Was it when your dad took your little hand
And then you weren't afraid
Or the heart stitched on that cushion
That your great grandmother made
How do you know what you know
Was it when your grade school heart got shattered
By your girl's unkind remark
Or the day they put your dog down
And that night you heard him bark
How do you know what you know
How do you know what you know about love
How do you know what you know
Is it what you'd imagined
Is it what you believed
Does the love that you give
Come from love you receive
How do you know what you know
Was it when your parents told you
They had tried but they were through
And they both said they'd be happier
If they cut your life in two
How do you know what you know
Was it on the day that you were born
And you found your momma's breast
And you though her arms were the whole wide world
And you thought the world was blessed
With this amazing miracle that would forever flow
Was the glory confirmed
Or was your heart deceived
Does the love that you give
Flow from love you've received
How do you know what you know
