Lyrics
(I wanna know) I want to know
That He will welcome me there
(I do not want) I do not want to be denied
(Well let me live) Let me live in that City so fair
(That's enough) That's enough for me to know
(Well ? I wanna know) I want to know
That He will welcome me there
(I do not want) I do not want to be denied
(Well let me live) Let me live in that City so fair
(That's enough) That's enough for me to know
I do not know the day my Savior will come
I must be prepared to go
If from the earth the Lord calls, He'll call me on Home
(That's enough) That's enough for me to know
(Well ? I wanna know) I want to know
That He will welcome me there
(I do not want) I do not want to be denied
(Well let me live) Let me live in that City so fair
(That's enough) That's enough for me to know
I want to know, know, know
That He will welcome me there
I do not want, want, want
To be denied
Let me live in that City so fair
That's enough for me?.me to know
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Want To Know” centers on readiness to meet the Savior and the hope of being welcomed into a heavenly home. The repeated questions are not concerned with predicting the day of Christ's coming. They express a desire for assurance, acceptance, and life in the promised city. That focus gives the song both urgency and hope: the time is unknown, but preparation matters.
The expectation of a place prepared by Christ recalls John 14:2-3, where he speaks of his Father's house and promises to receive his followers. The admission that no one knows the day also aligns with Christ's call to readiness in Matthew 24:44. Through its repeated response, the song narrows many questions about the future to one central concern—belonging with the Lord when the call comes. The result is a plain statement of Christian hope shaped by watchfulness rather than speculation.
Related Scripture
- John 14:2-3 Jesus promises to prepare a place and receive his followers to himself.
- Matthew 24:44 Jesus teaches his followers to remain ready because his coming is unexpected.