Anthem Lights - I Wanna Know You Like That Lyrics
Lyrics
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
Just today
I heard a story of a Pastor far away
Who watched his church walls fall with the rain
With tears in his eyes
Here is what he had say
"Let's reach the ones that will rebuild this place"
I wanna know You like that
To live, to love
With everything I am
To give it all
I wanna know You like that
To become
A man after Your heart
And not look back
I wanna know You like that
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
Like David did
He lived a life this world cannot forget
He'd fall so hard then get back up again
Then face the giant
Knowing he would win
Because You were with him
I wanna know You like that
To live, to love
With everything I am
To give it all
I wanna know You like that
To become
A man after Your heart
And not look back
I wanna know You like that
With every breath I breathe
I wanna help others see
And I will never stop
'Til everybody's singing
With every breath I breathe
I wanna help others see
And I will never stop
'Til everybody's singing
I wanna know You like that
To live, to love
With everything I am
To give it all
I wanna know You like that
To become
A man after Your heart
And not look back
I wanna know You like that
To live, to love
With everything I am
I'll give it all
I wanna know You like that
Lord, to become
A man after Your heart
And not look back
I wanna know You like that
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
(I wanna know You like that)
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
(I wanna know You like that)
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know
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Anthem Lights - I Wanna Know You Like That with lyrics
Meaning & Inspiration
"I Wanna Know You Like That," released by Anthem Lights on January 28, 2011, is a profound invitation to a deeper, more transformative relationship with God, moving beyond mere intellectual understanding to a lived experience. The song's genesis seems rooted in a powerful anecdote, as the lyrics paint a picture of a pastor whose church has been devastated by circumstances, yet his focus remains on the resilient spirit of his congregation, looking to them as the force for rebuilding. This imagery sets the stage for the central theme: a desire to know God not passively, but actively, with a commitment to live, love, and give entirely. The repeated declaration, "I wanna know You like that," becomes a prayer, a yearning to emulate the transformative faith exemplified by biblical figures like King David. David’s story, as referenced in the song, highlights a life marked by profound faith, wrestling with sin, experiencing repentance, and ultimately courageously facing seemingly insurmountable challenges because of his reliance on God. This parallels the song’s aspiration to become "a man after Your heart," a phrase that echoes Samuel’s prophecy concerning David in 1 Samuel 13:14 and the Lord's own affirmation of David in Acts 13:22. The desire to know God "like that" is not about accumulating knowledge for its own sake, but about cultivating a Christ-like character, a commitment to follow His will with unwavering devotion, refusing to “look back” from the path of obedience. This aspiration extends beyond personal transformation to a outward expression of faith, as the lyrics declare a commitment to help others see God's light with "every breath I breathe," a sentiment resonating with Jesus' command in Matthew 5:16 to let our light shine before others so they may glorify our Father in heaven. The ultimate goal articulated is a collective awakening, a hope that "everybody's singing," a testament to a shared experience of God’s transforming power, reminiscent of the Great Commission’s call to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). The song masterfully weaves this narrative of personal transformation, biblical example, and outward mission into a compelling anthem, urging listeners to move from a superficial acquaintance with God to an all-consuming pursuit of knowing Him in a way that reshapes their very being and inspires them to share that profound knowledge with the world.