The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, banjo, ukulele, upright bass, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), Matt Mangano (bass guitar), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion).
Who Knows?
Zac Brown Band Lyrics
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When I was a baby child
My daddy said to me
Many mountains we must climb
Before we'll be free
But he never told me
About the bruises on my knees
That leads to where we need to be
That sun goes down
Forty days, forty nights
Who knows
What the thunder and lightning will bring
Maybe the storm will cover my dreams
Maybe the sun will shine no more
Who knows
Which way the wind is blowing
And when we look back on these things
We won't cry no more
Whoa, whoa, whoa, who knows
Wandering blindly
Searching for the truth
And anchored to a solid rock
That we could hold on to
But there's no tomorrow
Not for everyone
Who will hear your last harsh words
When your time on earth is done
That sun goes down down
Forty days, forty nights
Who knows
What the thunder and lightning will bring
Maybe the storm will cover my dreams
Maybe the sun will shine no more
Who knows
Which way the wind is blowing
And when we look back on these things
We won't cry no more
Whoa tilt the lamp now
Don't let the wind blow it out
Oh guide the light child
'Cause one day it's gonna shine
Sing up 'til the darkness it is lifted
Sing up 'til the darkness it is lifted
Zac Brown Band's song "Who Knows" is a reflection of the uncertainties of life and the realization that no one can predict the future. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about his father's words and the lessons he learned as a child. However, he quickly realizes that his father never mentioned the difficulties he would face in life, symbolized by the bruises on his knees. The reference to the forty days and nights is a biblical allusion to the struggles and trials of life.
As the song continues, the singer acknowledges that life is filled with uncertainties - no one knows what the future holds. He mentions thunder and lightning, a storm that may cover his dreams, and the possibility that the sun may stop shining. However, amidst these uncertainties, the singer remains steadfast in his belief that nonetheless, everything will work out in the end. He encourages the listeners not to give up and to keep pushing forward, even when things seem tough.
The song concludes with the singer emphasizing the importance of holding onto hope amidst the darkness of life. He encourages people not to let the winds of life extinguish their light and to keep singing until the darkness in their lives is lifted. In summary, "Who Knows" is a song that reminds us of the uncertainties of life but also encourages us to hold onto hope and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a baby child
From a young age, my father instilled in me the importance of working towards our freedom
My daddy said to me
My father, who was a guide in my life, had words of advice to prepare me for life's challenges
Many mountains we must climb
To gain freedom, there are several obstacles we must overcome
Before we'll be free
Achieving freedom is an outcome of continuous effort
But he never told me
My father didn't warn me of the difficulties I would face to achieve freedom
About the bruises on my knees
The hardships of the journey are what prepares and builds us for the destination
How they would be the map
The challenges will ultimately guide us to where we need to be
That leads to where we need to be
The scars and bruises we acquire along the way will guide us to our destination
Who knows
The future is unpredictable
What the thunder and lightning will bring
Unpredictable events can bring chaos or clarity in our lives
Maybe the storm will cover my dreams
Difficulties can hinder us from achieving our dreams
Maybe the sun will shine no more
Light can be overshadowed by the darkness of our struggles
Which way the wind is blowing
We can't predict the direction of our lives, but we can navigate the journey
And when we look back on these things
Our experiences will shape how we view our lives
We won't cry no more
We can look back in contentment and satisfaction
Wandering blindly
Aimless searching can mislead us
Searching for the truth
Finding truth is important to having a foundation in life
And anchored to a solid rock
A strong foundation will provide stability in our lives
That we could hold on to
A reliable foundation will give us something to hold onto during rough times
But there's no tomorrow
The future is uncertain
Not for everyone
Life is unpredictable for everyone
Who will hear your last harsh words
Our actions can have a lasting effect on others
When your time on earth is done
Our time on earth is finite
Whoa tilt the lamp now
We need to hold onto our guiding light
Don't let the wind blow it out
We need to make sure we have a steady light source in our lives
Oh guide the light child
We need to guide the younger generation towards the light
'Cause one day it's gonna shine
The struggles of today won't last forever
Sing up 'til the darkness it is lifted
We need to sing and celebrate until the darkness in our lives is gone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: COY BOWLES, ZAC BROWN, CLAY COOK, CHRIS FRYAR, JOHN HOPKINS, JIMMY DE MARTINI, JOEL WILLIAMS
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