A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Tod… Read Full Bio ↴A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Todd Agnew is a true artist of Christ, bringing the concepts of God, church and religion back down to earth, where they can reach into the hearts of man and bring about real change. Imagination and honey from the Vine of Christ bring Todd's creative juices to some realistic views and questions of the current human condition. His music is as warm and earthy as the real messages and ponderings in his uncluttered lyrics. Any music collection that means to represent the Y2K mind and ever-searching spirit, simply must include Todd Agnew.

Did You Know?
Todd Agnew Lyrics

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Were Mary's eyes the first eyes You saw
Or did You remember choosing that shade of brown?
Were You surprised at the shepherd's crazy story
Or did You know You wrote the song the angels sang?
What was this life like for You?

Did You know?
Did the cross cast its shadow o'er Your cradle?

Did You know?
Did You shudder each time Your hammer struck a nail?

Did You know?
How much heaven and how much earth
Were in this baby at His birth?
Did You know or did You wonder?

Did You remember the brightness of Your glory
Or did You just notice it was cold and dark here?
Did You know Your name or did You have to be told?
Were You just a baby or were You as old as time?
What was Your life like?

Did You know?
Did the cross cast its shadow o'er Your cradle?
Did You know?
Did You shudder each time Your hammer struck a nail?

Did You know?
How much heaven and how much earth
Were in this baby at His birth?
Did You know or did You wonder?
Did You wonder?

What was Your life like?
Did the cross cast its shadow o'er Your cradle?
Did You know?
Did You shudder each time Your hammer struck a nail?

Did you know?
How much heaven and how much earth
Were in this baby at His birth?
Did you know or did You wonder?

Did You know?

Did You wonder?
Did You know?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Did You Know?" by Todd Agnew are a reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and his divine nature. The first verse begins with a series of questions, asking if Mary's eyes were the first thing that Jesus saw, or if He chose the shade of brown for them Himself. The second line asks if Jesus was surprised by the shepherd's story or if He knew that He wrote the song that the angels sang. In this way, the lyrics suggest that Jesus had an awareness of his divine identity from the very beginning.

The second verse asks more questions about Jesus' life- whether He remembered the brightness of His glory in heaven, or had to be told His name when He was born. The questions continue, wondering if Jesus was just a baby or if He was as old as time. These questions demonstrate the unknowable mysteries of Jesus' existence as both fully human and fully divine.

The chorus further explores the theme of Jesus' sacrifice, asking if the cross cast its shadow over Jesus' cradle and if He shuddered at the thought of each nail that would hold Him to it. The final line of the chorus asks how much of Heaven and Earth were contained in this baby at His birth. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, reiterating these important questions about the nature of Jesus and His life on Earth.

Line by Line Meaning

Were Mary's eyes the first eyes You saw
Did You have consciousness from the very beginning of Mary and Joseph's presence?

Or did You remember choosing that shade of brown?
Were You aware of all the details of Mary's physical appearance before she was born?

Were You surprised at the shepherd's crazy story
Did You anticipate the shepherds to witness Your birth and go out telling everyone about it?

Or did You know You wrote the song the angels sang?
Did You orchestrate the heavenly hosts' musical praise that announced Your arrival?

What was this life like for You?
How did it feel to be both human and divine?

Did You know?
Were You aware of the details of Your own Divine Mission here on earth?

Did the cross cast its shadow o'er Your cradle?
Did You have a foreknowledge of the events that would transpire indicating Your sacrificial death?

Did You shudder each time Your hammer struck a nail?
Did You feel the pain and suffering, knowing that it was necessary for the salvation of all mankind?

How much heaven and how much earth
To what extent was Your humanity present alongside Your divinity?

Were in this baby at His birth?
How much of Your divine attributes were present during Your earthly arrival as an infant?

Did You know or did You wonder?
Did You have a comprehensive understanding of Your Divine Plan, or did You have to question and ponder things at times?

Did You remember the brightness of Your glory
Were You cognizant of Your divine majesty, authority, and splendor?

Or did You just notice it was cold and dark here?
Did You recognize the magnitude of Your sacrifice and why You had to leave Your heavenly home?

Did You know Your name or did You have to be told?
Did You recognize Your identity as the Son of God or was it revealed to You?

Were You just a baby or were You as old as time?
Were You present at the beginning of creation, or were You solely born as a human infant?

What was Your life like?
What was it like to live both as fully God and fully human concurrently?

Did You wonder?
Did You have moments of confusion or uncertainty about Your mission on this earth?

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