McLean released his debut album, You’re Not Alone, in 1983 and with every song that followed, his lyrics filled voids, encouraged love, and offered hope. Now, more than 25 albums later, his musical legacy has not only resonated in the hearts of thousands, but continues to be a standard for those seeking meaning and peace.
To celebrate this exciting anniversary, McLean released a boxed set of six albums in 2008. The definitive collection, 25, is filled with his most beloved songs from the last 25 years, many of which were out-of-print, as well as a handful of brand-new songs on each album.
With a background in film, McLean began early in his career making commercials for radio and television, receiving numerous national and international awards for advertising. Such awards included the prestigious Clio Award, National Addy Award, New York Ad Club’s Andy Award, two National Emmy Finalists Awards, and the Bronze Lion at the Cannes Film Festival. He later used his film experience to produce and direct several films including, Together Forever, The Prodigal Son, and Mr. Krueger’s Christmas starring film legend Jimmy Stewart.
Ever the engaging performer and master storyteller, McLean has shared his beloved Christmas musical, The Forgotten Carols, with more than a half-million people across the country since 2001. With humor and heart, “The Carols” has become a beloved tradition for thousands of families who mark the beginning of their holiday season with this magical musical.
Celebrating the Light, another of McLean’s musicals, ran for five seasons at the Promised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake City and The Garden, an allegorical oratorio written with Merrill Jenson and Bryce Neubert, opened in Jerusalem and has been performed across the country as well as in France, South America, and Russia. His popular sea-faring musical The Ark enjoyed a New York City debut in 2005.
In addition to his music and films, McLean has also authored four books with accompanying CDs – Distant Serenade, Hold on the Light Will Come: And Other Lessons My Songs Have Taught Me, The Forgotten Carols, and most recently, From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours.
McLean and his wife Lynne have three children and live in California.
Musical Style: Piano driven inspirational
Current Residence: California
Will He Really Answer Me?
Michael McLean Lyrics
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(Joy Gardner)
It Doesn't seem to matter how I try
These thoughts just keep returning to my mind:
Will He really answer me.?
Will He see what my heart needs.?
Will He really answer me...?
He's never broken His promise He'll be there
He hears each word and each heart felt thought in prayer
He's devoted to you He'll help you know what is true
That's what He's promised
That's what He's promised to do...
Will He really answer me...
(He's never broken His promise)
Will He see what my heart needs.
(He hears each word and each heart felt thought)
Will He Have the time for me...
(He's devoted to you.,He'll help you know what is true)
Will He,really answer me...?
He answered me.
(He'll answer you)
He answered me
(He'll answer you)
Oooohh oooh oooh oooooooh
The song Will He Really Answer Me? by Michael McLean explores the doubts and uncertainties that often arise in our minds when we communicate with a higher power. The opening lines of the song reveal the frustration of the singer who's struggling to shake off a train of thought that keeps haunting them. The lines "It doesn't seem to matter how I try / These thoughts just keep returning to my mind" are a reflection of the restlessness and unease one feels when they question their faith.
The rest of the song is a plea to the divine, asking if they'll really answer the prayers and whether they'll have the time for someone who feels unworthy. The repeated lines, "Will He really answer me?" demonstrate the depth of the singer's apprehension and the need for reassurance.
The reassuring words in the following lines, "He's never broken His promise / He'll be there / He hears each word and each heartfelt thought in prayer / He's devoted to you / He'll help you know what is true / That's what He's promised / That's what He's promised to do" provide solace and hope that the divine will answer their prayers. The final lines of the song, "He answered me / He'll answer you" are a powerful reminder that faith and devotion can yield positive outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
It Doesn't seem to matter how I try
Despite my efforts, I can't seem to shake these persistent thoughts
These thoughts just keep returning to my mind:
My mind is stuck on these thoughts, and they won't leave me be
Will He really answer me.?
Do I deserve to have my prayers answered, and will God do so?
Will He see what my heart needs.?
Does God understand my true desires and what I need in my heart?
Will He have the time for me who feels so unworthy?
Despite feeling undeserving, will God make time for me and answer my prayers?
Will He really answer me...?
Will God truly answer my prayers, and is it worth having hope?
He's never broken His promise He'll be there
God has always been reliable and true to His promises of being there for us
He hears each word and each heart felt thought in prayer
God is attentive to every word and intention we put into our prayers
He's devoted to you He'll help you know what is true
God is dedicated to us and will guide us towards what is right and true
That's what He's promised
God has made these promises to us and is committed to keeping them
Will He really answer me...
The question of whether God will answer our prayers remains
(He's never broken His promise)
This line serves as a reminder of God's past reliability
Will He see what my heart needs.
The question of God's understanding of our true desires and needs recurs
(He hears each word and each heart felt thought)
God is actively listening to every word we pray and every emotion we feel while praying
Will He Have the time for me...
Despite our feelings of unworthiness, the question remains if God will answer our prayers
(He's devoted to you.,He'll help you know what is true)
God is committed to us and will aid us in finding truth and clarity
Will He,really answer me...?
The question of God's response continues
He answered me.
The songwriter's prayer was answered by God
(He'll answer you)
This line is repeated to remind listeners that God will answer their prayers
He answered me
The songwriter reiterates that God heard and answered their prayer
(He'll answer you)
The song ends with a final reminder that God will answer the prayers of all who seek Him
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheMCG003
Nice religious song! Yes, God always answers us but its not when we want but when he feels the time is right- - neither will he give us what we want but rather what he knows we need. God is awesome snd will always always answer you and never fail you!
@starlegends3092
True! And you will likely want it when you fully understand why you need it
@brandiannnahinu1468
One of My ALL TIME favorite SONGS!!!!! Listened to it all the time when I was in High School going thru some tough times!!
@randwindhusk
This song really helped me through times of depression.
@rogelioagawin1032
Thank you for yourcomment friend I love you for loving our Lord
@rogelioagawin1032
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@richardtaylor8349
This is the background to "Heavenly Father's Plan". I can still hear the narrator's voice in my head speaking.
@clasesdehebreo
first time i hear mclean songs,i`m catolic,but god bless you all
@livingwell79
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@starlegends3092
When its Christmas, you should read forgotton Carols and make sure you can listen to the songs. If you celebrate Christmas of course