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.
Carry You
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Lay down your burden
I will carry you
I will carry you my child, my child
Lay down your burden
I will carry you
I will carry you my child, my child
Calm a restless sea
I've done a thousand things you've never done
And I'm really watching
While you struggle on your own
Call my name, I'll come
[Chorus]
I give vision to the blind
I can raise the dead
I've seen the darker side of hell
And I've returned
I've seen those sleepless nights
And count every tear you cry
Some lessons hurt to learn
[Chorus]
The song "Carry You" by Amy Grant is a powerful anthem that speaks of comfort and love in the midst of struggle. The chorus is a reassurance that no matter what weight a person is carrying, whether it be sorrow, pain, or uncertainty, they don't have to bear it alone. The metaphor of carrying a burden is woven throughout the lyrics, but the chorus emphasizes that someone is there to support and lift the weight; they just need to cry out for help.
The verses contain powerful words about the miracles and wonders that the singer has experienced. The line "I can walk on water" is a reference to Jesus walking on water in the Bible, and "Calm a restless sea" refers to Jesus calming a storm with his words. These ancient miracles are used to contrast with the everyday struggle that people face, showing that no matter how difficult something may seem, there is always someone who can make a difference. The verses also speak of healing and redemption, noting that the singer has seen the worst of the world and returned, and that they count every tear that is shed.
The song is a reminder that it is okay to struggle, that it is okay to feel weak, and that there is always someone ready to carry you through. Whether it is a person's faith, their friends and family, or simply their own indomitable spirit, there is always a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down your burden
Let go of whatever is weighing you down and causing you pain
I will carry you
I will support you and help you through your struggles
I will carry you my child, my child
I will care for you as a parent cares for their child
Cause I can walk on water
I have the power to do the impossible
Calm a restless sea
I can bring peace to chaos and turmoil
I've done a thousand things you've never done
I have experiences and abilities beyond your comprehension
And I'm really watching
I am aware of your struggles and I am here for you
While you struggle on your own
Even when you feel alone, I am with you
Call my name, I'll come
Ask for my help and I will be there for you
I give vision to the blind
I can help you see what you cannot see on your own
I can raise the dead
I have the power to overcome death itself
I've seen the darker side of hell
I have been through the worst times and come out the other side
And I've returned
I am here and ready to help you now
I've seen those sleepless nights
I know what it's like to suffer and struggle without end
And count every tear you cry
I am aware of the pain you are feeling and I empathize with you
Some lessons hurt to learn
Sometimes the hardest struggles are the ones that teach us the most
[Chorus]
Repeated refrain emphasizing that the singer is always ready and willing to help the listener through their struggles
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ERIC LAUGHLIN, MICHAEL W. SMITH
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