Michael Crawford OBE (born 19 January 1942 in Salisbury, Wiltshire) is an i… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Crawford OBE (born 19 January 1942 in Salisbury, Wiltshire) is an internationally famous English actor and singer. He has won critical acclaim and numerous awards during his career, which includes work in radio, television, and the stage (including appearing on stage in West End in London and Broadway in New York). He notably originated the role of the Phantom in the musical 'The Phantom of the Opera', singing in well-received numbers such as "The Music Of The Night".

Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).

Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.

Mary Did You Know?
Michael Crawford Lyrics

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Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy
Would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy
Would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your Baby Boy
Has come to make you new?
This Child that you've delivered

Will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy
Will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy
Will calm the storm with His hand?

Did you know that your Baby Boy
Has walked where angels trod?
When you've kissed your little Baby
Then You've kissed the face of God?

Mary, did you know

The blind will see, the deaf will hear
The dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy
Is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy
Will one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your Baby Boy
Is heaven's perfect Lamb?

This sleeping Child you're holding
Is the Great, I Am

Overall Meaning

The song Mary Did You Know by Michael Crawford is a tender and poignant retelling of the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The song poses a series of questions to Mary, inviting her to consider the full significance of the child that she has given birth to. The lyrics suggest that Mary may not have fully understood the purpose of her son's life, and that she may not have been aware of the profound impact that he would have on those around him. The song suggests that Mary may have been overwhelmed by the magnitude of the miracle that she had brought into the world.

The lyrics of the song are full of rich symbolism and powerful imagery. The song presents Jesus as a divine figure who has come to save humanity from sin and death. The chorus of the song presents a series of miracles that Jesus will perform during his life, including walking on water, calming storms with his hand, and giving sight to the blind. These miracles are presented as evidence of Jesus' divine nature and his ability to transform the world around him.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Would one day walk on water?
Were you aware that your son, Jesus, would have the power to perform miracles like walking on water?

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your son, Jesus, would come to Earth to save humanity by sacrificing himself on the cross?

Did you know that your Baby Boy Has come to make you new? This Child that you've delivered Will soon deliver you
Were you aware that your son, Jesus, would not only save all of humanity, but also offer salvation to you personally?

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know that your son, Jesus, would have the power to heal the sick and calm the elements?

Did you know that your Baby Boy Has walked where angels trod? When you've kissed your little Baby Then You've kissed the face of God?
Did you know that your son, Jesus, would have a divine nature and be the son of God himself?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear The dead will live again The lame will leap, the dumb will speak The praises of the Lamb
Jesus will perform amazing miracles and bring hope to those who are suffering.

Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy Will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your son, Jesus, would become the king of the world and have the power to rule over all of creation?

Did you know that your Baby Boy Is heaven's perfect Lamb? This sleeping Child you're holding Is the Great, I Am
Your son, Jesus, is the perfect sacrifice that heaven has provided to save humanity from their sins.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BUDDY GREENE, MARK LOWRY

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