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.
I don't know why
Amy Grant Lyrics
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When all that really matters
Is crystal clear
We are woven together
By whatever threads of life that have
Brought us here
We are getting to the core
Tell me something real
And nothing more
'cause I don't know why
I don't know how
I don't know where
Baby all I know is love
So I'm here between the bookends
Of everything that was and What will be
There's a wealth of every nation
Not so many answers
It seems to me
So I face the unfamiliar
And nothing's clear
Only blinding faith can carry me can carry me from here
And I don't know why
I don't know how
I don't know where
Baby all I know is love
Hold my hand and hold this moment
Time sure feels precious don't it
Life is always changing
This I know
I don't know why
I don't know how
I don't know where
Baby all I know is now
Baby all I know is now
In Amy Grant's song "I Don't Know Why," the singer reflects on the uncertainty of life and the power of love to guide her through it. The opening lines, "This is one of those moments / When all that really matters / Is crystal clear," suggest that the singer is in a moment of clarity, where everything else fades away and only the present moment remains important. The song could be interpreted as a meditation on the fleeting nature of life, as the singer reflects on how "time sure feels precious" and how "life is always changing."
The lyrics reflect a search for something authentic and true amidst the confusion and chaos of life. The lines "Tell me something real / And nothing more" suggest a yearning for honesty and simplicity. The singer acknowledges that there are many unanswered questions in life, but asserts that "Baby all I know is love" - a sentiment that ties the whole song together. The repeated refrain of "I don't know why / I don't know how / I don't know where / Baby all I know is [love/now]" reinforces this idea that love is a constant in life, providing a grounding force even in the face of uncertainty and change.
Overall, "I Don't Know Why" is a contemplative and introspective song that speaks to the human experience of trying to make sense of life, even when the answers are elusive. It suggests that love is a powerful force that can help us navigate the unknown and find meaning amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
This is one of those moments
At this very moment in time
When all that really matters
What's truly important becomes apparent
Is crystal clear
It's extremely clear
We are woven together
Our lives are interconnected
By whatever threads of life that have
Through whatever experiences or circumstances that have brought us here
Brought us here
to this moment in time
We are stripped of all our layers
We are vulnerable and honest with each other
We are getting to the core
We are getting to the essential truth
Tell me something real
Share something genuine
And nothing more
Don't add anything fake or unnecessary
'cause I don't know why
because I don't understand the reason
I don't know how
I don't comprehend the method
I don't know where
I don't know the location
Baby all I know is love
But what I do know is that I love you
So I'm here between the bookends
I find myself between the past and the future
Of everything that was and what will be
Between all that has happened and what's to come
There's a wealth of every nation
There's a vast diversity of experiences and cultures
Not so many answers
But not many solutions or explanations
It seems to me
This is my observation
So I face the unfamiliar
I confront the unknown
And nothing's clear
I don't have any answers
Only blinding faith can carry me
Only my faith can sustain me
Can carry me from here
Can bring me from this place of uncertainty
Hold my hand and hold this moment
Let's cherish this moment together
Time sure feels precious, don't it
Time seems fleeting and valuable
Life is always changing
Life is unpredictable and constantly evolving
This I know
This is what I understand to be true
I don't know why
I still don't understand the reason
I don't know how
I still don't comprehend the method
I don't know where
I still don't know the location
Baby all I know is now
But what I do know is that this moment is what matters
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, AMY GRANT
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