Big Daddy Weave - I Know Lyrics
Lyrics
You don't answer all my questions
But You hear me when I speak
You don't keep my heart from breakin'
But when it does, You weep with me
You're so close that I can feel You
When I've lost the words to pray
And though my eyes have never seen You
I've seen enough to say
I know that You are good
I know that You are kind
I know that You are so much more
Than what I leave behind
I know that I am loved
I know that I am safe
Cause even in the fire to live is Christ, to die is gain
I know that You are good
I don't understand the sorrow
But You're calm within the storm
Sometime this weight is overwhelming
But I don't carry it alone
You're still close when I can't feel You
I don't have to be afraid
And though my eyes have never seen You
I've seen enough to say
I know that You are good
I know that You are kind
I know that You are so much more
Than what I leave behind
I know that I am loved
I know that I am safe
Cause even in the fire to live is Christ, to die is gain
I know that You are good
You are good
I know
On my darkest day
From my deepest pain
Through it all, my heart, will choose to sing Your praise
On my darkest day
From my deepest pain
Through it all, my heart, will choose to sing Your praise
On my darkest day
From my deepest pain
Through it all, my heart, will choose to sing Your praise
I know that You are good
I know that You are kind
I know that You are so much more
Than what I leave behind
I know that I am loved
I know that I am safe
Cause even in the fire to live is Christ, to die is gain
I know that You are good
You are good
I know
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Big Daddy Weave - I Know (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2019 as part of the album *When the Light Comes*, Big Daddy Weave's "I Know" offers a profound declaration of unwavering faith amidst life's inevitable trials. The song isn't about having all the answers or the absence of pain; rather, it speaks to a deep-seated trust in God's character and presence even when circumstances are bewildering or overwhelming. The narrative thread of "I Know" revolves around the tension between human experience and divine assurance. The lyrics acknowledge that God doesn't necessarily prevent hardship or answer every question posed, referencing the breaking of a heart, yet simultaneously assuring the listener that God weeps with them and remains close even when the words for prayer are lost. This echoes the biblical promise found in Romans 8:26-27, which speaks of the Spirit interceding for us with "groanings too deep for words," and the comforting presence of God as described in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The core message, articulated in the repeated refrain, is a steadfast conviction of God's goodness and kindness, a recognition that divine love and security transcend earthly circumstances. This resonates powerfully with Philippians 4:7, which states that "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus," and the assurance of being loved and safe found in 1 John 4:16, "So we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." The pivotal line, "Cause even in the fire to live is Christ, to die is gain," directly draws from the Apostle Paul's profound testament in Philippians 1:21, where he states, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." This verse encapsulates a worldview where ultimate worth and purpose are found in Christ, irrespective of life or death. The song's concluding verses elevate this declaration of faith into a chosen response, asserting that in the darkest days and deepest pain, the heart will choose to sing praise. This deliberate choice of worship, even when suffering, mirrors the example of David in the Psalms, who often expressed lament but ultimately returned to praise, and the early Christians who rejoiced in their suffering (Acts 5:41). "I Know" is more than just a song; it's an anthem of enduring hope, a testament to finding solace and strength not in the absence of struggle, but in the unshakeable character of a loving God.