Michael English - I Knew You Were Waiting Lyrics
Lyrics
Like a warrior that fights
And wins the battle
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights
Consumed by the shadows
I was crippled emotionally
Somehow I made it through the heartache
I escaped
I found my way out of the darkness
Kept my faith, kept my faith
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, It didn't stop me, no, no
I knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting for me
With and endless desire
I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
Like the bridge is on fire
The hurt is over
One touch and you set me free
I don't regret a single moment, no
No looking back, no looking back
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh, I just laugh
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, It didn't stop me, no, no
I knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting for me
So we were drawn together through destiny
I know this love we share was meant to be
Knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting
I knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting for me
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, It didn't stop me, no, no
I knew you were waiting
Knew you were waiting for me
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I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Meaning & Inspiration
Michael English's "I Knew You Were Waiting," featured on his 2013 album *Some People Change*, is a powerful testament to enduring hope and divine purpose, resonating deeply with themes of perseverance and faith. The song narrates a journey through significant personal hardship, describing a period of emotional crippling and darkness that threatened to engulf the spirit. Yet, instead of succumbing, the narrator actively fought through the struggle, drawing strength from an unyielding belief. This resilience is framed not as mere grit, but as an active pursuit of faith, echoing the scripture in Hebrews 11:6 which states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." The imagery of navigating deep rivers, high mountains, and low valleys paints a vivid picture of life's daunting challenges, yet the chorus, "I knew you were waiting," anchors the entire narrative in the assurance of an unseen, guiding presence. This anticipation of salvation or deliverance is profoundly reminiscent of the Israelites' long wait for the Messiah, a waiting described by Isaiah as a time when "the people walking in darkness have seen a great light; those living in the land of the shadow of death, light has dawned upon them" (Isaiah 9:2).
The song's core message is one of confident expectation, a belief that despite the trials faced, a brighter future and a fulfilling connection were always on the horizon. This search, fueled by "endless desire," speaks to the human spirit's innate longing for purpose and belonging, a longing that Scripture often connects to our pursuit of God. The lyrics, "One touch and you set me free," powerfully capture the transformative experience of encountering divine grace, a freedom that liberates from the past and allows for forward movement without regret. This liberation aligns with Jesus’ own promise in John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The song emphasizes a destiny intertwined with another, suggesting a divinely orchestrated union or purpose that transcends individual struggle. This concept of being "drawn together through destiny" and knowing that "this love we share was meant to be" beautifully mirrors the relational aspect of faith, where God draws us to Himself and establishes covenants. The recurring affirmation, "I knew you were waiting," serves as a refrain of unwavering trust, a reminder that even in the deepest despair, the promise of divine presence and eventual triumph was a constant, guiding light, much like the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 27:14, "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Michael English masterfully crafts "I Knew You Were Waiting" into an anthem of hope, illustrating that perseverance rooted in faith ultimately leads to the fulfillment of divine promises.