Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Ginny Owens has been totally blind since… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Ginny Owens has been totally blind since the age of two, but her faithful spirit has enabled her to defy all obstacles and become the talented artist she is today. She graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Music Education, but her life took an unexpected turn as she found that most schools were skeptical to hire a blind music teacher. She began focusing on singing and songwriting, composing several songs and eventually capturing the interest of Michael W. Smith, who signed her to his label, Rocketown Records, in 1999. Since then, Owens has released several albums, and her songs have been featured on television shows such as Roswell and Felicity. Primarily backed by her own smooth and heartfelt piano playing, her music (along with her story) remains an inspiration to this day.

I Know Someone
Ginny Owens Lyrics

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You have built yourself a fine fortress
And you're the only one who holds the key
You've resolved to pilot your own ship
And you decide what all the rules'll be
No more asking for answers
No more cries for help
You've been hurt for the last time
That's what you tell yourself

[CHORUS:]
I don't know much more than this
But I know someone who does
I was not there in your past
But I know someone who was
I can't heal what lies within
But I know someone who can
I know someone who can
It's a drag living life like this
Believe me, I've been there a thousand times
Spending everyday on the defense
And building walls no one could ever climb
Till somebody showed me my fortress was a cage
He granted me my freedom
Since then I haven't been the same

[CHORUS:]

So you can lock me out
Of your life as you've designed it
But I know there's peace and
I'll be on my knees till the day you find it
Yeahhh...oooh
I can't fully understand
O no

[CHORUS:]

I know someone, I know someone

Overall Meaning

The song "I Know Someone" by Ginny Owens is about a person who has built a fortress around themselves to protect themselves from getting hurt. They have decided to pilot their own ship and make their own rules, so they don't need to ask anyone for help or answers. The person has been hurt before and has decided that they won't let anyone in anymore. However, Ginny Owens tells us that she knows someone who can help. Even though she wasn't there in the person's past, she knows who was, and that person can heal what lies within. The song goes on to explain that it's hard to live life on the defense and build walls around oneself. Finally, Ginny tells us that even though the person might lock her out of their life, she'll continue to pray for them until they find peace.

The lyrics are incredibly heartfelt and comforting as they remind us that we don't have to face life's hardships alone. Many of us have built walls around ourselves to protect ourselves from getting hurt and feeling vulnerable. It can be difficult to let someone in and trust them, but the song tells us that it's possible if we can find the right person to help us.

Overall, "I Know Someone" is a beautiful song about hope, healing, and the importance of having someone to turn to in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

You have built yourself a fine fortress
You have built a strong defense mechanism around yourself to protect from any external threat or hurt.

And you're the only one who holds the key
You are the only person who controls your defense mechanism and can allow people to enter your life.

You've resolved to pilot your own ship
You are taking control of your life and making your own decisions.

And you decide what all the rules'll be
You are setting your own rules and not allowing anyone else to dictate them for you.

No more asking for answers
You have stopped asking for help or advice from other people.

No more cries for help
You have stopped asking for help or support from anyone.

You've been hurt for the last time
You are tired of getting hurt and do not want to experience it again.

That's what you tell yourself
You are trying to convince yourself that you are strong enough to handle any situation on your own.

I don't know much more than this
The artist does not have much knowledge or experience about what the person is going through.

But I know someone who does
The artist knows someone who has gone through similar experiences and can help the person.

I was not there in your past
The singer was not present in the person's past experiences.

But I know someone who was
The artist knows someone who was present in the person's past experiences and can relate to them.

I can't heal what lies within
The singer cannot heal the emotional pain or trauma that the person is going through.

But I know someone who can
The singer knows someone who has the capability to help the person heal and move forward.

It's a drag living life like this
Living a life restricted by fear and defense mechanisms is draining and limiting.

Believe me, I've been there a thousand times
The artist has been through a similar experience and can relate to how draining and limiting it can be to live behind defense mechanisms.

Spending everyday on the defense
You are constantly on guard and protecting yourself from any possible hurt or threat.

And building walls no one could ever climb
You are creating barriers that no one can cross to protect yourself.

Till somebody showed me my fortress was a cage
Someone helped the singer realize that their defense mechanisms were limiting them and blocking them from fully living their life.

He granted me my freedom
That person helped the artist break free from their self-imposed limitations and defense mechanisms.

Since then I haven't been the same
The artist's life has changed for the better since they realized that their defense mechanisms were limiting them.

So you can lock me out
The person is blocking the artist out of their life.

Of your life as you've designed it
The person has designed their life in a way that shuts other people out.

But I know there's peace and
The artist believes there is peace available to the person if they let go of their defense mechanisms.

I'll be on my knees till the day you find it
The singer will continue to pray and support the person until they can find inner peace.

Yeahhh...oooh
A vocal expression of empathy and support.

I can't fully understand
The singer cannot fully comprehend what the person is going through.

O no
A vocal expression of empathy and understanding.

I know someone, I know someone
The artist reiterates that they know someone who can help the person in their time of need.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DWIGHT LILES, GINNY OWENS

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