Green was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta.
Both of his parents were ordained ministers and he started his music career in his church. His father died when he was two years old. His mother was involved in a car crash, leaving her quadriplegic, and she died two years later in 1992 when Green was eighteen years old and his career with Goodie Mob had just begun taking off. His mother's death led him into depression, as is reflected in various songs throughout his career, including "Free" by Goodie Mob, songs on St. Elsewhere, and on The Odd Couple ("She Knows", "A Little Better"). Green also expresses his love for his mother in the song "Guess Who" from Goodie Mob's Soul Food album.
Mary Did You Know?
Cee Lo Green Lyrics
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That your baby boy would one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
And this child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy would give sight to the blind man?
Mary, Did you know
That your baby boy would calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God
Oh Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the lamb
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
Cee Lo Green's song "Mary Did You Know?" is a poignant questioning of Mary's understanding of her son Jesus' true nature while she held him as a baby. The lyrics ask Mary if she knew the incredible miracles her son would perform as an adult, including walking on water, healing the blind, and calming storms with just his hand. The song also asks her if she knew her son was the Lord of all creation and would one day rule the nations.
The song is a reflective and emotional examination of the immense love and power of Jesus, from his humble beginnings as a newborn to his ultimate role as the savior of the world. It speaks to the mysteriousness of God's plan and the unknowability of the future, making it a fitting song to reflect on during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, did you know
Do you have any idea, Mary?
That your baby boy would one day walk on water?
Did you know that your son would show tremendous power by walking on water?
Did you know, That your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that by giving birth to him, you indirectly saved the lives of countless others?
Did you know, That your baby boy has come to make you new?
Did you know that your son will provide you with a new perspective on life?
And this child that you've delivered will soon deliver you
Your son will save you and provide redemption.
Mary, did you know, That your baby boy would give sight to the blind man?
Did you know that your son would give sight to those who cannot see?
Mary, Did you know, That your baby boy would calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your son would have the power to calm natural disasters with just his hand?
Did you know, That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
Did you know that your son has walked where even angels have traversed?
And when you kiss your little baby, You've kissed the face of God
When you kiss your son, you're also kissing the divine.
Oh Mary, did you know?
Tell us, Mary.
The blind will see, The deaf will hear, And the dead will live again
Your son's miracles will astound people as the blind begin to see, the deaf are able to hear and the dead will come back to life.
The lame will leap, The dumb will speak, The praises of the lamb
Even those who could not walk or speak will do so and sing your son's praises.
Mary, did you know, That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Do you realize that your son is the ruler of everything that has been created in the world?
Mary, did you know, That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you have any idea that one day your son will become the ruler of nations and countries?
Did you know, That your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb?
Your son is the perfect sacrifice for humanity.
This sleeping child you're holding, Is the Great I Am
The child you are holding is the almighty and all-encompassing God.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry
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Ro Cisneros
Leaving this here for anybody that wants the lyrics!
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God?
Mary did you know
The blind will see.
The deaf will hear.
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap.
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am.
Melvin Lawton
The first time i heard this song i was in traffic and literally came to a stop to hear the whole song. I cried all the whole way home afterwards. What a mighty Savior we serve. Thank You, Jesus!
marion johnson
God is
marion johnson
Love
joy115
❤️
Hunter Huiet
Amen to that 🙏
Kevin Fletcher
SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandra Mcqueen
This song is the real reason for Christmas. When I hear it my soul is filled. Tears come to my eyes.
DOM JONES_WHO
FACTS!!!
Francisco Diaz
Amen
Sapphire S.
I never would have thought Ceelo Green could sing like this. I’m shocked ! This is beautiful