This Life
Mercy Me Lyrics
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(This is not my space)
This is not my style
(This is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(Can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
But I'm here right now
(I can hear you say)
Make the most of Me
(This wont go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(Yeah it's all for Christ)
If I'm making sense
(Then get it right)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
Don't have to bide my time
('Til I make my escape)
'Cause heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift your name
(By the life I live)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Oh oh oh
We were meant to shine!
The lyrics to Mercy Me's song "This Life" express the sentiment of not feeling comfortable in one's surroundings and not quite belonging in the current situation. However, the song also emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and embracing one's purpose, which is to share God's light and make an impact in the world. The lyrics suggest that, despite feeling out of place, there is a greater purpose and meaning to life, which gives one a reason to keep going and to continue striving to make a positive difference.
The chorus of the song is the most direct affirmation of the song's message, with the repeated refrain that "This life is meant to shine." Every moment is an opportunity to let one's light break through and to live in the purpose for which one was created. The strong message of the song encourages listeners to embrace and celebrate their unique qualities and to make the most of each day.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not my home
I don't feel like I belong in this place
This is not my style
The things around me don't match my personality
Can't get comfortable
I don't feel at ease with my surroundings
I simply don't belong
I'm not where I'm supposed to be
But I'm here right now
Despite my discomfort, I'm present in this situation
Make the most of Me
I want to use my time wisely and make a difference
If I'm out of my mind
If what I do seems crazy to others
Yeah it's all for Christ
I'm doing it all for God
If I'm making sense
If my actions are understood and reasonable
Then get it right
I want others to understand the true meaning behind what I do
Every moment is a chance
I believe that every instance is an opportunity
To let your light break through
To allow my inner goodness to radiate and illuminate my surroundings
This life
The time I have on earth
This life was meant to shine
I'm meant to make a positive impact in the world
I don't have to stall
I don't need to delay or hesitate
Don't have to bide my time
I don't need to wait for the perfect moment
By the life I live
Through my actions and behavior
Hold your heads up high
Be proud of who you are
This is our moment to rise
We have an opportunity to excel
We were meant to shine
We have a purpose in life to make a positive impact
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON INGRAM, DAN MUCKALA, MATT FUQUA, JOSH HAVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
priya dazzle
This is not my home
(This is not my space)
This is not my style
(This is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(Can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
(Can't get used to this)
But I'm here right now
(I can hear you say)
Make the most of Me
(This wont go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(Yeah it's all for Christ)
If I'm making sense
(Then get it right)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
Don't have to bide my time
('Til I make my escape)
'Cause heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift your name
(By the life I live)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Oh oh oh
We were meant to shine!
WatchWomanforChristJesus
This song oh my goodness, this came on Pandora and I was dancing!! Thank you God for Mercy Me, such amazing men of God and their songs have touched my heart. Living for Jesus Christ is not easy, but we are not alone. There are so amazing brothers and sisters in Christ who struggling as well. Keep strong saints!!!!!
Francine Torres
I love this Song!you have a great voice❤❤❤❤❤❤💞❤💞❤❤💞💖💖❤💞❤💖👩🏻🎤❤❤
priya dazzle
This is not my home
(This is not my space)
This is not my style
(This is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(Can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
(Can't get used to this)
But I'm here right now
(I can hear you say)
Make the most of Me
(This wont go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(Yeah it's all for Christ)
If I'm making sense
(Then get it right)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
Don't have to bide my time
('Til I make my escape)
'Cause heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift your name
(By the life I live)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Oh oh oh
We were meant to shine!
Yasir Alahdl
priya dazzle Thank you so much 💜
Francine Torres
Thank you so much
Grace T
I love how this album brings people together. Even in the hard times of covid19 this song is breaking through the ground to uplift us in music.
Thank you mercy me
Shadow Boss099
My favorite album by mercy me
macdabluepanther
I love Third Day, but Mercy Me probably the best Christian group ever.
White King
2019 me still love my childhood favourite band.
Maddie
I absolutely love this song!