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.
On And On
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Would it be the same without that twinkle in your eye?
And would it be the same if you came and said goodbye
Forever?
I only know that the love that I feel
Doesn't come from somewhere inside of me
But I see it keeps on growing, so I guess I'll just keep going
And it grows on and on, flowing on and on
Don't you see we just can't hide love?
From growing on and on, flowing on and on
There's so many ways to say I love you, I love you
So I pray for eyes to see your needs
And ears to hear your spirit gently plead
Well, I think I understand this love I have inside
It's coming from the Father; it will never be denied
Even if you came to me right now and said goodbye
Forever
Forever
Forever
On and on, flowing on and on
Don't you see we just can't hide love?
From growing on and on, flowing on and on
Got to show this love in my heart
Growing on and on, flowing on and on
Don't you see we just can't hide love?
From growing on and on, flowing on and on
Got to show this love in my heart
Growing on and on, flowing on and on
Don't you see we just can't hide love?
From growing on and on
Amy Grant's song "On And On" talks about the power of love, particularly love that comes from a higher power. The first stanza of the lyrics shows the confusion of the singer regarding the love that she feels inside. The love seems to be out of her control and dependent on the other person. She questions whether the love she feels is the same without the other person's reciprocation. She also wonders if it will continue to exist if the other person decides to leave. However, she then realizes that the love she feels is not just from within herself. It is something that comes from God, and therefore, it keeps growing despite everything. The power of love is something that can't be hidden or stopped. The chorus hence talks about how love grows and flows on and on, reflecting the power, persistence and inevitability of love.
The second stanza of the lyrics shows how, by accepting the love from a higher power, the singer can understand and appreciate the love in her heart, even if it means letting go of someone she loves. With the knowledge that her love comes from a higher power, she learns that it is something that can never be denied, even if her loved one leaves her forever. The lyrics also mention the importance of paying attention to the needs of the other person in love and understanding one another's spirit. The chorus repeats, reminding the listener that love only grows, and it must be shown through heartfelt actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I don't understand this love I have inside
I am perplexed by the love that I feel within me
Would it be the same without that twinkle in your eye?
Does the love come from me or from the way you look at me?
And would it be the same if you came and said goodbye Forever?
If you leave me, will my love continue to exist?
I only know that the love that I feel
I am aware that the love I feel
Doesn't come from somewhere inside of me
The love I feel is not rooted within myself
But I see it keeps on growing, so I guess I'll just keep going
Nevertheless, the love continues to grow and manifest itself, so I will continue to pursue it
'Cause I'm confidently knowing it's from the Lord
I am confident that the source of this love is the Lord
And it grows on and on, flowing on and on
This love will continue to grow and flourish, endlessly
Don't you see we just can't hide love?
It is impossible to suppress or conceal true love
From growing on and on, flowing on and on
Love simply blossoms and expands, uncontrollably
There's so many ways to say I love you, I love you
There are countless ways to express feelings of deep affection
So I pray for eyes to see your needs
I pray to be granted vision, to see your needs
And ears to hear your spirit gently plead
I pray to be granted the ability to listen to your gentle soul
Well, I think I understand this love I have inside
Now, I am beginning to comprehend this love that I feel inwardly
It's coming from the Father; it will never be denied
The source of this love is the Father, and it will never be refused or rejected
Even if you came to me right now and said goodbye Forever
Even if you leave me, the love will not die
Forever
Forever
On and on, flowing on and on
Perpetual growth and expansion
Got to show this love in my heart
I must demonstrate the love in my heart
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY GRANT GILL, ELLIOTT B. BANNISTER
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