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Everybody's talkin' in the homeroom
Plans are being made for after school
Should you tell them how you're really feelin'
Or go along and play it cool
Well, I know, I know
How it feels, I know, I know

Everybody's talkin', about a good time
Something tells you something isn't right
But when you're lonely and the pressure's on you
It's really hard to stand and fight

Well, I know, I know
How you feel

Torn between the mind of the crowd
And the matters of the heart

I know, I know
How you feel, I know, I know

There's a light that holds you in the darkness
There's a candle burning in the wind
And if you can lean upon the Father
You can find the strength within

Well, I know, I know
That you can

Now it seems like everybody's against you
And no one really cares

You don't know who to trust,
You don't know where to turn
Well at least you know you've got a prayer
So reach out for the one who understands you
Oh, He's been there

He knows, He knows
How you feel





Well, I know, that He knows, He knows
I know, I know, that He knows

Overall Meaning

The song "I Know" by Michael W. Smith is a comforting and inspiring message to those feeling lost and overwhelmed in tough situations. The song addresses the common struggle of being torn between what others expect of you and what your heart truly desires. The opening verses describe the chaos and pressure of high school life, where one must choose between following the crowd or staying true to oneself. The chorus repeatedly affirms that the singer understands how it feels, offering support and empathy to those in similar situations.


The second half of the song shifts to a message of hope and faith. The singer encourages listeners to lean on their spiritual beliefs and trust in a higher power to find strength and guidance. The lyrics describe the presence of a "light that holds you in the darkness" and a "candle burning in the wind", symbolizing the unwavering support and guidance that can be found in a higher power. The final verse encourages the listener to reach out to this higher power, assuring them that they are not alone and that someone who truly understands is always there to help.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's talkin' in the homeroom
The people around you are discussing their plans and ideas in the homeroom


Plans are being made for after school
They are making plans to do things together after school


Should you tell them how you're really feelin'
You are contemplating whether or not to express your true emotions to them


Or go along and play it cool
You are also considering pretending to be unbothered and 'cool' about the situation


Well, I know, I know
The singer understands and empathizes with the dilemma being faced


How it feels, I know, I know
The singer recognizes and comprehends the emotions being experienced


Everybody's talkin', about a good time
The people around you are discussing doing things that seem pleasant and enjoyable


Something tells you something isn't right
You have a gut feeling that something is off or wrong about the situation


But when you're lonely and the pressure's on you
It becomes difficult to resist the situation when you are feeling isolated and overwhelmed


It's really hard to stand and fight
It's challenging to resist and oppose the peer pressure and go against the flow


Torn between the mind of the crowd
You are pulled between what everyone else is doing and what is best for you


And the matters of the heart
Your instincts and emotions are telling you to do something else


There's a light that holds you in the darkness
Something positive and hopeful is present even in the midst of tough times


There's a candle burning in the wind
This hope is fragile and vulnerable to external factors that could stamp it out


And if you can lean upon the Father
If you rely on God or a higher power for support and strength,


You can find the strength within
You can discover an inner resilience and courage to face the situation


Now it seems like everybody's against you
You feel like everyone is unsupportive and oppositional towards you


And no one really cares
You feel unimportant and uncared for by those around you


You don't know who to trust
You're uncertain about who to rely on and confide in


You don't know where to turn
You don't know where to seek guidance or help


Well at least you know you've got a prayer
Prayer can be a source of comfort and strength in difficult times


So reach out for the one who understands you
Connect with someone who empathizes with and comprehends what you're going through


Oh, He's been there
God or a higher power has experienced and understands the struggles you face


He knows, He knows
God understands the depth and complexity of your emotions and situation


How you feel
God comprehends and empathizes with your feelings and experiences


Well, I know, that He knows, He knows
The singer understands and acknowledges God's compassion and insight into human struggles


I know, I know, that He knows
The singer reiterates his conviction that God comprehends and empathizes with people's emotions




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Written by: ESHAM SMITH, SCOTT SANTOS

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