Between the release of her debut album My Paper Heart and its follow-up Hundred More Years, Battistelli married Christian band percussionist Matthew Goodwin and gave birth to her first child, Matthew Elijah. According to the Hundred More Years songfacts Battistelli chose to title her sophomore record after the track "Hundred More Years" because the tune's subject matter of a couple falling in love and having their first child mimiced her own life. Hundred More Years was released on March 1, 2011.
Francesca Battistelli is no stranger to the stage. Raised by parents immersed in the arts and Broadway, she developed a love of music, theatre, and performance at a young age. But instead of using these talents for applause and accolades, Francesca prefers to point people to something beyond herself --towards hope in Christ. Her soulful piano-pop sound resembles a blend of her music interests -- jazz, rock, gospel and R&B -- woven beautifully together with themes of trust and risk-taking. In a noisy world filled with sounds and images, we cry out for an authentic voice--one who is not afraid to speak truth and purpose to a generation. In singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli, we have found that voice.
He knows my name
Francesca Battistelli Lyrics
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In the mirror face to face with
Somebody less than perfect
I wouldn't choose me first if
I was looking for a champion
In fact I'd understand if
You picked everyone before me
But that's just not my story
You saw my heart
And made
Something out of nothing
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name oh, oh
He knows my name oh, oh
I'm not meant to just stay quiet
I'm meant to be a lion
I'll roar beyond a song
With every moment that I've got
True to who You are
You saw my heart
And made
Something out of nothing
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name oh, oh
He knows my name oh, oh
He calls me chosen, free forgiven, wanted, child of the King
His forever, held in treasure
I am loved
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name
He knows my name oh, oh
He knows my name
The song “He Knows My Name” by Francesca Battistelli is an uplifting and inspiring track that speaks about the unconditional love of God for each individual. The first verse begins with the singer saying that she was having a conversation with herself while looking in the mirror. She realizes that she’s not perfect, and wouldn’t choose herself first if she was looking for a champion. She expects that others might choose everyone else before her. However, she understands that this is not how God sees her. The chorus follows, with Battistelli stating that she doesn’t need her name in lights to feel important. She says that she’s famous in her Father's eyes, and He knows her name. She already feels loved and doesn’t need external validation from others.
The second verse talks about how she’s not afraid to be bold and speak up. She knows that she’s meant to be a lion and roar beyond just a song. She’s determined to make every moment count and use her talents to bring glory to God. The bridge proclaims the truth that the singer knows in her heart. She affirms that God has called her chosen, free, forgiven, wanted, and child of the King. She feels cherished and held in treasure, knowing that she is loved. The song ends with the same chorus as before, emphasizing that God knows her name, and she doesn’t need anyone else's approval.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent today in a conversation
I had a discussion today
In the mirror face to face with
Looking at myself in the mirror
Somebody less than perfect
I am not perfect
I wouldn't choose me first if
I would not select myself as a priority
I was looking for a champion
If I wanted a winner
In fact I'd understand if
I would comprehend if
You picked everyone before me
You picked anybody else
But that's just not my story
However, that isn't what happened to me
True to who You are
Staying faithful to who You are
You saw my heart
You saw the core of who I am
And made
And you created
Something out of nothing
Something from nothing
I don't need my name in lights
I don't need to be famous
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
I am renowned in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
Don't be mistaken
He knows my name
He knows who I am
I'm not living for applause
I'm not living to receive praise
I'm already so adored
I am already loved
It's all His stage
It's all under His control
He knows my name oh, oh
He knows my name
I'm not meant to just stay quiet
I'm not supposed to remain silent
I'm meant to be a lion
I am intended to be courageous
I'll roar beyond a song
I'll be louder than just singing
With every moment that I've got
With every second that I have
He calls me chosen, free forgiven, wanted, child of the King
He refers to me as selected, liberated, desired, and the King's child
His forever, held in treasure
His forever, kept as a valuable thing
I am loved
I am loved
He knows my name
He knows my name
He knows my name oh, oh
He knows my name
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley, Francesca Battistelli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gorgeousgemmashehorn3926
"He Knows My Name"
Spent today in a conversation
In the mirror face to face with
somebody less than perfect
I wouldn't choose me first if
I was looking for a champion
In fact I'd understand if
You picked everyone before me
But that's just not my story
True to who You are
You saw my heart
and made
Something out of nothing
[Chorus:]
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name oh, oh,
He knows my name oh, oh
I'm not meant to just stay quiet
I'm meant to be a lion
I'll roar beyond a song
With every moment that I've got
True to who You are
You saw my heart
and made
Something out of nothing
[Chorus]
He calls me chosen, free forgiven, wanted, child of the King,
His forever, held in treasure...
I am loved
I don't need my name in lights...
I'm famous in my Father's eyes...
[Chorus]
@HakunaMatata-lq2lp
Spent today in a conversation
In the mirror face to face with
Somebody less than perfect
I wouldn't choose me first if
I was looking for a champion
In fact I'd understand if
You picked everyone before me
But that's just not my story
True to who You are
You saw my heart
And made
Something out of nothing
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name oh, oh,
He knows my name oh, oh
I'm not meant to just stay quiet
I'm meant to be a lion
I'll roar beyond a song
With every moment that I've got
True to who You are
You saw my heart
And made
Something out of nothing
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name oh, oh,
He knows my name oh, oh
He calls me chosen, free forgiven, wanted, child of the King
His forever, held in treasure
I am loved
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so adored
It's all His stage
He knows my name
He knows my name oh, oh
He knows my name.
@adamhoyt2264
In the throws of mania this song came to me, and it was one of the first Christian songs that I connected with.
Thank You Jesus for giving this song to Francesca to write!
I really appreciate the words of this song, because God loves us so much, and giving thanks for simply having His breath in our lungs is a blessing
I am in a state of mania, and it has phases of anxiety as well.
I would greatly appreciate any prayers and or Biblical words that you can share with me
God Bless and Good Night
@candycristian7233
He loves us when we don't love ourselves... And has His hand on us. We belong to Him because He chose us
@michaelfahrer9859
I am now 70. and Jesus has known my name all my life, but bowed to Him as my Lord at age 11. I am so blessed as Jesus has has never left me. I have wondered a few times but he rescued this Lamb many times from the Clift's of destruction. I can say with complete honesty HE KNOWS MY NAME< FOR EVER!!!!
@leroysturgin9437
Awesome testimony!
@justingillam805
Awesome testimony
@stevemclain9312
satan knows your name but calls you by your sin. God knows your sin but calls you by your name.
@carlylerunfalo3594
steve McLain so true
@ramosveronica32
Beautifully said...
@zacharyunknown1752
yah but they can't put that into this song xD. to late.
@Bethany-sr9ib
steve McLain amen
@givrsgpty
God knows you ain't supposed to be in sin
6No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. 7Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. 8The
one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been
sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to
destroy the works of the devil.…