I Want To Know You
William McDowell Lyrics


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(x5:)
I want to know you
I want to know you
More than anything
More than anything

Your kingdom come
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
In my Life
Hear my cry
Hear my cry
I want to know you
More than anything
More than anything
Know you





I want to know you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to William McDowell's song "I Want To Know You" express the singer's deep longing to know God. The repetition of the line "I want to know you" emphasizes the intense desire to have a personal relationship with God that goes beyond the superficial. The use of the phrase "more than anything" also shows how important this relationship is to the singer.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of surrendering to God's will, with the lines "Your kingdom come, your will be done in my life." This shows a willingness to trust in God's plan and guidance, even when it may not align with the singer's own desires. The final line, "hear my cry," is a plea for God to listen and respond to the singer's prayers.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Want To Know You" portray a deep spiritual longing and a willingness to surrender to God's will. They encourage listeners to seek a personal relationship with God and to trust in His guidance for their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to know you
I desire a deep, intimate relationship with you.


I want to know you
I truly long to understand who you are and what makes you unique.


More than anything
Above all else, I prioritize getting to know you and experiencing your presence.


More than anything
No other desire or goal could compare to my earnest desire to know you intimately.


Your kingdom come
May your reign and rule be established in my heart and in the world around me.


Your kingdom come
I pray that your kingdom would fully come and have an impact on my life and those around me.


Your will be done
I submit myself to your plans and purposes and pray for your will to be done in my life.


In my Life
May your will be accomplished in the daily, practical aspects of my life.


Hear my cry
I plead with you to hear my prayers and desires to know you better.


Hear my cry
As I cry out to you, I ask you to listen attentively and respond to my heart's cry.


I want to know you
My heart's greatest longing is to deeply know and experience you, Lord.


More than anything
Above all else, getting to know you and experience your presence is my highest priority.


More than anything
No other desire or pursuit could ever compare to my deep longing to truly know you.


Know you
To truly know you is the culmination of all my desires and the essence of my heart's cry.




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