You Know My Name
Darlene Zschech Lyrics
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You flung the stars into space
God of wonders
You know my name
When the day is gone
And the house is still
And you're waiting for me
Waiting for me
So many things I long to say
But in your presence
I am speechless
For I am loved by you
In a crowded world your faithfulness
Reaches to hold me ever thankful
That I am loved by you
There's an anthem beckoning in me to sing
I'll play it for you, play it for You
There's a song of hope
That I need to bring
I'll sing it for you, sing it for you
Every time I call your name I know
You're waiting for me, waiting for me
Every day and night I come and bow
Before your throne
You oceans rise to praise you
You paint the skies with the colours of grace
You hold in my life in your hands
God of wonders
You know my name
The first verse of Darlene Zschech's song "You Know My Name" acknowledges the greatness of God as the creator of the universe. The lyrics acknowledge that God holds the world in motion, and with just one word, heaven opens. This paints the picture of a powerful God who created everything by His design and power. The song continues to declare the greatness of God as the creator of the universe, flinging the stars into space. The song brings the focus to the personal relationship between the singer and God. The song acknowledges that God knows the name of the singer, indicating a personal relationship between them.
The chorus of the song acknowledges the longing the singer has for God's presence. The hunger and desire the singer has for God are evident in these lyrics. The chorus finishes by acknowledging the love the singer has received from God.
The next section of the song talks about bringing a song to God. It acknowledges that the singer has a song of hope inside of them that needs to be sung for God. Every time the singer calls God's name, they know that God is waiting for them. The final verse of the song acknowledges the vastness of God's creation again, highlighting the oceans and the sky as evidence of God's greatness. The song ends with acknowledging that the singer's life is in God's hands.
Line by Line Meaning
You hold the world in motion
You have absolute control over everything that happens on the earth
You say the word and heaven opens
You have the power to make anything happen, and even the heavens obey your commands
You flung the stars into space
You created the universe and everything in it, even the celestial bodies that populate it
God of wonders
You are a supernatural being who works marvels and performs miracles beyond human comprehension
You know my name
You are intimately familiar with me and love me despite all my flaws
When the day is gone
After a long day of activities and responsibilities
And the house is still
When there is nothing but silence and stillness around me
My hungry soul cries out to find you
I yearn for your presence and comfort in my life
And you're waiting for me
You are always there for me, waiting patiently whenever I seek you
So many things I long to say
I want to express my thoughts and feelings to you
But in your presence
Yet, standing before you
I am speechless
I am overwhelmed and at a loss for words in awe of your majesty and love for me
For I am loved by you
Your love for me is unconditional and unfailing
In a crowded world your faithfulness
Despite living in a busy and frantic world
Reaches to hold me ever thankful
I am grateful for your constant care and comfort, which always uplifts me
That I am loved by you
Your love is the source of all my hope and joy in life
There's an anthem beckoning in me to sing
I have an inspiring message in me that urges me to sing out loud
I'll play it for you, play it for You
I will perform the song I have to you as a dedication to your glory and greatness
There's a song of hope That I need to bring
I have a song of hope that I want to share with others, to uplift their spirits
I'll sing it for you, sing it for you
I will sing my song to glorify you, to show my love and worship for you
Every time I call your name I know
Whenever I call out to you
You're waiting for me, waiting for me
You are always there for me, never leaving me alone nor forsaking me
Every day and night I come and bow
Every moment of my life
Before your throne
I will humble myself before you, acknowledging your greatness and my need for your grace and mercy
You oceans rise to praise you
The sea and all its inhabitants celebrate your name, praising your majesty and power
You paint the skies with the colours of grace
You have filled the heavens with beauty and wonder, illuminating our world with your grace
You hold in my life in your hands
You have complete control and authority over my life, guiding and leading me towards my destiny
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