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.
Sky Spills Over
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Blooming red in the drought
There's a quenching rain
In the wings of the gathering clouds
Lift your eyes
Look to the horizon now
There's still a hope for us
And call it down
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I may just be dry bones
Stripped of sinew and skin
But the wind of His spirit
Will raise me up again
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I hear the rolling thunder
Feel the pouring rain
My heart is filled with wonder
Only You remain
I see a new horizon
Coming up my way
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
I can hear
I can hear that thunder
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
Oh, I can hear (I can hear)
I can hear that thunder
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over (Over)
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's song "Sky Spills Over" convey the message of hope and redemption. The first verse describes a rose blooming in the desert despite the drought, and rain approaching with the gathering clouds. This sets the tone of the song as one of hope, reminding the listener that there is still a chance for redemption despite difficult circumstances.
In the second verse, Smith acknowledges his own weaknesses, describing himself as "dry bones stripped of sinew and skin." However, he is confident in the power of God's spirit to raise him up again. The chorus repeats the imagery of thunder and rain, encouraging the listener to "sing his name out until the sky spills over." This signifies a powerful release of emotion and faith.
The bridge describes the rolling thunder and pouring rain, which evoke a sense of wonder and awe in Smith's heart. He sees a new horizon coming and lifts his eyes to the future. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, promising to keep singing and praising God until the heavens open up.
Overall, "Sky Spills Over" is a song of hope and faith in God's power to redeem and lift us up, no matter how difficult the circumstances we face may be.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rose in the desert
In a place where life should be impossible, there is still growth and beauty
Blooming red in the drought
Even when all seems hopeless and bleak, there is still a reason to hope
There's a quenching rain
The relief of water after a long and difficult time of thirst
In the wings of the gathering clouds
The promise of things to come, even before they arrive
Lift your eyes
Look up from your troubles and find something greater than yourself
Look to the horizon now
There is promise and hope in the distance, if you're willing to look for it
There's still a hope for us
No matter what we've been through, there's always a chance for renewal and restoration
Reach up from the dust
Even when we feel like we've hit rock bottom, we can still strive for something greater
And call it down
We have the power to bring good things into our lives, just by asking for them
Can you hear
Are you listening? Are you paying attention to the signs around you?
Can you hear that thunder
The voice of something greater than ourselves, calling out to us
Sing His name, sing it out
Praising the one who can bring us out of our difficulties and into greatness
'Til the sky spills over
Singing and rejoicing until the blessings overflow and flood into our lives
I may just be dry bones
All the life may have been drained from me, but I'm not giving up
Stripped of sinew and skin
All the layers that make me human may have been taken away, but I'm still standing
But the wind of His spirit
The presence of something greater than ourselves, equally powerful as the wind
Will raise me up again
Even when I am at my lowest, there is something that can lift me up and restore me
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Even when all seems lost, there is still music and beauty in the world
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Giving in to the power of something greater than ourselves and rejoicing in it
I hear the rolling thunder
I am experiencing the presence of something greater than myself, and it is powerful
Feel the pouring rain
Experiencing blessings and abundance after a long season of drought
My heart is filled with wonder
I am amazed and in awe of the beauty and power of the world around me
Only You remain
When all else passes away, there is still something eternal and unchanging
I see a new horizon
There is something new and exciting on the horizon, waiting for me to discover it
Coming up my way
I have reason to hope and dream for something better, because I believe it's coming my way
I can hear
I am listening, I am open to the voice of something greater than myself
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
Praising and glorifying the one who makes all things possible
'Til the sky spills over
Rejoicing until the blessings come down and overflow into every part of my life
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Christopher Stevens, Michael W. Smith, Michael Whitaker Smith, Ryan Smith
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Anish John
"Sky Spills Over"
There's a rose in the desert
Blooming red in the drought
There's a quenching rain
In the wings of the gathering clouds
Lift your eyes
Look to the horizon now
There's still a hope for us
Reach up from the dust
And call it down
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I may just be dry bones
Stripped of sinew and skin
But the wind of His spirit
Will raise me up again
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I hear the rolling thunder
Feel the pouring rain
My heart is filled with wonder
Only You remain
I see a new horizon
Coming up my way
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
I can hear
I can hear that thunder
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
Oh, I can hear
I can hear that thunder
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over, over
Diamonds Diamonds
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I hear the rolling thunder
Diamonds Diamonds
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I hear the rolling thunder
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I hear the rolling thunder
I am not afraid of being a Christian
robert c
love Michael and really appreciate all his years dedicated to singing praises to God! Great song!
sharon mccombs
I love Michael too . Great song From Texas
Brendon george
I love song 🎵
Anita Zrimsek
Our Praise Team is singing this as a praise song in church but we sing Oh Oh Je-e-e-e-e-esus, Oh Oh Je-e-e-e-sus, so His name can be incorporated into the song. Works really well, we LOVE this song!!
Anish John
"Sky Spills Over"
There's a rose in the desert
Blooming red in the drought
There's a quenching rain
In the wings of the gathering clouds
Lift your eyes
Look to the horizon now
There's still a hope for us
Reach up from the dust
And call it down
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I may just be dry bones
Stripped of sinew and skin
But the wind of His spirit
Will raise me up again
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
Can you hear
Can you hear that thunder
Sing His name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
I hear the rolling thunder
Feel the pouring rain
My heart is filled with wonder
Only You remain
I see a new horizon
Coming up my way
I lift my eyes
I look to the horizon now
Oh, there's still a song to sing
Fall down on your knees and cry aloud
I can hear
I can hear that thunder
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over
Oh, I can hear
I can hear that thunder
I'll sing Your name, sing it out
'Til the sky spills over, over
Claire Neubauer
Thanks for share. Be blessed in the Name of Jesus!
Joycelyn
Bless you 🙏🏾🙋🏽♀️🇬🇧
Niwemfura Manzi Innocente
I can sing with him without lyrics! I didn't sleep till I get it can't forget the way I repeated it lone in my bed room 👌
Brendon george
K I love 💙 sonG 🎶
Raquel
essa música é incrível. Na verdade, todas as músicas do Michael w Smith são maravilhosas e profundas.