Dolly Parton - God Only Knows Lyrics
Lyrics
For King & Country:
Wide awake while
The world is sound asleepin'
Too afraid of what
Might show up while you're dreamin'
Nobody, nobody
Nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you
Every day you try to
Pick up all the pieces
All the memories
They somehow never leave you
Nobody, nobody
Nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you
Dolly Parton & For King & Country:
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killin' you
But there's a kind of love
That God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
'Cause there's a kind of love
That God only knows
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
You keep a cover over
Every single secret
So afraid if someone saw them
They would leave
But Somebody, Somebody
Somebody sees you
Somebody, Somebody
Will never leave you
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killin' you
But there's a kind of love
That God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
'Cause there's a kind of love
That God only knows
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
For the lonely
For the ashamed
The misunderstood
And the ones to blame
What if we could start over
We could start over
We could start over
Oh, for the lonely
For the ashamed
The misunderstood
And the ones to blame
What if we could start over
We could start over
We could start over
'Cause there's a kind of love
That God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
But there's a kind of love
That God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love
That God only knows
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
Dolly Parton:
God only knows where to find you
God only knows how to breakthrough
God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love
That God only knows
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
The collaborative release of "God Only Knows" by for KING & COUNTRY and Dolly Parton, arriving in 2019, presents a powerful testament to faith and enduring hope, anchoring its message in a profound understanding of divine love. While the initial appeal might be the unexpected pairing of the contemporary Christian duo with the legendary country icon, the true resonance of this track lies in its unwavering focus on the omnipresent and unfailing nature of God's knowledge and care. The song speaks to a fundamental truth echoed throughout Scripture: that even in moments of deep uncertainty, when our own understanding falters, God's perspective is complete and His plans are perfect. This is beautifully articulated in verses like Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The lyrics subtly convey that our limited human sight is insufficient to grasp the full tapestry of life, but God’s vision encompasses all, as Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." The collaboration itself serves as a spiritual metaphor, illustrating how disparate voices and backgrounds can come together in unified praise and declaration of God’s sovereignty. Dolly Parton’s inclusion, a beloved figure known for her own deeply personal expressions of faith, adds a layer of universality, suggesting that this assurance transcends genre and denomination. The song's central theme is one of surrender and trust, particularly relevant in a world often characterized by anxiety and doubt. It encourages listeners to cast their burdens upon the Lord, trusting that He is actively