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I Know
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Jul 22, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's song 'I Know' addresses the internal struggle of a young person facing peer pressure and loneliness. It acknowledges the difficulty of staying true to one's convictions when surrounded by a crowd that seeks worldly pleasures. The song offers comfort by pointing to God as a source of strength and understanding, reminding the listener that God knows their feelings and is always there to lean on. It encourages turning to prayer and trusting in the Father's guidance, emphasizing that even when it feels like no one cares, God understands and provides a light in the darkness.
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Everybody's talkin' in the homeroom
Plans are being made for after school
Should you tell them how you're really feelin'
Or go along and play it cool
Well, I know, I know
How it feels, I know, I know
Everybody's talkin', about a good time
Something tells you something isn't right
But when you're lonely and the pressure's on you
It's really hard to stand and fight
Well, I know, I know
How you feel
Torn between the mind of the crowd
And the matters of the heart
I know, I know
How you feel, I know, I know
There's a light that holds you in the darkness
There's a candle burning in the wind
And if you can lean upon the Father
You can find the strength within
Well, I know, I know
That you can
Now it seems like everybody's against you
And no one really cares
You don't know who to trust,
You don't know where to turn
Well at least you know you've got a prayer
So reach out for the one who understands you
Oh, He's been there
He knows, He knows
How you feel
Well, I know, that He knows, He knows
I know, I know, that He knows