Tauren Wells - Known - I'm Fully Known and Loved By You Lyrics
Lyrics
It's so unusual it's frightening
You see right through the mess inside me
And you call me out to pull me in
You tell me I can start again
And I don’t need to keep on hiding
I’m fully known and loved by You
You won’t let go no matter what I do
And it’s not one or the other
It’s hard truth and ridiculous grace
To be known fully known and loved by You
I’m fully known and loved by You
It’s so like You to keep pursuing
It’s so like me to go astray
But You guard my heart with Your truth
A kind of love that’s bullet proof
And I surrender to Your kindness
How real, how wide
How rich, how high is Your heart
I cannot find the reasons why
You give me so much
It's so unusual it's frightening
I’m fully known and loved by You
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Tauren Wells - Known (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tauren Wells' powerful declaration, "Known," released on June 1st, 2018, offers a profound and deeply resonant exploration of divine acceptance, moving beyond superficial acknowledgment to a complete and unreserved embrace by the Creator. The heart of this song beats with the truth that in God's eyes, we are not merely seen, but intimately understood and unconditionally loved, a sentiment that echoes through the very core of Scripture. This isn't a song about earning favor or achieving a certain standard; it’s a beautiful testament to the inherent worth bestowed upon us by a God who sees our deepest selves and loves us still. The message powerfully aligns with the Apostle Paul's assurance in Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us," highlighting that Christ's sacrifice predates any merit on our part, affirming that we are loved precisely as we are, flaws and all.
The song’s profound impact lies in its direct confrontation with the human tendency to feel inadequate or hidden, often masking our true selves for fear of rejection. Wells articulates a truth that many wrestle with: the desire to be truly known, not just superficially, but in the depths of our being. "Known" speaks to this yearning by presenting God as the ultimate Knower, the One who has a complete understanding of our journeys, our struggles, our triumphs, and our very composition. This is powerfully mirrored in Psalm 139:1-4, where David writes, "Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar… Before a word is on my tongue you know, Lord, everything." This intimate knowledge isn't for judgment but for profound, transformative love. The song encourages listeners to rest in this divine awareness, finding freedom from the need to perform or pretend, because God's perspective is one of perfect, unfailing love.
This is more than just an uplifting anthem; it is a spiritual anchor. The core message of being fully known and loved by God invites a posture of surrender and trust, recognizing that in His gaze, we are complete and cherished. The liberating truth presented is that God's love is not conditional on our performance but is an inherent part of His nature, extended to us through His grace. This resonates deeply with the words of 1 John 4:19, "We love because he first loved us," emphasizing that our capacity to experience and respond to love is rooted in His prior, foundational love for us. "Known" serves as a compelling reminder to embrace this divine perspective, allowing ourselves to be fully seen, fully loved, and ultimately, fully free in the boundless affection of our Creator.