He Knows My Name
Geoff Moore Lyrics
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He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in His hands
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call
In Geoff Moore's song, He Knows My Name, the singer narrates how he has a maker who formed his heart even before time began. The lyrics imply that the singer believes in a divine entity that created him/her, and as such, his/her life is in the hands of this entity. The song further delves into the idea of having a father that calls him/her His own. The significance of this is that the singer feels a sense of belonging to this father who will never leave him/her, regardless of where he/she goes. The lyrics suggest that this father is divine, and his existence is not limited to a physical location.
The song's main theme is the idea that God is the creator of all beings and knows us all by name. Therefore, He is always present in our lives, listening to our every thought, seeing every tear that we shed, and hearing our every call. The song's message, therefore, is one of comfort, and it seeks to remind believers that they are never alone as God is always with us.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a Maker
I believe in a divine creator who is responsible for bringing me into existence.
He formed my heart
My creator has fashioned the innermost parts of my being.
Before even time began
Before the conception of time, my creator had already planned my existence.
My life was in His hands
From my first breath to my last, my creator has been in control of my life.
I have a Father
As well as being my creator, God is also a paternal figure to me.
He calls me His own
God has claimed me as His own and I am therefore under His protection.
He'll never leave me
God will never abandon me, no matter how much I may stray from Him.
No matter where I go
Even if I find myself in unfamiliar or dangerous circumstances, God will be with me.
He knows my name
God has a personal knowledge of my identity and character.
He knows my every thought
God is aware of my every intention and emotion.
He sees each tear that falls
God is attentive to my pain and suffering, even the ones that I try to hide.
And hears me when I call
God is responsive to my prayers and petitions, and will act upon them according to His will.
Contributed by Colton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.