Restless Heart
Michael W. Smith · Michael W. Smith 2 [1984]
There's a chill in the air
Icy people, empty faces
Not a word, not a soul who cares
Do you give up?
Have you given in to the lie that a heart never changes?
Don't be fooled by what you see there
Another man with another case of
One restless heart, who never could find love
Too many hurts to reach out again
How can he know? Love still wants to find him
One restless shell of a man
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Why the fear then, why the worry
Why the walls holding love inside?
When you're needed in the fury
In the fighting to save men's lives
Don't you give up?
Don't be giving in to the lie that a heart never changes
If you reach out God'll reach in
Bring an end to another case of
One restless heart, who never could find love
Too many hurts to reach out again
How can he know? Love still wants to find him
One restless shell of a man
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
One restless heart, one restless heart
One restless heart, one restless heart
He's got to know that love still can find him
Love can reach any man, don't look away
In a moment his life could be new
Just a moment and love could break through
Oh finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Oh never a stranger again
Love has saved a restless man
Finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Oh yeah
Our love has saved a restless man
Finally some place to start
For a man with a restless heart
Restless Heart
Michael W. Smith's "Restless Heart" stands as a defining anthem of contemporary Christian music, capturing the universal struggle of spiritual longing. Released on his 1984 self-titled debut album, the track established Smith as a leading voice in the genre, blending acoustic guitar with emotive vocals to convey a message of persistent faith amidst life's uncertainties. The song's enduring popularity stems from its relatable lyrics and melodic structure, which have allowed it to resonate across generations. As a cornerstone of Smith's discography, "Restless Heart" exemplifies the genre's focus on personal testimony and hope, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to articulate similar sentiments through accessible, heartfelt recordings.