📜 The Story Behind the Song
The song Mary, Did You Know? was written in 1984 by Mark Lowry (lyrics) and Buddy Greene (music). What began as a simple poem meant to spark reflection soon became one of the most impactful songs ever written about the birth of Christ.
At the heart of the song is a quiet, almost whispered question—not asked to challenge Mary’s faith, but to invite us into her story.
Imagine a young woman in Nazareth.
No crown. No palace. No grand announcement.
Only an angel’s message… and a promise that would change the world.
Mary carried Jesus beneath her heart, feeling His movements, listening to His cries after birth, holding Him close as any mother would. Yet this child—this baby resting against her chest—was also the One who would calm storms, open blind eyes, heal the broken, and ultimately carry the weight of the world’s sin.
Did Mary fully understand all that would unfold?
Scripture tells us she treasured these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19).
The song does not claim that Mary was unaware of God’s purpose—but rather draws us into the awe of the moment. It reminds us that God’s greatest work often begins quietly, humbly, and unexpectedly.
Through this song, we are invited to stand beside Mary—not with answers, but with wonder.