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.
Straight to the Heart
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Come your words of comfort and of hope
I see your face always smiling back at me
A stream of light shining straight to the heart
Child of God, child of light
There'll be no more lonely nights
Cause you have brightened up my life
A path of love running straight to the heart
Over the years I've learned one important thing
It's that real friends shall never truly be apart
You were there in my darkest time of need
With a hand reaching straight to the heart
Child of God, child of light
There'll be no more lonely nights
Cause you have brightened up my life
Take this gift, it is all I have to give
A prayer of love forever straight to the heart
The lyrics to Michael W. Smith's song Straight to the Heart are a tender tribute to the power of friendship and the solace it can provide in times of need. The singer, when down and in desperate need of rest, finds comfort in the words of his friend. He imagines her smiling face, like a stream of light shining straight to his heart. In return, he offers a prayer of love, a gift all he has to give, always directed straight to the heart.
The lyrics speak to the idea that friends are never truly separate, and that love can be a powerful connector even when physical distance separates people. Through the road of love running straight to the heart, the singer has learned that real friends shall never truly be apart. The message is one of gratitude, hope, and the transformative power of human connection. In a world where loneliness is a constant struggle for so many, Straight to the Heart is a reminder of the power of friendship and love to bring light to even the darkest places.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm down when my soul's in need of rest
During times of sadness and weariness, when my spirit is seeking reprieve
Come your words of comfort and of hope
Your words provide solace and inspiration
I see your face always smiling back at me
Your constant positivity is reflected in your smiling countenance
A stream of light shining straight to the heart
Your love and kindness are like beams of light that penetrate directly into my soul
Child of God, child of light
You are a saintly figure, imbued with the divine radiance of God
There'll be no more lonely nights
I shall never again suffer from the loneliness that once consumed me
Cause you have brightened up my life
Your impact on my life has been overwhelmingly positive, bringing joy and light into my days
There's a road that leads me to this place
There is a path that has led me to the understanding of how profoundly important you are in my life
A path of love running straight to the heart
This path is one built upon love, which leads to a place of emotional fulfillment and contentment
Over the years I've learned one important thing
Having lived many years, I have realized one universally important truth
It's that real friends shall never truly be apart
Genuine friendships are never truly separated by time, distance, or circumstance
You were there in my darkest time of need
During my toughest moments, when I was struggling the most, you were right there beside me
With a hand reaching straight to the heart
You provided me with genuine care and love, which went straight to my core
Take this gift, it is all I have to give
Here is a present that represents everything I have to offer
A prayer of love forever straight to the heart
This gift is a loving prayer, which will always be aimed directly at your heart
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL GLEN SMITH, TERINEY YEATTS
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!