Wishful Thinking
Mercy Me Lyrics
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And just now understand who You are?
Feeling foolish yet relieved as well
'Cause what I bought before, I just can’t sell
But now my eyes are open wide
If this is wrong
I don’t wanna be right
Could it be that on my worst day
How you love me still will not change
What if it’s really not about
What I do but what you did, oh what if
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
Well, I guess I’m better late than not at all
Or did you plan it this way all along
'Cause without suffering grace is hard to see
So maybe I’m right where I’m supposed to be
And now, I'm thinking you so differently
And all I can say is finally
Could it be that on my worst day
How you love me simply will not change
What if it’s really not about
What I do but what you did, oh what if
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
It’s how it is
But now my eyes are open wide
If this is wrong Lord do not make me, don't you make me right
Now I know that on my worst day
The way you love me it ain’t never change
It’s never really been about what I do but what you did
Yes it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
The song 'Wishful Thinking' by Mercy Me is about the realization and acceptance of God's unconditional love and grace. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and doubts regarding their understanding of God's love in the lines "Lord is it possible to get this far, and just now understand who You are?" and "Feeling foolish, yet relieved as well, 'cause what I bought before, I just can’t sell." The singer acknowledges their past misunderstandings about God's love and grace and is now finally open to see the truth about it.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that God's love is not based on the singer's actions but on what God did for them in the past. The singer questions if it's possible that God's love for them will not change even on their worst days and that it's not about what they do but what God did for them. The song then continues to reiterate the idea that this is not just wishful thinking on the singer's part, but this is how it is, and it is the truth that they have come to accept.
Overall, the song 'Wishful Thinking' encourages listeners to accept and understand God's love and grace for them, even on their worst days when they feel undeserving. The lyrics celebrate this truth while also questioning the singer's understanding of it, giving the song an honest and introspective tone that makes the message all the more powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord is it possible to get this far
Is it possible that I have come this far without fully understanding who You are?
And just now understand who You are?
Did I only recently come to the realization of who You truly are?
Feeling foolish yet relieved as well
Though I may feel foolish for coming to the realization so late, I am also relieved to finally understand.
'Cause what I bought before, I just can’t sell
What I believed before, I can no longer accept as true.
But now my eyes are open wide
Now that I understand, my eyes are open wide to the truth.
If this is wrong
If my newfound understanding is wrong (which I do not believe it is).
I don’t wanna be right
I do not wish to go back to my previous beliefs if they are not in line with the truth.
Could it be that on my worst day
Is it possible that even on my hardest day, You still love me?
How you love me still will not change
Your love for me will never change, no matter what happens in my life.
What if it’s really not about
What if Your love for me is not dependent on what I do?
What I do but what you did, oh what if
What if Your love for me is dependent solely on what You have done for me?
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This is not just wishful thinking, this is the truth.
Well, I guess I’m better late than not at all
Though it took me a while to understand, it is better late than never.
Or did you plan it this way all along
Did You plan for me to come to this understanding at this time for a specific reason?
'Cause without suffering grace is hard to see
Sometimes it takes suffering to truly see and appreciate Your grace.
So maybe I’m right where I’m supposed to be
Perhaps I am exactly where You intended me to be at this moment in time.
And now, I'm thinking you so differently
Now that I understand, my perception of You has changed.
And all I can say is finally
The only thing I can say is that I have finally come to the truth.
Now I know that on my worst day
I am now certain that even on my hardest day, You will always love me.
The way you love me it ain’t never change
Your love for me will never change, no matter what happens in my life.
It’s never really been about what I do but what you did
Your love for me has never been about what I do, but rather what You have done for me.
Yes it is
This is the truth.
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This is not just wishful thinking, this is the truth.
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This is not just wishful thinking, this is the truth.
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This is not just wishful thinking, this is the truth.
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This is not just wishful thinking, this is the truth.
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: BARRY GRAUL, BART MILLARD, BEN GLOVER, DAVID ARTHUR GARCIA, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, ROBBY SHAFFER
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@jCole-px7lo
In case you want to sing along like I do!
Lord is it possible to get this far
And just now understand who You are?
Feeling foolish yet relieved as well
'Cause what I bought before, I just can’t sell
But now my eyes are open wide
If this is wrong
I don’t wanna be right
Could it be that on my worst day
How you love me still will not change
What if it’s really not about
What I do but what you did, oh what if
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
Well, I guess I’m better late than not at all
Or did you plan it this way all along
'Cause without suffering grace is hard to see
So maybe I’m right where I’m supposed to be
And now, I'm thinking you so differently
And all I can say is finally
Could it be that on my worst day
How you love me simply will not change
What if it’s really not about
What I do but what you did, oh what if
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
It’s how it is
But now my eyes are open wide
If this is wrong Lord do not make me, don't you make me right
Now I know that on my worst day
The way you love me it ain’t never change
It’s never really been about what I do but what you did
Yes it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
@hannahlynn8685
LYRICS
Lord is it possible to get this far
And just now understand who You are?
Feeling foolish yet relieved as well
'Cause what I bought before, I just can’t sell
But now my eyes are open wide
If this is wrong
I don’t wanna be right
Could it be that on my worst day
How you love me still will not change
What if it’s really not about
What I do but what you did, oh what if
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
Well, I guess I’m better late than not at all
Or did you plan it this way all along
'Cause without suffering grace is hard to see
So maybe I’m right where I’m supposed to be
And now, I'm thinking you so differently
And all I can say is finally
Could it be that on my worst day
How you love me simply will not change
What if it’s really not about
What I do but what you did, oh what if
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
It’s how it is
But now my eyes are open wide
If this is wrong Lord do not make me, don't you make me right
Now I know that on my worst day
The way you love me it ain’t never change
It’s never really been about what I do but what you did
Yes it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
This ain’t wishful thinking it’s just how it is
@Ronalea
Thank you Mercy Me!! Your music lifts me up no matter how low I feel. God is using you in ways you don't even know.
@abbychandler8709
whenever I listen to secular music, yes its catchy, but I don't feel happy and I sure don't feel joyful. But when I come to music like this, I get chills and I know that's Jesus living in me. I feel so joyful when I listen to and praise him
@KD-ns1hn
Agreed...TOTALLY!
@evildustbunnie9187
Thats because of the holy sirit! I don't listen to secular music anymore. Thats part of my old life. I want to live in obedience to him and keep my mind on him! Music ministers to me in so many ways.
@joymaddoxlister7344
Abby Chandler. ME TOO ,
@roseleesaunders3206
Gave my life to him
@kathybranic9410
I agree.
@annetterobertson
I THINK THIS IS RIGHT ON TIME! I feel, like many, this CD was made especially for me! Thank you for allowing God to work in and through all of you in such a special way. Not just for me, but for all of us who need to hear the words and music you bless our hearts and spirits with!
@sharonewig3900
Praise God all day long!!! Keep these songs coming. Praise God.
@Lpsgogo
These people came and sang this at my church, it was a girl and a boy, and the boy was playing the guitar. Since they didn't have a saxophone player, the boy would whistle the saxophone part, it was so amazing because I can't even whistle!!! :D