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Heaven Knows
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Hillsong United's song 'Heaven Knows' is a worship ballad about surrendering one's heart to God despite pain and fear. The lyrics speak of forgiveness as a struggle and love as worth the cost, acknowledging that God understands the depth of human emotion. The repeated declaration 'Heaven knows I love you so' expresses a personal, intimate devotion. The song culminates in a refrain from the hymn 'How Great Thou Art,' celebrating the greatness of God's love. It encourages letting go and trusting God's hold on the heart, blending vulnerability with confident praise.
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Hold my heart, don't let it bleed no more
Sometimes forgiveness is like a man at war
God only knows why love is worth the fall
Maybe that's what makes it love
Maybe that's what makes it love
I can hear it now, the everlasting sound
Roaring like a lion deep within me
I won't hold it long, I wasn't made that strong
Sweet surrender, hold my heart and not let go
I'm letting go
And Heaven knows
I love you so
Hold my heart, don't let it break like fear
Sometimes a moment feels like a thousand years
God only knows why love is drenched in tears
Maybe that's what makes it love
Maybe that's what makes it love
I can hear it now, the everlasting sound
Roaring like a lion deep within me
I won't hold it long, I wasn't made that strong
Sweet surrender, hold my heart and not let go
I'm letting go
And Heaven knows
I love you so
(How great Your love is)
(How great Your love is)
Then sings my soul
Then sings my soul
How great Your love is
How great Your love is
Then sings my soul
Then sings my soul
How great Your love is
How great Your love is