Michael W Smith

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Leave"

"Leave"

Daddy's on the sofa turning up another
bottle to unleash when I get home
I pretend he doesn't hit me
Momma just pretends that she don't know
I used to think of talking, talking to my preacher
He says I should just forgive and forget
Now my baby brother just sits and recollects the same regret

And I just wanna leave
Oh, God, please help me now
I wanna leave

As if that's not enough, we're the new family around here
Guess that's all the reason some kids need
'Cause they all call me names and
say I should just take it on the chin

If I'm overreacting, then why is it so cold here
Why is it so cold here in this hell
Why would my friend Suzie tell me I should just go kill myself

Oh, I wanna get out of here
Oh, God, help me now
I really wanna believe
But I just wanna believe
Oh, God, please hear me now
I wanna believe
I just need to know that you're really out there
Tell me, are you really out there
'Cause I believe

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Let It Rain"

"Let It Rain"

Let it rain, let it rain.
Open the floodgates of Heaven
[Repeat]

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad
Let the distance shores rejoice
Clouds and thick darkness surround him
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne
A fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side
His lightning lights up the world
The earth sees and trembles
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord
Before the Lord of all the earth
The Heavens proclaim His righteousness
And all peoples will see His Glory

We want to see Your Glory, God!
Do you want to see His Glory?
Lift your voices, lift your hands!

Let it rain, let it rain.
Open the floodgates of Heaven
[Repeat]

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Let Me Show You The Way"

"Let Me Show You The Way"

I'm looking at you
Old friend of mine
It's no use pretending
That everything's fine

So don't be so brave
Don't be so proud
I want you to know that
I'm here for you now

I can see you hurting and it's hurting me
It doesn't have to be this way

[Chorus:]
If you'd let me hold you
Closer
Let me know you
Let me show you the way

[Cantor during chorus]
Somebody gonna hold you head up
Somebody gonna show you the light
Somebody gonna hold you head up
Somebody gonna see you right.

I'm feeling for you
Feeling so much
When this heart is big enough
For the both of us

I'll give you my love
If you give me your pain
I'll hold it inside of me
Til you're stronger again

Well I hate seeing you so far away
When not a word can say enough

[Chorus w/ cantor]

I'll be your rock for this day
When I hear you calling out my name
Cause I know you'd only do the same for me

Somebody gonna hold your head up
Somebody gonna show you the light
Somebody gonna hold your head up
Somebody gonna see you right

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Live And Learn"

"Live And Learn"

Never should have tasted that forbidden fruit
Tell my why do I always do
What I don't want to do
Now, I'm the only reaper of the seeds that I sow
And when I walk the field of my stubborn will
It's a hard row to hoe
There's a price for getting smarter
So I pay what I owe
While bridges burn
Let the shadow fall behind me
I am wiser I know
We live and learn
Always living and learning
Always living and learning

Is it out of the fire, back into the pan
Is once enough to let it all sink in, or will I do it again
A time for understanding has now come of age
So I heed the word of the counselor and the voice of the sage
Try to see the meaning
Read between every line
When pages turn
There'll be no room for explaining what has been well-defined
We live and learn
Always living and learning
Always living and learning

And engaging temptation had me doing time
'Cause when it starts a fire under strong desire
We are partners in crime
But hindsight is clearer
I can see where I've gone and never return
It's a new man in the mirror
It's a new freedom song to live and learn
Always living and learning
Always living and learning

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Live Forever"

"Live Forever"

You painted me a picture of tomorrow
A place where you and I walked hand in hand
A world without despair and without shadows
But things just didn't turn out how we'd planned
Now you're gone

And I believe that there is somewhere
Where the angels fill the sky
And I believe we'll live forever
You and I, you and I
Will never die

I wonder if you knew that you were leaving
I thought that I saw something in your eyes
You painted me a picture of believing
I'll see you there on the other side
And I'll be there

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Live The Life"

"Live The Life"

We're passengers aboard the train
Silent little lambs amidst the pain
That's no longer good enough

And when it's time to speak our faith
We use a language no one can explain
That's no longer good enough

And God knows it's a shame
'Cause if we look to pass the blame
We are not the worthy bearers of His name

For the world to know the truth
There can be no greater proof
Than to live the life, live the life

There's no love as quite as pure
There's no pain we can't endure
If we live the life, live the life

Be a light for all to see
For every act of love will set you free

There's something beautiful and bold
The power of a million human souls
Come together as one

And each, in turn, goes out to lead
Another by His word, His love, His deed
Now the circle is done

It all comes back to one
For it is He and He alone
Who has lived the only perfect life we've known

For the world to know the truth
There can be no greater proof
Than to live the life, live the life

There's no love as quite as pure
There's no pain we can't endure
If we live the life, live the life

Be a light for all to see
For every act of love will set you free

For the world to know the truth
There can be no greater proof
Than to live the life, live the life

There's no love as quite as pure
There's no pain we can't endure
If we live the life, live the life

Be a light for all to see
For every act of love will set you free

It will set you free

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Lord Have Mercy"

"Lord Have Mercy"

Jesus, I've forgotten the words that You have spoken
Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim
With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom
Forgive me for my unbelief
Renew the fire again

[Chorus]
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
[Repeat]

I have built an altar where I worship things of men
I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You
Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing
Pardon my transgressions
Help me love You again

[Repeat Chorus]

I have longed to know You & Your tender mercies
Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end
I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presence
Your grace forever shining
Like a beacon in the night

[Repeat Chorus 2x]

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Lord I Give You My Heart"

"Lord I Give You My Heart"

This is my desire
To honor You
Lord with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You praise
All that I adore is in You

Lord, I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Every Breath I take
Every moment I'm awake
Lord, have Your way in me

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Love Crusade"

"Love Crusade"

Brother, haven't you noticed
There's a war on the soul of man
Hey there, sister
The world is reaching
It could use a helping hand
So come on
No dues are needed
Just a kind heart will be enough
There's a hunger
But you can feed it
Sign the card and join the club

[Bridge I]
We are drawing from an ancient solution
We're embarking on a new regime
We are calling for a new revolution
Be part of the parade
Get on the Love Crusade

[Chorus:]
Na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

Jesus said love your neighbor
Like you would love yourself
Get together
Do Him a favor
Give your love to someone else

[Bridge II]
Just a little sets the wheels in motion
A little more and we could change the world
You can shine a light if you have the notion
So get out of the shade
Get on the Love Crusade

[Chorus]

[Rap:]
Come on everyone
There's a lot that can be done
A little love can go a long, long way
So rise to the occasion
Of a radical invasion
(Hey) Don't let the world go down in flames
Fight the fire with a fire
Push it to the limit
And be a renegade
Light a fuse-make a spark
Try to penetrate a heart
There's a burning need to fill the world with love
Love is kind, love is sound
It makes the world go round
So it keep it turning
There could never be enough
Hatred'll spoil the feast
That's the nature of the beast
So don't ever let your heart be swayed
Draw the sword, slay the dragon
Get on the bandwagon
And be a fighter on the Love Crusade

[Bridge I]

[Chorus]

fox69 · 12.10.2015

"Love Is Moving"

"Love Is Moving"

Though when the world is turning, spinning out of control
Though when the hope is dying within a troubled soul
Though when the heavy heart is filled with emptiness
Oh I believe, and I will think of this

Love will come through
Love will revive and renew
I will be still and know
Love is good and love is moving [2x]
Here

Though when the light is leaving, bringing on the night
Though when the tears are falling with no relief in sight
Though when the road is long, and seems to never end
Oh I will wait for the love to show again

Love will come through
Love will revive and renew
I will be still and know
Love is good and love is moving [2x]
Here

Love will come through
Love will, oh, revive and renew
I will be still and know
Love is good and love is moving [2x]
Here

Oh, yes it is

Love is good and love is moving [2x]
Here

Oh, yes it is