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.
You're Alright
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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You take a look inside
But you don't like what you see
And so you choose to look away
It doesn't coincide
With how you'd like to be
And each glimpse of hope can easily fade
It's a fight that won't let go
(But) you've got to realize
That you're alright
('Cause) under your rubble
Lies a heart the Father holds
And when you see your life
through his eyes
You're alright
To learn how He loves you
Is to learn to love yourself
To live the life He's livin' in you
(And) what others think of you
Could never measure to the wealth
Of what he's paid and given to you
Down on your confidence
It's a fight that won't let go
(But) you've got to realize
That you're alright
('Cause) under your rubble
Lies a heart the Father holds
And when you see your life
Through his eyes
You're alright
The song You're Alright by Michael W. Smith is an insightful message of encouragement to all those who doubt themselves and their worth. The first verse describes a person who is struggling with self-acceptance. They take a look inside themselves and don't like what they see. So instead, they choose to look away, hoping that their problems will fade away with time. It's like they are putting up barriers to shield themselves from a harsh reality that doesn't coincide with their perception of how they want to be. The glimpses of hope that they get are easily overshadowed by their doubts.
The second verse offers a solution to the problem. To learn how God loves you is to learn how to love yourself. By embracing an understanding of the unconditional love that God has for us, despite our flaws and shortcomings, we can learn to be kinder to ourselves. We can let go of what others think of us and focus on the wealth of what God has given us. The chorus reinforces this message by exhorting the listener to realize that they are alright. Even if they feel like they are not much, they have a heart that the Father holds. Seeing their life through His eyes will help them see the worth and value that they possess.
Overall, the song is a reminder that no matter how low our confidence might be, we are alright because we are loved by God.
Line by Line Meaning
You're alright
You are acceptable, worthy and fine the way you are.
You take a look inside
You introspect and reflect on your inner self.
But you don't like what you see
However, you are not content with what you find within yourself.
And so you choose to look away
You avert your gaze from your negative thoughts and feelings.
It doesn't coincide with how you'd like to be
Your self-image doesn't match your desired self-concept.
And each glimpse of hope can easily fade
Even optimistic moments can quickly dissipate in the face of negative self-talk.
Down on your confidence
You lack faith in your abilities and self-worth.
It's a fight that won't let go
You struggle with these negative thoughts that will not relent.
But you've got to realize
But, you must understand that...
That you're alright
You're fine and acceptable, just as you are.
Under your rubble
Amidst your inner turmoil and struggles...
Lies a heart the Father holds
You have a good heart, one that God cherishes.
And when you see your life through his eyes
When you view yourself from God's perspective...
You're alright
You can truly see that you're alright the way you are.
To learn how He loves you
To understand how God cares for you...
Is to learn to love yourself
Is to learn to love and accept yourself.
To live the life He's livin' in you
To embody the kind of life that pleases God.
And what others think of you
What other people's opinions are on you...
Could never measure to the wealth
Never equate or compare to the richness and value...
Of what he's paid and given to you
Of the priceless love and sacrifice that God has granted you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, CHRIS RODRIGUEZ, MICHAEL W. SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!