Clay Walker (born August 19, 1969) was born and raised on a farm in Beaumont, TX, the hometown of George Jones. Walker fell in love with country music at an early age, when his father gave him a guitar when he was only nine years old. After he graduated from high school, Walker pursued a musical career full-time, playing concerts across the South, the Midwest, and Canada. For over three years, he toured and went to school, taking courses about the music business. During this time, he acted as his own manager. Eventually, he became the house singer at the Neon Armadillo bar in Beaumont. While performing at the club, producer James Stroud heard Walker and offered to work with the singer. Stroud helped Walker secure a contract with Giant Records, and the pair began working on the vocalist's debut album.
"What's It to You" became a number one hit upon its release in August of 1993, with "Live Until I Die" following it into the pole position later that same year. Both singles were featured on his debut album, Clay Walker, which was released in the fall of 1993. "Where Do I Fit in the Picture," the third single from the album, became a number 11 hit in early 1994. "White Palace" was a flop, failing to crack the Top 40, but "Dreaming With My Eyes Open" became his third number one hit in the summer of 1994, helping make his debut record a platinum album. If I Could Make a Living was not quite as successful as his debut, yet it still yielded the number one title track. Hypnotize the Moon, Walker's third album, appeared in the fall of 1995, preceded by the number two single "Who Needs You Baby." He followed with Self Portrait in 1996 and Rumor Has It in 1997. A Greatest Hits collection appeared in 1998 and a new album, Live, Laugh, Love, was released in 1999. Say No More followed two years later.
Mary Did You Know?
Clay Walker Lyrics
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That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
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 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?
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?
Oh Mary did you know?
The song "Mary, Did You Know?" by Clay Walker is a poignant representation of a mother's awe and wonder at her child's life and purpose. The song marvels at the powerful events that Jesus would eventually perform, such as walking on water, healing the blind and the deaf, and calming a storm with His hand. The lyrics also touch on the idea that Jesus was sent to make the world new and to deliver humanity from its sins.
The song suggests a deeply personal relationship between Jesus and His mother, Mary, as it describes how she held and kissed Him as just a baby, but also as God incarnate. The song asks the question, "Mary, did you know?" as if to express wonder at whether or not Mary comprehended the enormity of her son's divine mission.
The song is also remarkable for its blend of traditional religious themes and contemporary music styles that make it accessible and moving to a wide audience. Its simple, repetitive melody and clear, heartfelt lyrics have made it a favorite religious song for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, did you know
Did you have any idea
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
That your baby will do amazing things
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
That your baby will be a savior
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
That your baby will bring renewal to your life
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Your baby will be your deliverer in the future
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Your baby will perform miracles
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Your baby will have power over nature
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
That your baby has been to extraordinary places
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God?
Your baby is God in human form
Mary, did you know?
Did you have any idea
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?
Your baby will perform amazing healings and miracles
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Your baby is the ruler of all
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Your baby will be a powerful world leader
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb
Your baby is the ultimate sacrifice for sin
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am?
Your baby is God Himself
Oh Mary did you know?
Did you have any idea
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry
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