His extravagance, combined with tenderness and complimented by a whole lot of 'Funkiness', is enriched through years of recording with award-winning stars like Steve Vai, Cindy Lauper, Little Steven, Tina Turner and Billy Joel. A former member of he Pretenders, TM recorded on the platinum album "Get Close" and also produced and arranged, amongst others, the album "Tribute to Deep Purple According to New York" on which artists like Yngwie Malamsteen, members of Living Colour and Bernie Worrell (P-Funk) all participated. It was TM who contributed the compelling groove with his unmistakable style on Joe Cocker's mainstream classic "Unchain my Heart." Together with Narada Michael Walden he penned the billboard hit "I Should Have Loved Ya." (Source: http://www.tmstevens.com)
Real World
T.M. Stevens Lyrics
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Looking through the eyes of fear and uncertainty
It echoed in a cry for freedom across the street and across the miles
Cries from the heart to find the missing part
Where is the hope, where is the peace?
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy, and girl
To stand in the pouring rain and believe the sun is gonna shine again
To know that the grave is not the end
To feel the embrace of grace and cross the line where real life begins
And know in your heart you've found the missing part
And there is a hope, and there is a peace
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy, and girl
Looking for heaven in the real world
Looking for heaven in the real world
It happened one night with a tiny baby's birth
God heard creation crying and He sent heaven to earth
He is the hope, and the peace
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy and girl
Jesus is the hope, and the peace
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy and girl
Jesus is heaven in the real world
Jesus is heaven in the real world
Yes he is
Jesus is heaven
He is heaven in the real world
The lyrics of "Real World" by T.M. Stevens delve into themes of hope, peace, and spiritual fulfillment in the midst of life's challenges. The opening verse sets the stage by describing the innocence and vulnerability of a child facing a world filled with fear and uncertainty. This imagery reflects a universal longing for something more, a cry for freedom and a search for completeness.
The singer asks poignant questions about the existence of hope and peace that can bring wholeness to life. The yearning for a sense of fulfillment is expressed for all individuals, regardless of age or gender, who are seeking a sense of heaven in the reality of their everyday existence. This quest for inner peace and harmony is a common thread that unites humanity.
The lyrics then shift to a message of resilience and faith in the face of adversity. Standing in the pouring rain symbolizes enduring difficult times with the belief that brighter days will come. The mention of grace and the idea that real life begins when one crosses a metaphorical line suggests a spiritual transformation or awakening that brings a profound sense of fulfillment and purpose.
The closing verses bring a Christian perspective into focus, as the song references the birth of Jesus as a symbol of hope and peace entering the world. By proclaiming Jesus as the embodiment of heaven in the real world, the lyrics emphasize a belief in a transcendent source of completeness and salvation that is accessible to all. The repetition of "Jesus is heaven in the real world" serves as a powerful declaration of faith and a reminder of the enduring presence of divine grace in the midst of life's complexities.
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Written by: STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
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