In 2002, the band released their popular second album, Spoken For, which produced two more Top 10 hits. The combined success of the band's first two albums garnered a nomination for the Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the American Music Awards.
In 2004, MercyMe released Undone which produced two Top 10 hits: Here With Me which also hit Billboard's Top 100 chart that same year, and In The Blink of an Eye which, as of the end of 2005, was at #5 on R&R's top Christian hits. In 2005 they also released their Christmas album titled The Christmas Sessions.
2006 saw the release of the album Coming Up to Breathe, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, and #13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Also released was Coming Up to Breathe Acoustic.
In 2007, MercyMe released their newest album, All That Is Within Me, which debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.
In 2010 they released The Generous Mr. Lovewell. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Christian Albums chart.
August 30, 2011 they released an album titled The Worship Sessions; it's currently exclusive to Family Christian Bookstores and can not be found on iTunes or Amazon.
The The Hurt & The Healer Songfacts says that their eighth major label studio album, The Hurt & Tye Healer, will be released on May 22, 2012. The record was produced by Brown Bannister and Dan Muckala and is centered around the concept of bringing healing to the hurting.
Almost Home
MercyMe Lyrics
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Are you desperate for help
You know what it's like to be tired
And only a shell of yourself
Well you start to believe
You don't have what it takes
'Cause it's all you can do
Just to move much less finish the race
But don't forget what lies ahead
Almost home
Brother it won't be long
Soon all your burdens will be gone
With all your strength
Sister run wild, run free
Hold up your head
Keep pressing on
We are almost home
Well this road will be hard
But we win in the end
Simply because of Jesus in us
It's not if but when
So take joy in the journey
Even when it feels long
Oh find strength in each step
Knowing heaven is cheering you on
We are almost home
Brother it won't be long
Soon all your burdens will be gone
With all your strength
Sister run wild, run free
Hold up your head
Keep pressing on
We are almost home
Almost home
Almost home
I know that the cross has brought heaven to us
But make no mistake there's still more to come
When our flesh and our bone are no longer between
Where we are right now and where we're meant to be
When all that's been lost has been made whole again
When these tears and this pain no longer exist
No more walking we're running as fast as we can
Consider this our second wind
Almost home
Brother it won't be long
Soon all your burdens will be gone
With all your strength
Sister run wild, run free
Hold up your head
Keep pressing on
We are almost home
Almost home
Almost home
We are almost home
Almost home
Almost home
We are almost home
The song "Almost Home" by MercyMe is about the struggles that individuals face on their journey through life. It is a message of hope and encouragement that speaks to those who are feeling tired and defeated. The opening lyrics ask the listener if they are disappointed and desperate for help, acknowledging the difficult times that everyone experiences in their life. The song goes on to encourage the listener to keep pressing on because the finish line is in sight. It recognizes that the road may be hard, but the victory is guaranteed because of Jesus. The song inspires the listener to find joy in the journey and to take strength from each step, knowing that heaven is cheering them on.
The chorus is a message of hope and celebration. It states that we are almost home, and that soon all of our burdens will be gone. The song recognizes that the journey may be tough, but it will be worth it in the end. The lyrics remind the listener to hold their head up, run wild, and run free with all their strength because they are almost home. The song concludes with a picture of what it will be like when we are finally reunited with God in heaven. It describes a place where everything that has been lost is made whole again and where there will be no more tears or pain. The song imagines a world where we are running as fast as we can, free from our struggles and overcoming them with a newfound strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you disappointed
Do you feel let down and discouraged?
Are you desperate for help
Do you need assistance and support?
You know what it's like to be tired
You understand what exhaustion feels like
And only a shell of yourself
Feeling like a hollow version of who you once were
Well you start to believe
Beginning to think
You don't have what it takes
Feeling like you lack the necessary skills or abilities
'Cause it's all you can do
Because right now the most you can muster is
Just to move much less finish the race
Just taking one small step forward is difficult, let alone completing the journey
But don't forget what lies ahead
Remember to keep the bigger picture in mind
Almost home
We're almost at our final destination
Brother it won't be long
Friend, it's only a matter of time
Soon all your burdens will be gone
Your troubles will be lifted away soon
With all your strength
With every ounce of your being
Sister run wild, run free
Friend, let loose and be yourself
Hold up your head
Don't let your circumstances get the best of you
Keep pressing on
Keep moving forward, don't give up
We are almost home
We're almost there!
Well this road will be hard
This journey will be challenging
But we win in the end
But ultimately, we come out victorious
Simply because of Jesus in us
Thanks to the presence of Jesus within us
It's not if but when
Success is inevitable, it's only a matter of time
So take joy in the journey
Find happiness in the process
Even when it feels long
Even when it seems like it's taking forever
Oh find strength in each step
Gain motivation from every stride
Knowing heaven is cheering you on
Knowing that those who came before you are supporting you
I know that the cross has brought heaven to us
I understand that Jesus' sacrifice allows us to enter heaven
But make no mistake there's still more to come
But this isn't the end, there's still more to look forward to
When our flesh and our bone are no longer between
When our physical bodies no longer keep us from
Where we are right now and where we're meant to be
Where we currently are and our ultimate destination
When all that's been lost has been made whole again
When everything that was once lost is fixed and restored
When these tears and this pain no longer exist
When sorrow and suffering are no more
No more walking we're running as fast as we can
We won't just move forward, we'll speed towards it
Consider this our second wind
Think of this as a burst of energy that revitalizes us
We are almost home
We're much closer than we realize
Almost home
We're almost there!
Almost home
We're so close!
We are almost home
We'll be there soon!
Almost home
We're almost at the finish line!
Almost home
Just a little bit further!
We are almost home
Just keep going, the end is near
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Benjamin Glover, Nathan Cochran, Bart Millard, Barry Graul, Mike Scheuchzer, Robby Shaffer
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