open my eyes to see
I want to be able to see clearly and understand what's going on around me
I'm running from you now
I am trying to avoid something that I perceive as negative, which may be God or something else
Come rescue me somehow
I need someone or something (possibly God) to intervene and help me escape my difficulties
Another scar from fighting the Truth now
I have experienced more damage from resisting the truth and its teachings
Has left me like a stranger to my need now
I feel disconnected from my own needs and desires as a result of this damage
A masquerade, a game to figure out now
I feel like I'm wearing a mask and playing a guessing game to try and figure out what to do next
A cruel charade I cannot scream aloud
I am trapped in a difficult situation that I am unable to express my frustration about
A narrow stretch of road in the way now
I am facing a difficult obstacle that I need to overcome
A heavy load still hanging on to me now
I am struggling with a heavy burden that I can't seem to shake off
I'm in a maze that I can't seem to get out
I am feeling lost and unsure of how to navigate my current situation
Without a view from these shoulders of doubt
I can't see things clearly because I'm bogged down by feelings of uncertainty and doubt
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, DAN HASSELTINE
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!