Street Called Mercy
Hillsong United Lyrics


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Tired of endless walking
Not knowing which way to go
I collapsed on a street called mercy
I was found in You

Throwing Your arms around me
You held me like I was Yours
Like You'd been there the whole time waiting
I was found in You

Wrapped up in scarlet kindness
You welcomed this sinner home
Now I breathe in the air of heaven
All I want is You

Keep me within Your shadow
Lord tether my heart to Yours
I want nothing without Your presence
All I want is You

You are all I want
You are all I need
Every breath I take




Is a breath to say
I am Yours now forever

Overall Meaning

The first verse in Hillsong United's song "Street Called Mercy" talks about feeling lost and tired from endless walking without direction. It is as though the songwriter is struggling in life and not knowing which way to turn. But on this street called mercy, the writer finds a savior. The use of the word collapsed here suggests complete physical exhaustion and despair. Then comes the chorus, which speaks of how God wrapped His arms around the songwriter, holding them like they were His all along. As if the writer was always meant to find this street of mercy and be found by God.


The second verse talks about God's kindness. This scarlet kindness which welcomed the writer back home. This represents forgiveness, acceptance, and the opening of one's arms to a lost soul. In the last two lines, the songwriter talks about how being with God fills them with pure happiness and overwhelming joy. The last chorus speaks of how all they need and want is God. The lines "You are all I want" and "You are all I need" show an unshakeable faith and trust in the Lord. The songwriter breathes every breath for God and wants nothing else. Nothing else can fill this void, nothing else can bring them peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Tired of endless walking
Feeling exhausted from wandering aimlessly


Not knowing which way to go
Feeling lost and directionless


I collapsed on a street called mercy
Finding refuge in a place of compassion and forgiveness


I was found in You
Discovering salvation in God's loving embrace


Throwing Your arms around me
Embracing the artist with an all-encompassing love


You held me like I was Yours
Showing the singer that they are accepted and cherished as part of God's family


Like You'd been there the whole time waiting
Assuring the singer of God's constant presence and willingness to help


Wrapped up in scarlet kindness
Enveloped in God's redemptive and merciful love


You welcomed this sinner home
Receiving forgiveness and acceptance from God despite past mistakes


Now I breathe in the air of heaven
Experiencing a sense of peace and joy through the Holy Spirit


All I want is You
Realizing that God's love is the ultimate satisfaction in life


Keep me within Your shadow
Asking God to protect and guide the artist


Lord tether my heart to Yours
Inviting God to establish a deep, intimate connection with the singer's heart


I want nothing without Your presence
Acknowledging that all worldly possessions are meaningless without God's presence


You are all I want
Declaring that God's love is the singer's greatest desire


You are all I need
Recognizing that God's love is the artist's only true necessity


Every breath I take
Acknowledging God's constant presence in every aspect of the artist's life


Is a breath to say
Expressing gratitude and adoration towards God


I am Yours now forever
Committing the singer's life to God's will and purpose




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOEL TIMOTHY HOUSTON, MATTHEW PHILIP CROCKER

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@allanaculanag768

Street Called Mercy

Verse 1
Tired of endless walking
Not knowing which way to go
I collapsed on a street called “mercy”
I was found in You
Throwing Your arms around me
You held me like I was Yours
Like You’d been there the whole time waiting
I was found in You

Verse 2
Wrapped up in scarlet kindness
You welcomed this sinner home
Now I breathe in the air of heaven
All I want is You
Keep me within Your shadow
Lord tether my heart to Yours
I want nothing without Your presence
All I want is You

Chorus
You are all I want
You are all I need
Every breath I take
Is a breath to say
I am Yours now forever
You are all I want
You are all I need
Every breath I take
Is a breath to say
I am Yours now forever



@samsontemid

Tired of endless walking
Not knowing which way to go
I collapsed on a street called mercy
I was found in You

Throwing Your arms around me
You held me like I was Yours
Like You'd been there the whole time waiting
I was found in You

Wrapped up in scarlet kindness
You welcomed this sinner home
Now I breathe in the air of heaven
All I want is You

Keep me within Your shadow
Lord tether my heart to Yours
I want nothing without Your presence
All I want is You

You are all I want
You are all I need
Every breath I take
Is a breath to say



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@hillsongunited

Our intention for this video was to find a location that would accurately represent the struggle of life and the redeeming power of God's mercy. We believe that the contrasting images we captured in this production are not only visually striking, but they also perfectly embody the essence of the song.

One of the locations we chose was a barren street that leads directly to the Dead Sea. This area is marked by ruins and vandalism, which we believe are remnants of the British occupied territory from the early 1900s. The other location we filmed was the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which is widely accepted as the path that Jesus walked while carrying his cross on the greatest journey of mercy ever known.

@baladasmusicaromantica5268

my husband and I accepted the lord as our saviour and was both baptised three weeks ago

@pamellawait3496

Welcome to the family! ❤️

@pamellawait3496

I just noticed this was about a year ago. I hope your walk with Jesus is still strong!

@maryiamboc1216

Amen ❗ WATCH PASTORS PERSPECTIVE FEBRUARY 23, 2021 YOU WILL SMILE 😀❤️

@maryiamboc1216

@@pamellawait3496 AMEN ❗ WATCH PASTORS PERSPECTIVE FEBRUARY 23, 2021 YOU Will SMILE 😀💖❤️💕

@JeunessePuissante

Amazing. I hope everything is going well for you both, one year later.

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@danielmpanda1165

Who else is here in 2022 listening to this beautiful song?

@eggydrums

I've been listening to this band for years. Of Dirt and Grace has been without a doubt the best project they've put out. It has been such a blessing for me and for loved ones near to me.

@enochdotse1937

They make wonderful songs and albums. But personally my best pick is “OF DIRT AND GRACE”

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