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.
Restless Heart
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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There's a chill in the air
Icy people, empty faces
Not a word, not a soul who cares
Do you give up
Have you given in to the lie that a heart never changes
Don't be fooled by what you see there
Another man with another case of
One restless heart
Who never could find love
Too many hurts
To reach out again
How can he know
Love still wants to find him
One restless shell of a man
Don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Why the fear then, why the worry
Why the walls holding love inside
When you're needed in the fury
In the fighting to save men's lives
Don't you give up
Don't be giving in to the lie that a heart never changes
If you reach out God'll reach in
Bring an end to another case of
Chorus
One restless heart, one restless heart
One restless heart, one restless heart
He's got to know that love still can find him
Love can reach any man
Don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
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Don't you look away
Oh never a stranger again
Love has saved a restless man
Finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
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The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's "Restless Heart" describe the struggle of a man who feels trapped and isolated in a world where everyone seems to have given up on love and human connection. The song opens with vivid imagery of a cold, empty street where people are distant and unapproachable. The chorus emphasizes the man's loneliness and pain, as he is unable to let go of past hurts and open himself up to love again. However, the song offers hope: the idea that love can break through, that hearts can change, and that the man can find a new beginning if he is willing to reach out and embrace it.
The central theme of "Restless Heart" is the transformative power of love. The song suggests that love is not just a feeling or an emotion, but an active force that can change hearts and lives. It also highlights the importance of human connection and the dangers of isolation and detachment. Through its powerful imagery and emotional lyrics, "Restless Heart" encourages listeners to embrace love and to never give up hope, no matter how hopeless their situation may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
On the street it never changes
The streets always remain the same, no matter how much time passes
There's a chill in the air
The atmosphere is cold and unwelcoming
Icy people, empty faces
The people are emotionless and don't show any concern for others
Not a word, not a soul who cares
There is no one who shows any care or concern
Do you give up
Are you willing to quit trying
Have you given in to the lie that a heart never changes
Do you believe the falsehood that people can never change their ways or behavior
Don't be fooled by what you see there
Don't let appearances deceive you
Another man with another case of
Another individual facing a similar circumstance
One restless heart
One individual who can't seem to find inner peace
Who never could find love
Who has never felt genuine love or connection with anyone else
Too many hurts
Experiencing too much pain and trauma from past events
To reach out again
To open oneself up to others after being hurt too many times
How can he know
How can he be sure of something without evidence or proof
Love still wants to find him
There is still hope for him to find love and emotional fulfillment
One restless shell of a man
One man who is emotionally exhausted and struggling to find peace
Why the fear then, why the worry
What is causing the fear and apprehension
Why the walls holding love inside
Why are there emotional barriers preventing love from being expressed or received
When you're needed in the fury
In times of chaos and crisis, love and compassion are crucial
In the fighting to save men's lives
In the battle to protect and preserve human life
If you reach out God'll reach in
If you make an effort to seek help or support, divine intervention will follow
Bring an end to another case of
Helping another individual who is struggling with similar issues
One restless heart, one restless heart
One individual struggling with inner turmoil
He's got to know that love still can find him
He needs to realize that he is still deserving of love and can find it
Love can reach any man
Love has the power to connect with and transform anyone
Don't you look away
Don't ignore the suffering or struggles of others
Oh never a stranger again
Never feeling alone or disconnected from others again
Love has saved a restless man
Love has brought peace and contentment to someone who was previously struggling
Finally some place to start
A new beginning and the opportunity to start fresh
For a man with a restless heart
For an individual struggling with inner turmoil and emotional exhaustion
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOSEPH VINCENT CAMILLERI, NICHOLAS ANTHONY SMITH
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Claudia Maria
On the street it never changes
There's a chill in the air
Icy people, empty faces
Not a word, not a soul who cares
Do you give up
Have you given in to the lie that a heart never changes
Don't be fooled by what you see there
Another man with another case of
Chorus:
One restless heart
Who never could find love
Too many hurts
To reach out again
How can he know
Love still wants to find him
One restless shell of a man
Don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Why the fear then, why the worry
Why the walls holding love inside
When you're needed in the fury
In the fighting to save men's lives
Don't you give up
Don't be giving in to the lie that a heart never changes
If you reach out God'll reach in
Bring an end to another case of
One restless heart, one restless heart
One restless heart, one restless heart
He's got to know that love still can find him
Love can reach any man
Don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Claudia Maria
On the street it never changes
There's a chill in the air
Icy people, empty faces
Not a word, not a soul who cares
Do you give up
Have you given in to the lie that a heart never changes
Don't be fooled by what you see there
Another man with another case of
Chorus:
One restless heart
Who never could find love
Too many hurts
To reach out again
How can he know
Love still wants to find him
One restless shell of a man
Don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Why the fear then, why the worry
Why the walls holding love inside
When you're needed in the fury
In the fighting to save men's lives
Don't you give up
Don't be giving in to the lie that a heart never changes
If you reach out God'll reach in
Bring an end to another case of
One restless heart, one restless heart
One restless heart, one restless heart
He's got to know that love still can find him
Love can reach any man
Don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Ami Contreras Barrutia
Beautiful song with a deep understanding of the power of love. May God grant us to bring this love to those who need it, want it and are believing, somewhere inside of them, that it is true!
Cynthia Allen Pearson
Memories of long ago. I still love this song!
mrm6464
I ALWAYS loved the bass line to this song, so chilling!
Barry Hetherington
LOVE Amy Grant’s vocals on this song! Such a great song!
orfeocookie
This and All I Needed to Say are two utterly superb songs from this part of his career.
Sharon Placide
LOVE it! Memories!!!! Really prefer his old stuff to his newer stuff (except perhaps Worship and Worship Again)
Karl Bastian
Oh my! I remember working in a Christian book store in junior high and decorating with tons of the these albums covers. Argyle!
YOHAN HENRY MUSiQ
I'd like to see a drummer play this beat live, lol.. epic album.. I used to imagine a music video for this,
YOHAN HENRY MUSiQ
@electrictroy2010 In that video they changed the beat. I'd like to see them play it with this midtempo beat, sort of like Michael's version of "In the air" by Phil collins