The Martins - Calling All Hearts Lyrics
Lyrics
Between the worst day
Of the year at the airports
And the worst day
Of the year at the malls
There's a quiet Thursday
In the middle
That somehow causes us all
To head out to the highway
Or into the friendly skies
'Cause something about this season
Makes us long for family ties
And it's calling all hearts
Across the miles
Calling all hearts
To familiar smiles
That mean so much
And we get there
Somehow, some way
It's calling all hearts
Home for the holiday
It's no surprise
The grocery stores are crowded
With frantic people
Who are on the run
Funny how we get in such a hurry
To slow down and enjoy the fun
But now the college dorms are empty
And the factories are closing down
Whether we cross over state lines
Or just go across town
Something's calling all hearts
Across the miles
Calling all hearts
To familiar smiles
That mean so much
And we get there
Somehow, some way
It's calling all hearts
Home for the holiday
It's a journey of the heart
And a pilgrimage to the place
That's a reminder of our blessings
A reminder of God's grace
It's calling all hearts
Across the miles
Calling all hearts
To familiar smiles
That mean so much
And we get there
Somehow, some way
It's calling all hearts
Home for the holiday
Calling all hearts
Across the miles
Calling all hearts
To familiar smiles
That mean so much
And we get there
Somehow, some way
It's calling all hearts
Home for the holiday...
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Calling All Hearts
Meaning & Inspiration
"Calling All Hearts," released by The Martins on November 8, 2014, is a beautiful sonic invitation to embrace the profound spirit of togetherness that characterizes the holiday season. The song artfully captures the universal human impulse to reconnect with loved ones, moving beyond the ordinary hustle and bustle of daily life to seek out the comfort of familiar faces and cherished traditions. It acknowledges the often chaotic journeys, the crowded airports and malls, and the frenetic pace that paradoxically precedes a collective desire to “slow down and enjoy the fun.” This anticipation of slowing down, even amidst the rush, mirrors the biblical encouragement to find rest and peace, as King David wrote in Psalm 23:2, “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters.” The lyrics speak to a deeper longing, a spiritual draw that transcends geographical distance, evident in the repeated phrase, "It's calling all hearts, across the miles."
The core message of "Calling All Hearts" resonates deeply with themes found throughout Scripture, particularly the emphasis on community and familial bonds. The song describes this seasonal pilgrimage as "a journey of the heart and a pilgrimage to the place," which serves "as a reminder of our blessings, a reminder of God's grace." This sentiment aligns perfectly with the biblical narrative of homecoming and gratitude. The desire to return to "familiar smiles" speaks to the irreplaceable value of human connection, something God Himself designed and desires for us. Jesus often gathered with friends and family, teaching through parables and sharing meals, demonstrating the importance of fellowship. The apostle Paul, in Romans 12:15, urges believers to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn," highlighting the shared human experience that forms the bedrock of our relationships. Furthermore, the idea of being “home for the holiday” evokes the ultimate homecoming promised to believers, a spiritual home with our Heavenly Father, as spoken of by Jesus in John 14:2-3, "My Father's house has many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." The song’s portrayal of empty college dorms and closing factories suggests a pause in the usual rhythms of life, creating a window for this essential reconnection, much like the Sabbath was instituted for rest and reflection, allowing us to refocus on what truly matters. "Calling All Hearts" doesn't just describe a seasonal tradition; it frames it as a spiritual imperative, a natural outpouring of a heart recognizing its need for belonging and divine love, echoing the prophet Micah's summation of righteous living: "And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8).