Mary Did You Know
Pentatonix 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 a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God

Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?

Mary did you know? Mary did you know? 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 would one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb?
That sleeping child you're holding is the great I am

Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?

Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Oh





Mary did you know?

Overall Meaning

The song Mary Did You Know, originally written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, and performed by Pentatonix, is a beautiful and poignant reflection on the life and purpose of Jesus Christ. The song speaks to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and asks her if she knew the full extent of what her baby boy would go on to do. The lyrics reference several notable events from Jesus' life, such as when he walked on water, healed the sick and raised the dead. The song also touches on the concept of Jesus as the savior and redeemer of humanity, as he came to make us new and deliver us.


The song's lyrics are powerful and evoke a sense of wonder and awe at the incredible life and purpose of Jesus. Mary, as a mother, may not have fully comprehended what her son was going to accomplish, but the lyrics suggest that we, as believers, can now look back and marvel at everything that he did. The song captures the essence of the Christmas story but also has a more profound theological message at its core. It reminds us of the significance of Jesus' life and mission, and encourages us to reflect on what it means for our own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?
Did you know that your baby son would achieve the impossible by walking on water, surpassing the laws of physics?


Mary did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy would come to save humanity, redeeming us from our sins?


Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
Were you aware that your baby boy has been sent to renew and transform you from within?


This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you
The baby boy that you have given birth to, will soon be the one to save and deliver you as well.


Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know that your baby son will have the power to heal a blind man's vision and give him sight?


Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby son will have the power to calm even nature's strongest forces using just his hand?


Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
Were you aware that your baby son has been in the same places and walked the same paths as angels have before him?


When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God
When you show love and affection to your baby son, you are doing so to God in human form.


The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again
Through your baby son's power, those who could not see, hear or even those who have died, will come back to life and be healed.


The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
The power of your baby son will also heal the lame and mute, who will then rejoice and sing the praises of the savior.


Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Were you aware that your baby son is the ruler of everything in existence?


Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby son would one day become the leader and ruler of every nation on Earth?


Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb?
Were you aware that your baby son is the sinless and perfect sacrifice for humanity's sake, to take away our sins?


That sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
The baby boy you are holding is the almighty God himself, who reigns supreme over all.


Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?
The song repeats the same questions to emphasize the significance of every aspect of the baby boy's life and purpose.


Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know? Oh
The song closes with the repeated question and exclamation, implying that Mary's awareness of her son's importance and divine nature is still a wonder to behold today.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Run-thelightning_flash

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 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 kiss your little baby
You kiss the face of God

Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know? Did you know?
Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know? 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
Would one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy
Is heaven's perfect Lamb?
That sleeping child you're holding is the great, I Am

Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)
Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)
Mary, did you know? Oh

Edit: I'm so thankful for all the likes 😀



All comments from YouTube:

@PeterHollens

Absolutely phenomenal as always.  Terrific job you guys!

@funnyjoketherebud

SLAY PETER

@jinslips7168

omg peter

@willwall7776

Peter is such a humble boss

@ProjectFuziion

Can we get a collab? Puhlease?

@MasterOfAllDark1

peter you and ptx used to be tied for first but im sorry they just blew you out of the water with that one lol i still love you work though

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@tipofday

I especially love when they sing in unison "Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb" Then Mitch belts out "That sleeping child you're holding is the great I AM !!"

@annm131

With you all the way bro I love when he says I AM but my favorite part is when he says when you kiss your little baby your kissing the face of GOD

@oliviayohe

“This child that you delivered will soon deliver you” and “when you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of god” give me chills every time. These people are so talented and this song speaks wonders

@bettyanncrump

I agree too. This song is very good.

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