Lyrics
I used to think nobody knows (nobody knows)
Nobody knows my name (nobody knows)
Nobody knows what today holds (nobody knows)
Nobody knows tomorrow (nobody knows)
I used to think nobody knows (nobody knows)
Nobody knows what my future holds (nobody knows)
Nobody cares even if I live or die (nobody knows)
Nobody knows what I’m going through (nobody knows)
Then I found out, that somebody Knows (somebody knows)
Somebody knows my name (somebody knows)
Somebody Knows (somebody knows)
Somebody knows what I dream't about last night (somebody knows)
Somebody knows tomorrow (somebody knows)
Somebody knows (somebody knows)
Somebody knows all I put in (somebody knows)
Somebody Knows (somebody knows)
Somebody knows about my sleepless nights (somebody knows)
Somebody knows even when nobody knows (somebody knows)
Chorus:
Somebody knows when you’re crying
Those hurt and pain inside
Questions that you need answers to
Somebody knows
Somebody knows all that you need
That’s why He sent Him to you
So you’ll only have Joy inside
Feel peace inside
And answers to the questions in your mind
Somebody knows
You have all that u need
Cos’ Somebody knows
Somebody knows (somebody knows)
Somebody knows your name (somebody knows)
Somebody knows all you put in (somebody knows)
Somebody knows what you do everyday eh-eh (somebody knows)
Somebody knows (somebody knows)
Somebody knows all that you did (somebody knows)
Somebody knows (somebody knows)
You see you’re important you can’t die no more (somebody knows)
Somebody knows when you’re crying
Those hurt and pain inside
Questions that you need answers to
Somebody knows
Somebody knows all that you need
That’s why he sent Him to you
So you’ll only have Joy inside
Feel peace inside
And answers to the questions in your mind
Somebody knows
Cause You have all that u need!
Cos’ Somebody knows
Somebody knows
I know somebody who knows
Don’t leave, whatever it is
I call Him Mr. Fix it, Yeah!
Jesus knows
I Say Jesus knows all you do
Jesus knows
Jesus knows
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Somebody Knows” moves from loneliness and uncertainty toward confidence that Jesus sees each hidden burden. Its repeated contrast between “nobody knows” and “somebody knows” gives the song a clear emotional turn: fear about the future, sleepless nights, private pain, and unanswered questions are met by divine attention. The closing identification of Jesus makes that source of comfort explicit rather than leaving the refrain as a general statement.
The lyrics closely echo biblical descriptions of God’s personal knowledge and care. Psalm 139 portrays God as knowing a person’s ways and words, while Matthew 10:29-31 connects that knowledge with the assurance that each person matters to God. The song also links Christ with joy, peace, and help for a wounded inner life. Instead of denying suffering, it answers isolation with the conviction that Jesus knows the need completely and remains present when human understanding is absent.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 139:1-3 The psalm describes God as knowing a person’s thoughts, movements, and ways.
- Matthew 10:29-31 Jesus teaches that God knows and values each person in detail.