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.
hey you
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Things to do
Live the life for faith and family
It's tough
With all that stuff
Filling your head
We know
The undertow
Lest we ever
Lest we ever forget
Hey you, it's me
True lovers are we
Children under the sun
Two spirits in the name of One
Hey me
Got to be
Places to go and people there to see
No space
For back to base
And no time at all
We talk
Walk the walk
Run the race
And climb the ladder, but
If we ever
If we ever should fall
Sometimes the smoke clears
And I see things how they are
I see how we have come so far
The lyrics to Michael W. Smith's song Hey You seem to be a call to embrace a life of faith and family amidst the challenges and distractions of modern life. The opening lines address an ambiguous "you" and offer a directive to "live the life for faith and family." This is followed by a recognition that such a life is not always easy, as we are constantly bombarded by distractions and other "stuff" that can fill our heads and pull us away from what truly matters. The reference to an "undertow" serves as a metaphor for these distractions and how they can overwhelm us if we're not careful. The final line of this verse, "lest we ever forget," seems to offer a note of caution and a reminder to stay focused on what's important.
The second verse shifts to a more personal and intimate tone, with the singer addressing a specific "you" that is presumably a romantic partner. The refrain "Hey you, it's me" reinforces this sense of intimacy, and the following lines suggest a deep connection between the two: "True lovers are we / Children under the sun / Two spirits in the name of One." The song then shifts back to a more general perspective, with the singer addressing himself directly and acknowledging that there are many places to go and people to see in life. Yet even as we talk and walk and climb the ladder of success, there is always a risk that we might fall. The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope amidst this uncertainty, with the singer acknowledging that "sometimes the smoke clears" and we are able to see things as they are and appreciate how far we've come.
Overall, Hey You strikes a balance between the personal and the universal, addressing both the challenges of a life of faith and family and the struggles of modernity more broadly. The song's emphasis on relationships and connections, whether with a romantic partner or with others in general, is also notable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you
Addressing the listener and grabbing their attention
Things to do
Reminding the listener that life is busy and there are always tasks to complete
Live the life for faith and family
Encouraging the listener to prioritize beliefs and loved ones above all else
It's tough
Acknowledging that life can be difficult
With all that stuff
Referring to the distractions and pressures of daily life
Filling your head
Elaborating on the idea that life can be overwhelming and stressful
We know
Suggesting that the singer and listener share common ground
The undertow
Comparing the difficulties of life to being caught in a strong current
Could get us so we don't remember, but
Warning that life's challenges could cause us to lose sight of our priorities
Lest we ever
Introducing a phrase that will be repeated as a reminder throughout the song
Lest we ever forget
Reiterating the importance of staying true to oneself and one's beliefs
Hey you, it's me
Switching perspectives to the artist and emphasizing the personal connection between the two
True lovers are we
Asserting the strength and purity of their bond
Children under the sun
Evoking an image of innocence and freedom
Two spirits in the name of One
Referring to the unity and shared faith of the two listeners
Hey me
Returning to the perspective of the listener
Got to be
Reiterating the idea that life is busy and there are always things to do
Places to go and people there to see
Listing some specific examples of the listener's to-do list
No space
Acknowledging that time is limited and there is no room for error
For back to base
Suggesting that there is no time to pause or rest
And no time at all
Emphasizing the urgency and busyness of life
We talk
Acknowledging that conversation and connection are important despite the rush of life
Walk the walk
Emphasizing the importance of following through on one's beliefs and intentions
Run the race
Using a metaphor to describe the hectic pace of life
And climb the ladder, but
Acknowledging the pressure to succeed and advance
If we ever
Echoing the phrase introduced earlier, reminding the listener of the importance of staying true to oneself
If we ever should fall
Anticipating the potential for failure or setbacks in life
Sometimes the smoke clears
Introducing a metaphor to describe how clarity and insight can emerge from difficult circumstances
And I see things how they are
Describing a moment of clarity and realization
I see how we have come so far
Reflecting on personal growth and progress
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, NIK KERSHAW
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!