Jim Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American composer and pianist. … Read Full Bio ↴Jim Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American composer and pianist. Brickman is known for his solo piano compositions, which are classified as new age music.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.

Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.

Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.

Amazing Grace
Jim Brickman Lyrics

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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
Tears, grace have brought me safe thus far

And grace will lead me home

I was blind but now I see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics above are from Jim Brickman's version of the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace." The song reflects on the beauty of the grace of God and the positive impact it can have on one's life. The initial verse speaks about the power of grace to save someone who is otherwise undeserving. The phrase "saved a wretch like me" emphasizes how the singer recognizes their own faults and the fact that it is through grace that they are redeemed. This redemption is further shown in the fourth line when the singer declares they were blind, but now they can see. In this sense, the singer is reborn and renewed.

The second verse talks about the struggles and hardships that a person has faced in their life. The phrase "through many dangers, toils, and snares" speaks to the obstacles that a person has faced on their journey. However, the singer acknowledges that grace has accompanied them all along and has led them to safety. This metaphor represents the belief that even in difficult times, one is still being watched over by a higher power. The verse comes full circle to the second half of the opening verse - grace is still leading the singer home.

Line by Line Meaning

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
The grace of God is truly amazing and the sweetness of this gift is indescribable.

That saved a wretch like me
The singer recognizes their own worthlessness and feels that only the grace of God can save them.

I once was lost but now I'm found
The singer was once lost without direction or purpose, but has now found their way through the grace of God.

Was blind but now I see
The artist was once unaware of the truth, but now with the grace of God they see the world in a different light and with newfound clarity.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
The artist has faced many obstacles and challenges in their life, but has persevered with the help of God's grace.

I have already come
Despite the challenges faced, the singer has already made significant progress with the help of God's grace.

Tears, grace have brought me safe thus far
The singer acknowledges that it is through the grace of God that they have been able to overcome their struggles and reach a point of safety and stability.

And grace will lead me home
The artist trusts that God's grace will continue to guide them as they move forward in life, ultimately leading them to their final destination.

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Written by: John Newton

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