Hillsong UNITED - Heaven Knows Lyrics
Released: 24 Feb 2017
Lyrics
Hold my heart, don't let it bleed no more
Sometimes forgiveness is like a man at war
God only knows why love is worth the fall
Maybe that's what makes it love
Maybe that's what makes it love
I can hear it now, the everlasting sound
Roaring like a lion deep within me
I won't hold it long, I wasn't made that strong
Sweet surrender, hold my heart and not let go
I'm letting go
And Heaven knows
I love you so
Hold my heart, don't let it break like fear
Sometimes a moment feels like a thousand years
God only knows why love is drenched in tears
Maybe that's what makes it love
Maybe that's what makes it love
I can hear it now, the everlasting sound
Roaring like a lion deep within me
I won't hold it long, I wasn't made that strong
Sweet surrender, hold my heart and not let go
I'm letting go
And Heaven knows
I love you so
(How great Your love is)
(How great Your love is)
Then sings my soul
Then sings my soul
How great Your love is
How great Your love is
Then sings my soul
Then sings my soul
How great Your love is
How great Your love is
Video
Hillsong United - Heaven Knows (from the Shack) [Official Video]
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong UNITED's "Heaven Knows," featured on the soundtrack for "The Shack" released in early 2017, emerges as a profound exploration of love's complexities, particularly within the framework of faith and surrender. The song delves into the often-painful journey of love, acknowledging that it is not always easy, and that moments of difficulty and tears are inextricably linked to its depth. The lyrics wrestle with the inherent struggle in forgiving and holding onto love, describing it as akin to "a man at war" and questioning why love should necessitate such vulnerability, only to arrive at the profound conclusion that these very trials are what imbue love with its true meaning. This sentiment echoes the biblical understanding that suffering can refine and strengthen faith, much like James 1:2-4 encourages believers to consider trials as opportunities for growth, leading to maturity and completeness. The song’s central theme of surrender is powerfully articulated in the repeated plea, "Sweet surrender, hold my heart and not let go." This isn't a passive giving up, but an active yielding of one's will and emotions to a higher purpose or power. The image of a lion's roar within suggests an awakening of divine strength and purpose that is both powerful and undeniable, aligning with the Holy Spirit’s transformative work in a believer’s life, as described in Romans 8:11, which speaks of the Spirit dwelling within and giving life. The repeated declaration, "And Heaven knows, I love you so," serves as a steadfast affirmation of devotion, a truth that transcends earthly understanding and is fully recognized by God. This is reminiscent of the Psalms, where David repeatedly declares his love for God, confident in God's omniscience and unwavering love in return, as seen in Psalm 139:1-6, which highlights God's intimate knowledge of our thoughts and ways. The culminating refrains, "How great Your love is, Then sings my soul," transform the personal struggle into a communal declaration of worship, recognizing the immensity of divine love. This echoes the sentiment of the hymn "How Great Thou Art," which magnifies God's creation and redemptive power, finding its roots in scriptural awe and adoration, such as that expressed in Psalm 104, which praises God for His majestic works. "Heaven Knows" ultimately offers a hopeful perspective, suggesting that even amidst the pain and uncertainty of love, there is a divine awareness and an eternal significance that sustains and elevates the human experience.