Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
All Right
Amy Grant Lyrics
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To the hills, to the setting sun,
I feel a cold wind
Bound to come;
Another change,
Another end I cannot see,
But your faithfulness to me
I fall down on my knees;
Tell me that it's all right.
You give me what I need.
Years of knockin' on heaven's door
Have taught me this, if nothing more,
That it's all right, what may come.
I've heard it said,
When the river's running high,
You get to higher ground or you die.
Well, muddy waves of pain
Washed over me,
And it only made me see,
It's gonna be all right.
I, I fall down on my knees;
Tell me that it's all right.
You give me what I need.
Years of knockin' on heaven's door
Have taught me this, if nothing more,
That it's all right, what may come.
When will I learn there're no guarantees?
What strengthens hope, my eyes have never seen,
But it won't be long
Till the faith will be sight,
And the heavens will say,
It's all right.
(All right.)
(All right.)
(All right.)
All right,
I fall down on my knees;
Tell me that it's all right.
You give me what I need.
Years of knockin' heaven's door,
Have taught me this, if nothing more,
And it's all right.
Whatever comes.
All right,
Fall on my knees,
Tell me that it's all right.
You give me what I need.
(After all these) Years of knockin' on heaven's door,
(Years of knockin' on heavens' door,)
(It's gonna be) All right.
(Oooooh, yeah.) All right.
I fall down on my knees,
Tell me that it's all right,
'Cause you give me what I need,
(After all these years of knockin' on heaven's door,)
Years of knockin' on heaven's door,
(It's gonna be) All right.
Whatever comes, yes sir,
All right.
I fall down on my knees.
All right.
The song “All Right” by Amy Grant is a song that deals with the uncertainties and difficulties of life and how faith can help us overcome them. The lyrics describe a person who is facing an unknown future and feels a “cold wind bound to come.” They are worried about what’s going to happen next and what the future holds. However, in the chorus, they turn to their faith, falling down on their knees and asking God to reassure them that everything is going to be “all right.” The person finds comfort in the fact that God is faithful and that He will provide them with what they need to face whatever comes their way. The song also speaks about the importance of perseverance in the face of pain and disappointment, with the singer proclaiming that “Years of knockin’ on heaven’s door have taught me this, if nothing more, that it’s all right, what may come.”
The song has a strong religious message that can resonate with listeners who have faced difficult times in their lives. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that our faith can give us the strength and endurance we need to persevere. The lyrics also show that sometimes, there is nothing we can do to change our circumstances, but we can change our outlook on life and draw strength from our beliefs. In the end, the song leaves us with a message of hope and reassurance, that no matter what we face, we can find peace and comfort in our faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out
To the hills, to the setting sun,
I feel a cold wind
Bound to come;
Observing the surroundings, the sun setting behind the hills, and a cold breeze foretelling change.
Another change,
Another end I cannot see,
But your faithfulness to me
Is making it all right.
Another transition and termination beyond perception, but a sense of security knowing that the faithfulness of someone special will help one navigate through these times.
I fall down on my knees;
Tell me that it's all right.
You give me what I need.
Falling to one's knees and asking for assurance that everything will be okay and relying on someone to provide what is necessary.
Years of knockin' on heaven's door
Have taught me this, if nothing more,
That it's all right, what may come.
Going through many hardships and struggles in life have taught a valuable lesson that everything will be fine, no matter what happens.
I've heard it said,
When the river's running high,
You get to higher ground or you die.
It is said that if one is in an area where a river is overflowing, they should make their way to higher ground to avoid drowning.
Well, muddy waves of pain
Washed over me,
And it only made me see,
It's gonna be all right.
Facing tough times and enduring emotional pain has only increased the confidence that everything will be okay.
When will I learn there're no guarantees?
What strengthens hope, my eyes have never seen,
But it won't be long
Till the faith will be sight,
And the heavens will say,
It's all right.
Acknowledging that nothing in life is a sure thing and understanding that what strengthens hope is not always visible, but having faith that one will see things clearly eventually and the heavens will reassure everything will turn out fine.
(All right.)
(All right.)
(All right.)
All right,
The repetition of 'all right' emphasizes the message of reassurance and calmness.
Whatever comes, yes sir,
All right.
No matter what happens in life, it will be alright.
All right.
I fall down on my knees,
All right.
Continuing to have faith and falling to one's knees when facing adversity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AMY GRANT GILL, DANN HUFF, PHILIP L. NAISH
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