Between Thieves' first album under Tattoo was a self-titled offering released in 1997 that included the hit "Despite The Rain". After the album release and a tour with "Code of Ethics", three members left the band. Remaining members Jason Wesson and Jason Davis reformed the band with James Yourman (Bass) and Josh Watkins (Guitars) and they released another album entitled "Water" in 1998.
Who Knows
Between Thieves Lyrics
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Of what you think you will achieve
You lie in bed at night
Hoping everything will turn out right
Tomorrow
So worried about what's ahead
And not what's here right now
Will tomorrow ever come?
How can you tell today won't be the last one?
God's in control, so smile at things not understood
Cause you know all things work together for the good
If you could only find the missing puzzle peace of mind
You would see the light of day
But what we don't understand
Is in the hands of God, not man
His ways are higher than our ways
His grace is sufficient to sustain
Who knows?
Will tomorrow ever come?
How can you tell today won't be the last one?
God's in control, so smile at things not understood
Cause you know all things work together for the good
His ways are higher than our ways
His grace is sufficient to sustain
Who knows?
Will tomorrow ever come?
How can you tell today won't be the last one?
God's in control, so smile at things not understood
Cause you know all things work together for the good
The lyrics of Between Thieves's song Who Knows speaks about the worries and anxieties that people have about their future. The first two lines convey how people's hopes and dreams rest on futuristic scenes. People always think about what they can achieve and focus on tomorrow rather than living in the present. The line "You lie in bed at night, Hoping everything will turn out right Tomorrow" presents the situation of people who contemplate their future and worry about what lies ahead. The chorus of the song further emphasizes the uncertainty of the future with the question, "Who knows? Will tomorrow ever come? How can you tell today won't be the last one?"
However, the song tries to bring solace by conveying that God is in control, and his ways are higher than human ways. The lyric "His ways are higher than our ways, His grace is sufficient to sustain" describes how faith in God can help individuals find peace in their hearts. In this context, people can smile at things they don't understand, as they know all things work together for the good.
Overall, the lyrics of Who Knows by Between Thieves convey the message that our lives are always uncertain, and we can never fully comprehend what lies ahead of us. Hence, it is essential to have faith in God's plan and trust that his grace is enough to sustain us through whatever the future might bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hopes and dreams rest on futuristic scenes
You envision a future where your aspirations and desires will be fulfilled.
Of what you think you will achieve
You have a preconceived notion of what you believe you can accomplish.
You lie in bed at night
You spend your time before sleeping reflecting and contemplating your life.
Hoping everything will turn out right
You want everything to go exactly as you had planned and hoped.
Tomorrow
You focus on the future instead of living in the present moment.
So worried about what's ahead
You feel anxious about the unknown potential outcomes of your future.
And not what's here right now
You do not enjoy the present moment because your focus is on the future.
Who knows?
There is uncertainty in life and no one knows what exactly will happen in the future.
Will tomorrow ever come?
You question if you will get another chance to pursue the goals you have set for the future.
How can you tell today won't be the last one?
You cannot predict if this day could be your last and therefore, you must live each moment to the fullest.
God's in control, so smile at things not understood
Instead of worrying about the unknown, trust in God's plan and find joy in the mysteries of life.
Cause you know all things work together for the good
Believe that everything that happens in life happens for a reason and it will ultimately lead to a positive outcome.
If you could only find the missing puzzle peace of mind
You wish to find a solution to calm the restlessness and stress in your mind.
You would see the light of day
You believe that finding peace of mind would allow you to see the positive aspects of life.
But what we don't understand
There are aspects of life that we cannot comprehend or explain.
Is in the hands of God, not man
Trust that God will guide and lead us through these unknown and uncertain situations.
His ways are higher than our ways
God's plan and ways surpass our human understanding and knowledge.
His grace is sufficient to sustain
God's grace is enough to help us get through any situation and provide us with strength.
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jocelyng7991
Love the whole album
@cmhatte
I saw these guys live around '97 in Dover, Ohio. haha. Liked their new style over that of Judah's. And the guys themselves were some of the coolest people I've met. I was in a band 12 years ago that even covered one or two of their songs. haha.
@thejessicamorrison
I loved Judah - especially Away with You! :)
@jonathanamos5422
I SAW THESE GUYS at church camp in 1997 it was cool concert
@nerdbit84
YFN?
@Smellydonkey
iTunes has a live CD from their final concert... I listen to it allllllll the time. Have any of the members formed new bands?
@FromTheFire1
Megan Southern yes!!! The guitarist and the drummer formed a band in 2014 called The Robot Bonfire. Their debut album will be released on Sep 22, 2017
@CaryMcManus
Im looking for their original album when the band was called Judah if anyone knows how I can acquire it!
@scottgideon146
I seen them with 7 channels in Dallas along time ago. Great group.
@eskiecandie
I have the tape, but I don't know how to convert it. I would love a CD copy as well, I have looked for years. I even called the bookstore store in their hometown. Anyone have it? Is a great album!!!