Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, so… Read Full Bio ↴Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist.

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.

Somewhere Somehow
Michael W. Smith Lyrics

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Standing in our silence
I hear my heart beating
And if only I could choose
I'd stay here with you
But hold me 'til the train is leaving
Somewhere down the line
After you're gone from sight
Our love will be the same

And, whispering your name,
I'll cling to you with all my might

Let me dream of you
But it's true
And wake me up when this is over
Love will be there when this is over and

Somewhere far beyond today
I will find a way to find you
And somehow through the lonely nights
I will leave a light in the dark
Let it lead you to my heart

There's a love inside us
Deep down inside
That goes without saying
Don't say a word
But I'll tell you just the same
And that love will fan the flame
And that flame will warm the heart that's waiting

You are mine and I'll wait for you my love
You are mine it may take some time
Even if it takes a lifetime
Tell me you'll wait

Somewhere far beyond today
I will find a way to find you
And somehow through the lonely nights
I will leave a light in the dark
Let it lead you to my heart

And somewhere alone
I will be praying you home
I know that somehow our love

Our love will lead me to your arms

Somewhere far beyond today
I will find a way to find you
And somehow through the lonely nights

I will leave a light in the dark
Let it lead you to my heart

Overall Meaning

The song Somewhere Somehow by Michael W. Smith is a touching love ballad that describes the longing and yearning of love even when separated by distance. The opening lines "Standing in our silence, I hear my heart beating" portrays the idea of two people standing in silence, but the rhythm of their hearts beating in unison is a symbol of their love. The following lines "if only I could choose, I'd stay here with you" demonstrates the struggle of wanting to hold on to the present moment and not wanting the person to leave. The line "Our love will be the same, and whispering your name, I'll cling to you with all my might" indicates the strong bond of love that exists between the two people and the hope that their love will endure even when they are apart.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses his promise and determination to always keep the love alive regardless of the distance. The line "Let it lead you to my heart" demonstrates the faith of the singer that the love they share will eventually guide the person back to them. The line "And somewhere alone, I will be praying you home" further emphasizes that the love is stronger than the separation and that eventually they will be together. The song ends with "Let it lead you to my heart" which portrays the image of hope and optimism that their love will eventually lead them back to each other.

Line by Line Meaning

Standing in our silence
Being in each other's company without the need for words.

I hear my heart beating
Feeling an intense emotional connection.

And if only I could choose
Expressing the desire to remain together.

I'd stay here with you
A declaration of love and commitment.

But hold me 'til the train is leaving
Asking for one last embrace before parting ways.

Somewhere down the line
In the uncertain future.

After you're gone from sight
When physical distance separates us.

Our love will be the same
Assurance that love does not diminish with separation.

And, whispering your name,
Reaffirming the love and connection felt.

I'll cling to you with all my might
Holding onto memories until reunited.

Let me dream of you
The longing to see each other again.

But it's true
Acknowledging the reality of the situation.

And wake me up when this is over
Hoping for an end to the separation.

Love will be there when this is over and
Assurance that love will remain despite the distance.

Somewhere far beyond today
In the distant future.

I will find a way to find you
Determination to be reunited.

And somehow through the lonely nights
The struggles of being apart.

I will leave a light in the dark
Acting as a beacon to guide the other back.

Let it lead you to my heart
A heartfelt plea to reunite.

There's a love inside us
A love that is deeply felt and unspoken.

Deep down inside
Within our innermost being.

That goes without saying
The unspoken nature of their love.

Don't say a word
Their love does not require words.

But I'll tell you just the same
Their love is communicated through actions.

And that love will fan the flame
Their love will keep their passion alive and strong.

And that flame will warm the heart that's waiting
Their love will keep them steadfast during the separation.

You are mine and I'll wait for you my love
A pledge of devotion and willingness to wait.

You are mine it may take some time
Patience during the separation.

Even if it takes a lifetime
The strength of their love will endure.

Tell me you'll wait
Asking for reassurance and commitment.

And somewhere alone
During moments of solitude.

I will be praying you home
Hoping and praying for their reunion.

I know that somehow our love
Their love is unwavering and unbreakable.

Our love will lead me to your arms
Assurance that their love will bring them back together.

Somewhere far beyond today
In the distant future, where their love will guide them.

I will find a way to find you
Determination to overcome the distance.

And somehow through the lonely nights
The struggles of being apart.

I will leave a light in the dark
A reminder that their love will always guide them back to each other.

Let it lead you to my heart
A plea to follow their love back to each other.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: FOSTER, GILL, KIRKPATRICK, SMITH

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