Big Daddy Weave – I Know

Big Daddy Weave is an American Contemporary Christian artist whose name derives from his nickname “Big Daddy” (due to his…generousness) and “Weaver”, with the last character “r” dropped for flow.

Beginning with his career in 1998, he released ten albums, including:

• Neighborhoods (2001)
• One and Only (2002)
• Fields of Grace (2003)
• What I Was Made For (2005)
• Every Time I Breathe (2006)
• What Life Would Be Like (2008)
• Christ Is Come (2009)
• Love Come to Life (2012)
• Beautiful Offerings (2015)
• When the Light Comes (2019)

Big Daddy Weave received a GMA Dove Award for Christmas Album of the Year for his work on Christ Is Come in 2010.

Also, check out my reviews of Redeemed and Jesus I Believe.

Lyrics can be found at https://genius.com/Big-daddy-weave-i-know-lyrics.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Big Daddy Weave offers an honest assessment of his experiences with God, including the pain and suffering that God has the power to stop, but chose to comfort instead.  Through this, Big Daddy Weave received God’s comfort, bolstering his faith and conviction to trust Him, even to the point of death.  Even if God chooses not to explain why or seems far away, Big Daddy Weave knows God is near.  These show that God is righteous, nice, devoted, and shields.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

This song completely aligns with Scripture.

[Verse 1]

Lines 1 and 2: While God is not obligated to address all Big Daddy Weave’s inquiries (Acts 10:34), He promises to hear him (1 John 5:14).

Lines 3-6: God allows Big Daddy Weave to go through trials and tribulations to improve his character (Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 12:4-11, and James 1:2-4).  Big Daddy Weave experiences God’s comfort through the process (Psalm 23:4, Psalm 71:21, Psalm 119:50-52, Psalm 119:76, Psalm 119:82, Isaiah 51:3, Isaiah 57:18, Isaiah 61:2, Isaiah 66:13, Zechariah 1:17, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 11:28-30, and 2 Corinthians 1:3-7), expressing groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26).

Lines 7 and 8: While Big Daddy Weave never saw God like the Apostles did, he has experienced God.

[Chorus]

Lines 1-6: Big Daddy Weave knows many things experientially, including:

• God’s goodness (1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19-20, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 86:5, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 106:1, Psalm 119:68, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 136:1, Psalm 145:9, Lamentations 3:25, Nahum 1:7, Matthew 19:17, Mark 10:18, and Luke 18:19)
• God’s kindness (Nehemiah 9:17, Psalm 17:7, Psalm 31:21, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 69:16, Psalm 117:2, Isaiah 54:8, Isaiah 63:7, Ephesians 2:7, and Titus 3:4-6)
• God is better than his previous lifestyle, alluding to a personal relationship with Him (John 15:1-11, Acts 17:27, Romans 8:15, Romans 11:16-24, and Philippians 3:8-10)
• God’s love (See Verse 1, lines 3-6)
• God’s protection (Ruth 2:12, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 5:11, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 32:7, Psalm 34:22, Psalm 41:2, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 59:1, Psalm 61:3, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 121:7-8, Psalm 138:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 30:5, Nahum 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and 1 John 5:18)

Line 7: Amid Big Daddy Weave’s anguish, they trust that Jesus is worth the sacrifice, including death (Philippians 1:21).

Line 8: Repeats line 1.

[Verse 2]

Lines 1 and 2: Alludes to Jesus’ calming of the storm to signify God’s calmness amid Big Daddy Weave’s present trials ( Matthew 8:23–27, Mark 4:35–41, and Luke 8:22–25).

Lines 3 and 4: Big Daddy Weave placed his burdens on Jesus, just like He asked him to (Matthew 11:28-30).

Lines 5 and 6: Big Daddy Weave admits that, even if he can’t feel God, he recognizes His closeness, enabling him to stave off fear (Genesis 15:1, Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Chronicles 28:20, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 34:4, Psalm 56:3-4, Psalm 94:19, Psalm 115:11, Psalm 118:6, Isaiah 35:4, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 54:4, John 14:25-27, Romans 8:15, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Peter 3:13-14, 1 Peter 5:6-7, and 1 John 4:18).

Lines 7 and 8: Repeats Verse 1, lines 7 and 8.

[Bridge]

Lines 1 and 2: Despite the tribulations, restless nights, and moments without feeling God’s Presence, Big Daddy Weave chooses to remain faithful to God, worshipping Him with all his heart (Psalm 86:12, Psalm 103:1-2, Psalm 103:22, Psalm 119:10, and Psalm 138:1).

Lines 3-6: Repeats lines 1 and 2.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Unbelievers should easily recognize the Philippians 1 quote as Christian, given its overuse in Christian media.  The rest of this song is written in everyday language that is equally simple to interpret.  While we cannot expect them to respond positively to Big Daddy Weave’s message, I don’t see any potential misunderstandings, misinterpretations, or questionable theology within these lyrics.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies God that Big Daddy Weave gives God such glowing remarks about His lovingkindness, comfort, and willingness to live for Him.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Big Daddy Weave’s I Know is an excellent testimonial.  He is honest in his assessment of God’s involvement, allowing him to suffer and holding him in the process.  Big Daddy Weave sees God’s goodness, kindness, and protection as he experiences God’s loving embrace.  This enables Big Daddy Weave to surrender all for God, even if he cannot feel God or must die for this cause.  This glorifies God.  Unbelievers should easily interpret similarly.

I highly recommend this song for corporate worship.

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: I Know (listen to the song)

Artist: Big Daddy Weave

Album: When the Light Comes

Genre: Pop

Release Year: 2019

Duration: 5:20

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Updates:

02/15/2023 – Fixed the introduction to include both previous Big Daddy Weave reviews and place this information right above the lyrics link.