The God I Know
Love And The Outcome Lyrics
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What to do, what to say
What to wear on a Sunday
All about perfection
Black and white, wrong or right, never grey
Well, I'd never make it
I'd never be good enough (oh-oh-oh)
I try to walk the line, pray that I'd find
Something that I knew was real
Began to realize, the harder I tried
The colder I'd start to feel
Until the moment, the second I met Your Love (Oh-oh-oh)
And then I threw my hands up, worries down
I remember when He showed me how
To break up with my doubt
Once I was lost, but now I'm found
No strings attached, when He saved my soul
I want you to know, the God I know
Oh, you gotta know, oh, the God I know
He is more than just a rescue
That's where it starts
Not where it ends, let freedom in
More than just a story, in the sky, wearing white
He's alive, in every moment
And now that I know this Love (oh-oh-oh)
I can throw my hands up, worries down
I remember when He showed me how
To break up, with my doubt
Once I was lost, but now I'm foundNo strings attached, when He saved my soul
I want you to know, the God I know
Oh, you gotta know, oh, the God I know
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
I can throw my hands up, worries down
I remember when He showed me how
To break up, with my doubt
Once I was lost, but now I'm found
No strings attached, when He saved my soul
I want you to know, the God I know
Oh, you gotta know, oh, the God I know
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The song "God Only Knows" by Love and Mercy is a powerful expression of one's faith and personal relationship with God. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and doubt in one's beliefs, but ultimately finding peace and salvation through God's love. The opening verse speaks to the pressure and expectation society places on religion, from the right way to behave to how to dress. The singer recognizes that they could never live up to these standards of perfection and feels inadequate in their faith.
However, the chorus reveals a turning point in the singer's journey of faith. They meet God's love and realize that they no longer need to doubt or strive for perfection. They can simply surrender their worries and fears and trust in Him. The repetition of, "throw my hands up, worries down" emphasizes the surrender and release of control. The bridge speaks to the transformative power of God's love, offering freedom and life to those who accept it.
Overall, "God Only Knows" is a powerful song about finding faith and hope in the midst of struggle and doubt. It speaks to the human condition of feeling inadequate and imperfect, but also to the unconditional love and grace offered by God.
Line by Line Meaning
If it was all about religion
If life was only about following strict religious rules and dogma
What to do, what to say
What actions and words are acceptable according to religious teachings
What to wear on a Sunday
What clothing is appropriate for attending religious services
All about perfection
The focus on being flawless and adhering to strict standards
Black and white, wrong or right, never grey
The belief that there is no in-between or nuance in morality; actions are either right or wrong
Well, I'd never make it
The realization that living up to those standards is impossible
I'd never be good enough (oh-oh-oh)
Feeling inadequate and unworthy of acceptance from the religious community
I try to walk the line, pray that I'd find
Attempting to follow the religious rules and seeking a deeper connection with God
Something that I knew was real
Searching for a genuine, personal relationship with God that goes beyond surface-level religious practices
Began to realize, the harder I tried
Coming to the understanding that the more effort put into strictly following religious rules, the more distant one becomes from God
The colder I'd start to feel
Feeling emotionally detached and spiritually unfulfilled despite religious practices
Until the moment, the second I met Your Love (Oh-oh-oh)
Finding true, unconditional love and acceptance from God
And then I threw my hands up, worries down
Letting go of worries and surrendering to God's love and plan
I remember when He showed me how
Recalling the moment of clarity and realization about God's love
To break up with my doubt
Letting go of doubts and uncertainties about God's love and plan
Once I was lost, but now I'm found
Feeling lost and disconnected from God before realizing His love and acceptance, now feeling found and connected to Him
No strings attached, when He saved my soul
God's love and acceptance is unconditional and requires nothing in return
I want you to know, the God I know
Sharing the transformative experience of finding God's love
He is more than just a rescue
God is not just a solution to problems or salvation from Hell, He is a loving presence in every moment of life
That's where it starts
Experiencing God's love and acceptance is just the beginning of a deeper relationship with Him
Not where it ends, let freedom in
Embracing the freedom and joy that comes from living in God's love
More than just a story, in the sky, wearing white
God is not a distant figure in the clouds, but a real, present force in our lives
He's alive, in every moment
God is present and active in every moment of our lives
What was I waiting for
Realizing the fulfillment and joy that comes from surrendering to God's love and plan
I came alive when I let go
Finding new life and vitality by releasing control and trusting in God
All I had was a broken heart
Feeling emotionally and spiritually broken before finding God's love
Then He held me in His arms
Feeling comfort and acceptance from God's love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRIS RADEMAKER, COLIN MUNROE, JODI KING, SETH DAVID MOSLEY
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If it was all about religion
What to do, what to say
What to wear on a Sunday
All about perfection
Black and white, wrong or right, never grey
Well, I'd never make it
I'd never be good enough (oh-oh-oh)
I try to walk the line, pray that I'd find
Something that I knew was real
Began to realize, the harder I tried
The colder I'd start to feel
Until the moment, the second I met Your Love (Oh-oh-oh)
And then I threw my hands up, worries down
I remember when He showed me how
To break up with my doubt
Once I was lost, but now I'm found
No strings attached, when He saved my soul
I want you to know, the God I know
Oh, you gotta know, oh, the God I know
He is more than just a rescue
That's where it starts
Not where it ends, let freedom in
More than just a story, in the sky, wearing white
He's alive, in every moment
And now that I know this Love (oh-oh-oh)
I can throw my hands up, worries down
I remember when He showed me how
To break up, with my doubt
Once I was lost, but now I'm found
No strings attached, when He saved my soul
I want you to know, the God I know
Oh, you gotta know, oh, the God I know
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
I can throw my hands up, worries down
I remember when He showed me how
To break up, with my doubt
Once I was lost, but now I'm found
No strings attached, when He saved my soul
I want you to know, the God I know
Oh, you gotta know, oh, the God I know
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
What was I waiting for
I came alive when I let go
All I had was a broken heart
Then He held me in His arms
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
@blkngoldsoldja7087
Messed up that they stopped playing this song on the radio! We need it back in Jesus name!
@bessieanderson1513
I adore this song. As a newly born Christian I just happen to listen to it on K-LOVE radio and instantly fell in love. Jesus has been the best part of me since I was saved. God bless each one of you!
@poversole9440
This is my mom's favorite song but right now she is in the hospital fighting COVID.... Let's all pray for those fighting COVID 🙏
@irvingtang9869
I’m not Christian but this song is 100% accurate: who cares what you wear on any given Sunday ❤
@rachelhoward8344
Give Jesus a chance. I did. That's when I came alive!
@cmebans35
Jesus loves you
May you accept Him as Lord and Savior
@BrittanyDSmith-mm2et
700 of the views are bc of my 3 year old daughter...she loves this song and so do I! Everyone should know our God!
@lathafalls7675
Yes Amen thank u God bless u and u daughter
@JorgeLopez-nv7sk
God is not dead ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@wp1894
+1 AMEN ! :)