Lyrics Page
Mysterious Ways
497 views
Aug 30, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
TobyMac's 'Mysterious Ways' is a contemporary Christian song that explores the theme of God's mysterious and often unseen work in our lives. The lyrics use poetic imagery, such as the moon and rain, to illustrate how divine guidance can come in unexpected ways. The song encourages listeners to trust in a higher power, even when circumstances are confusing, and to remain open to spiritual movement. It emphasizes that God's love holds us and that we can find peace in surrendering to His will. The repeated refrain 'It's alright' offers reassurance and comfort, making it a hopeful and uplifting track.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
Johnny, take a walk with your sister the moon
Let her pale light in to fill up your room
You've been livin' underground, eatin' from a can
You've been runnin' away from what you don't understand
She's slippy, you're slidin' down (She's slippy)
She'll be there when you hit the ground
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways, ayy
Hey
Hey, yeah-eah
Johnny, take a dive with your sister in the rain
Let her talk about things you can't explain
To touch is to heal, to hurt is to steal
If you wanna kiss the sky, better learn how to kneel
On your knees, boy!
She's the wave (She's the wave), she turns the tide (She turns the tide)
She sees the man inside the child
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways, yeah
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Spirit moves in mysterious ways, yeah, uh
It's alright, It's alright, alright
Lift my days, light up my nights, oh
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Mysterious are the ways
One day you'll look back and you'll see
Where you were held, held by this love
While you could stand there
You could move on this moment
Follow this feelin'
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Spirit moves in mysterious ways, yeah, uh
It's alright, It's alright, alright
Lift my days, light up my nights, oh
Move me, move me, move me, move me, move me