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.
Say You'll Be Mine
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Do you want to be in love forever
Do you want to make my dream come true
Let me be the one to kiss and hold you
Say you'll be my baby
Can you see the two of us together
Living in love this whole life through
Do you want to be in love forever
I can remember
When my mind was clear and free
Now there's a feeling
Coming over me
The sweetest attraction
That my heart has ever seen
I'm going crazy making sense of anything
(repeat chorus twice)
I really wonder
Is there magic in your smile
Taking me under
Got me acting like a child
Something about you
Hits me like avalanche
I try to stand my ground
But I don't stand a chance
(repeat chorus)
Every time I close my eyes I dream about
Hugging you, holding you, kissing you boy
It's driving me crazy
But even if it takes forever
To win your heart and your love and your devotion
I know it's gonna be worth the wait
Ooh, say you'll be my baby
Ooh, be my baby
Ooh, oh darlin', say you'll be mine
(repeat chorus)
Do you want to, do you, do you want to
Do you want to be in love
Do you want to, do you, do you want to
Say you'll be my baby
Do you want to, do you, do you want to
Do you want to be in love
Do you want to, do you, do you want to
Say you'll be mine
(repeat chorus)
"Say You'll Be Mine" is a love song by Amy Grant that focuses on the singer's desire for a committed, long-lasting relationship with the person she loves. The chorus of the song asks the person if they want to be in love forever and if they are willing to make the singer's dream come true by committing to them. The singer longs to have a partner who will kiss and hold her and whom she can spend the rest of her life with. The song is hopeful yet vulnerable, conveying the longing for a deep connection with another person.
The lyrics describe how the singer's heart skips a beat whenever she sees the person she loves. She wonders if there is magic in their smile, and their mere presence makes her feel like a child again. The song also highlights the sense of attraction and infatuation that the singer feels towards this special someone, likening it to an avalanche that overwhelms her. Despite the challenges that come with pursuing a lasting relationship, the singer is willing to wait for as long as it takes to win the love and devotion of the person she desires.
Overall, "Say You'll Be Mine" is a heartfelt song that speaks to the universal desire for love and intimacy. While the song's romantic themes may seem cliched or predictable, Amy Grant's powerful vocals and the emotional weight of the lyrics give the song a timeless quality that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to be in love forever
Are you open to the idea of committing to a lifelong relationship filled with love?
Do you want to make my dream come true
Would you be willing to be with me and make the one thing I've always wished for a reality?
Let me be the one to kiss and hold you
Allow me to be the one who shows you love and affection through my actions and words.
Say you'll be my baby
Express your willingness to be with me and start a romantic relationship together.
Can you see the two of us together
Do you envision us as a couple that will spend the rest of our lives together?
Living in love this whole life through
Spending our lives being filled with love and affection with one another.
I can remember
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.
When my mind was clear and free
A time in the past where there were fewer distractions and complications present in life.
Now there's a feeling
There is currently an emotion present that is difficult to comprehend or articulate.
Coming over me
Feeling completely engulfed by this newfound and powerful emotion.
The sweetest attraction
The most irresistible and pleasant desire that I have ever experienced.
That my heart has ever seen
This emotion feels both intellectually and emotionally stimulating.
I'm going crazy making sense of anything
Struggling to make sense of my own feelings or actions due to this overwhelming emotion.
Is there magic in your smile
Attempting to discern what specific qualities or traits of yours brings about these emotions in me.
Taking me under
Completely overwhelming me with these new and powerful emotions.
Got me acting like a child
These emotions are so strong that they are making me behave similarly to how a child would act in a similar scenario.
Something about you
Undecided or uncomfortable about what specifically is causing these emotions and feelings towards you.
Hits me like avalanche
The intensity of these emotions feels akin to being forcefully pushed over by a massive object or force.
I try to stand my ground
Attempting to remain grounded and stable despite these overwhelming emotions.
But I don't stand a chance
Feeling as though these emotions are overpowering and will ultimately win out over my attempts to resist them.
Every time I close my eyes I dream about
When I am not preoccupied with daily life, I have vivid fantasies or thoughts about you.
Hugging you, holding you, kissing you boy
Physical expressions that coincide with my strong feelings towards you.
It's driving me crazy
These intense emotions are causing me difficulty in focusing and making rational decisions due to their overpowering nature.
But even if it takes forever
I am willing to invest an indefinite amount of time and effort into pursuing this relationship with you.
To win your heart and your love and your devotion
My ultimate goal is to earn and maintain your love and devotion over time.
I know it's gonna be worth the wait
Despite this being a potentially long and difficult path, I am confident in the end result being very rewarding.
Ooh, be my baby
An additional plea or request to be with me romantically.
Ooh, oh darlin', say you'll be mine
An additional plea for you to express your feelings and intentions towards me so that I may determine if we can be together.
Do you want to, do you, do you want to
Reiterating the initial question about your feelings of love and commitment.
Say you'll be mine
The ultimate request to hear that you share my feelings and want to be in a romantic relationship together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: GRANT, KIRKPATRICK, THOMAS
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