Be Still and Know
HANNAH KERR Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴When your heart is anything but quiet
And peace feels a million miles away
And your broken voice is weak
When you can't stand anymore
He'll meet you on your knees

Be still and know
You don't have to worry

Be still and know
He'll find you where you are
He is good
His love will never let you go
Trust Him, be still and know
Be still and know

(vs.2)
His word is a promise you can hold
He is strong when you are weak
Find rest and be restored
He is all you need

Be still and know
You don't have to worry
Be still and know
He'll find you where you are
He is good
His love will never let you go
Trust Him, be still and know
Be still and know
Be still and know

He is strong when you are weak
Find rest and be restored
He is all you need

Be still and know
You don't have to worry
Be still and know
He'll find you where you are
He is good
His love will never let you go
Trust Him, be still

Trust Him, oh be still and know
Be still and know

Overall Meaning

In Hannah Kerr's song titled "Be Still and Know," she sings about finding peace and solace in God. The song is uplifting and reassuring, especially in times when one feels broken or overwhelmed. Hannah begins by addressing the listener's state of mind - when your heart is anything but quiet, peace feels like a distant dream, and your voice is weak. She then talks about how when everything feels like it’s too much, God will meet us on our knees. The lyrics encourage listeners to trust God and hold onto His promises, finding rest and restoration in Him.

The second half of the song reiterates the message of the first in more concrete terms. The lyrics speak of God's unwavering love, the promises that He has given us, and how He is all we need. Throughout the song, there are several references to the importance of being still and waiting on God. The overall message of the song is a message of hope in uncertain times, one that urges listeners to trust in God's goodness and to find comfort in His love.

Overall, "Be Still and Know" reminds us that whatever challenges we may face, we can always find peace and hope in God. It is a beautiful song that speaks straight to the heart of its listeners, urging them to trust in God's goodness and rest in His presence.

Line by Line Meaning

When your heart is anything but quiet
When your mind is troubled with anxiety and restlessness

And peace feels a million miles away
And serenity seems to be out of reach

And your broken voice is weak
And when all you can manage are feeble, shattered cries

When you can't stand anymore
When you feel like giving up and have no strength left

He'll meet you on your knees
He will listen to your prayers in your state of vulnerability

Be still and know
Calm yourself and believe

You don't have to worry
You do not have to be anxious or uncertain

He'll find you where you are
He'll reach out to you wherever you are in your distress

He is good
God is benevolent and kind

His love will never let you go
His love will never abandon or forsake you

Trust Him, be still and know
Believe in Him, calm down and realize His presence

His word is a promise you can hold
The Bible is a testament of God's covenant with you

Find rest and be restored
Relax and rejuvenate your soul

He is all you need
God is sufficient to meet your needs

Trust Him, oh be still and know
Believe in Him, remain calm and comprehend His presence

Writer(s): Jason Cope, Hannah Kerr, Chad Cates

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