Steffany Gretzinger - Know You Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Koryn Hawthorne
I don't wanna live in the shallows
I was made to search the deep
If You're not in it, I don't want it
I want all of You, take all of me
Chorus: Koryn Hawthorne & Steffany Gretzinger
I wanna know You, really know You
I wanna know You, Lord
I wanna know You, long to show You
Nothing matters more
Verse 2: Koryn Hawthorne
Lead me Lord and I will follow
Bind my wandering heart to Thee
There's no life without You in it
I want all of You, take all of me
I want all of You, take all of me
Chorus: Koryn Hawthorne & Steffany Gretzinger
I wanna know You, really know You
I wanna know You, Lord
I wanna know You, long to show You
Nothing matters more
I wanna know You, really know You
I wanna know You, Lord
I wanna know You, long to show You
Nothing matters more
Bridge: Koryn Hawthorne, Koryn Hawthorne & Steffany Gretzinger
Anything else is empty
And everything else has an ending
Nobody else, nobody else satisfies
And anything else is empty
And everything else has an ending
Nobody else, nobody else satisfies
Chorus: Koryn Hawthorne & Steffany Gretzinger
I wanna know You, really know You
I wanna know You, Lord, hey
I wanna know You, long to show You
Nothing, nothing matters more
Chorus: Koryn Hawthorne, Steffany Gretzinger
And anything else is empty (I wanna know You)
And everything else has an ending (Really know You)
Nobody else, nobody else (I wanna know You, Lord)
Nobody else, nobody else satisfies
(I wanna know You) Satisfies
(Long to show You)
(Nothing matters more)
Outro: Koryn Hawthorne & Steffany Gretzinger, Koryn Hawthorne
I don't wanna live in the shallows
I was made to search the deep
If You're not in it, I don't want it
I want all of You, take all of me
I want all of You, take all of me
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Koryn Hawthorne - Know You (feat. Steffany Gretzinger) [Official Audio]
Meaning & Inspiration
Steffany Gretzinger’s powerful collaboration with Koryn Hawthorne, "Know You," released on September 18, 2020, as part of the album *I AM*, stands as a profound declaration of spiritual yearning. This isn't merely a song; it's an earnest prayer set to music, articulating a universal human desire for profound connection, specifically with the divine. From its initial notes, the track establishes an atmosphere of sincere devotion, moving beyond superficial expressions to a deep pursuit of God's heart.
The narrative of "Know You" immediately plunges into a rejection of complacency, as the opening lines declare, "I don't wanna live in the shallows, I was made to search the deep." This powerful sentiment echoes Scripture's call for believers to seek profound understanding, moving beyond surface-level faith to the richness found in God's presence, as Jeremiah 29:13 encourages, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." It's a recognition that humanity is created for more than fleeting pleasures; there is an inherent design for deep spiritual engagement, a divine imprint guiding us to the depths of relationship with our Creator. The subsequent plea, "If You're not in it, I don't want it, I want all of You, take all of me," solidifies a complete surrender and singular focus, reminiscent of Psalm 73:25, which asks, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." This radical posture of devotion fully aligns with Romans 12:1, which urges us to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."
The heart of the song resonates through its recurring chorus: "I wanna know You, really know You, I wanna know You, Lord. I wanna know You, long to show You, Nothing matters more." This isn't a request for intellectual knowledge about God, but for an experiential, transformative knowing, a deep intimacy akin to what Paul describes in Philippians 3:10: "I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings." It's a desire to not only comprehend His nature but to walk in such proximity that our lives become a testament to His worth. The declaration that "Nothing matters more" directly challenges worldly priorities, elevating the relationship with God above all else, mirroring Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:33 to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness."
As the song progresses, it touches upon the human condition of straying and the divine need for guidance. The lines, "Lead me Lord and I will follow, Bind my wandering heart to Thee," are a humble admission of our propensity to drift, a prayer for divine intervention to keep our focus steadfast. This vulnerability finds resonance in Psalm 86:11, "Teach me your way, Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." It acknowledges that true life is intrinsically linked to God's presence: "There's no life without You in it," a truth affirmed in John 14:6 where Jesus proclaims, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
The bridge delivers a profound theological statement, asserting, "Anything else is empty, And everything else has an ending, Nobody else, nobody else satisfies." This segment acts as a powerful counterpoint to the song's central desire, starkly contrasting the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits with the eternal satisfaction found in God. It echoes the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, which repeatedly declares all under the sun as "meaningless," and underlines Isaiah 55:2, "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?" The song thus becomes a testament to the singular capacity of God to fulfill the deepest longings of the human soul, a truth powerfully expressed in Psalm 16:11: "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Through Gretzinger and Hawthorne's impassioned delivery, "Know You" inspires believers to reject spiritual superficiality, embrace wholehearted surrender, and pursue an intimate, all-consuming knowledge of God, recognizing that true satisfaction and purpose are found in Him alone.