Mary, Did You Know?
Michael English
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Mary did you know that your baby boy Would someday walk on water? Mary did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy Has come to make you new? This child that you've delivered Will soon deliver you. Mary did you know that your baby boy Will give sight to a blind man? Mary did you know that your baby boy Will calm a storm with His hand? Did you know that your baby boy Has walked where angels trod? When you've kissed your little baby Then you've kissed the face of God. Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? The blind will see, the deaf will hear The dead will live a-gain The lame will leap, the dumb will speak The praises of the Lamb. Mary, did you know that your baby boy Is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will one day rule the nations?
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Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry
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10 facts about this song
Creation and Songwriters"Mary, Did You Know?" is a modern Christmas song created by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene. The song was written in 1991 and has become a popular Christmas carol with dozens of renditions sung by different artists.
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Original Writers IntentionMark Lowry penned the lyrics in 1984 as a series of questions that he would have liked to ask Mary, mother of Jesus. He wrote the lyrics while he was scripting a church Christmas play.
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Buddy Greene ContributionBuddy Greene wrote the music for the song in 1991, seven years after Lowry wrote the original lyrics.
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First RecordingThe song was first recorded by Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album in 1991. At the time, English and Lowry were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, and Greene was a recurring guest contributor.
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Connection to the Gaither Vocal BandAll three composers (Mark Lowry, Buddy Greene, and Michael English) and the original recording are related to the Gaither Vocal Band, a popular American southern gospel group.
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Song Theme"Mary, Did You Know?" presents a series of probing questions to Mary, the mother of Jesus, asking if she was aware of the significant events that her son would one day be part of, thus emphasizing the divine nature of Jesus.
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PopularityDespite its late creation in comparison to many traditional carols, "Mary, Did You Know?" has become a Christmas classic. It has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, significantly contributing to its widespread popularity.
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ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its poignant lyrics and the powerful, emotional performances it often elicits. It has become especially popular in Christian and country music communities.
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Notable CoversSome notable artists who have covered the song include Mary J. Blige, CeeLo Green, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna Judd, Pentatonix, Carrie Underwood, and Reba McEntire.
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Language Translations"Mary, Did You Know?" has been translated into multiple languages and performed worldwide, reflecting its universal message and appeal.
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