Mary Did You Know?
Clay Aiken (Holiday) Lyrics
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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
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?
Oh, Mary did you know, ooh
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
The lyrics to Clay Aiken's "Mary Did You Know?" are a contemplation on the life and significance of Jesus Christ, delivered through the perspective of His mother, Mary. The song is a series of rhetorical questions, addressed directly to Mary, asking if she understood the extent of Jesus' miraculous powers and divine nature. The opening verse asks if Mary knew that Jesus would walk on water and eventually save the lives of many of her fellow humans. The subsequent verses pose similar questions, asking if Mary was aware that Jesus would heal the blind and calm storms with his hand, in addition to redeeming humanity from sin.
The song's bridge acts as a declarative statement, rather than another question. It recaps the ways in which Jesus will heal and transform the world, such as by giving sight to the blind and creating a way to eternal life for those previously dead in their sins. The final verse tells Mary that Jesus will rule the nations of the world, and that He Himself is God, the "great I am". Taken together, the lyrics of "Mary Did You Know?" are a poignant reminder of the miraculous nature of Christ's coming, and the profound impact that his life and teachings continue to have on the world today.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, did you know
Did you have any idea
That your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
That your son would perform incredible and miraculous feats?
That your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
That your son would save humanity with his actions?
Did you know
Were you aware
That your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
That your son will give you a fresh start?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you
Your son will offer you salvation
Mary, did you know
Did you understand
That your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
That your son will cure the blind of their affliction?
That your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
That your son will have power over the elements?
Did you know
Were you aware
That your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
That your son has been in the presence of divine beings?
When you kiss your little Baby, you kissed the face of God?
When you show affection to your son, you are also showing it to a divine being?
Oh, Mary did you know, ooh
Oh, did you have any idea
The blind will see
Those who cannot see will gain vision
The deaf will hear
Those who cannot hear will gain the ability to
The dead will live again
Those who have passed away will be resurrected
The lame will leap
Those who cannot walk will gain the ability to jump and move freely
The dumb will speak
Those who cannot speak will gain the ability to communicate verbally
The praises of The Lamb
They will sing praises to Jesus, often symbolized by a lamb
Mary, did you know
Did you understand
That your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
That your son is the master over everything that exists?
Mary, did you know
Did you understand
That your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations?
That your son would be the leader over all countries, people, and cultures?
Did you know
Were you aware
That your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
That your son is the ultimate sacrifice for the world's sins?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the great, I am
The infant you are holding is actually God incarnate
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BUDDY GREENE, MARK LOWRY
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Delwin Joshua
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've 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.
hfxmusicman
His version of this song is absolutely stunning and beautiful. Ranks up there with the best Christmas songs ever, and his version is the best I have heard. So moving.
Mark Ulrich
This performance literally gives me shivers. Clay and the "background singers" are simply amazing!
Anne MacDonald
No one on the music scene today can sing like Clay Aiken. He is in a class by himself and he's adorable to boot!
DLCLCN
Right??!! Double lucky for us.
gerra730
I love, love, love Clay's version of this beautiful song. Amazing voice.
Janice Tester
This is so beautiful and I love to hear Clay sing. He is one of a kind, no one can sing like him.
Simone
He sings this better than anyone I've ever heard! Amazing voice!
DLCLCN
I know right??!! I've listened to like 10 different versions of this song and nobody can sing it like Clay! He has such an amazing voice and amazing tone! Perfection! I grew up hearing Kathy Mattea sing this song and I thought she was good, but Clay beats her big time!!
JustJanay
I completely agree.
Ann Moore
Clays voice makes this song, touch my Soul!