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.
Back To You
MercyMe Lyrics
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Nobody said that life's a breeze
Tossin' and turnin', oh the wind keeps churnin'
Like I'm a little toy boat out on the sea
If I'm down don't count me out
I'll slowly get back on my feet
Stumblin' and fumblin', but I keep on coming
When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
But I will
Hit the ground running back to you
There are days my head is spinning
Wishing I could hit the switch and end this ride
If it came to a stop and someone let me off I know
I would just get right back in line
When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
But I will
Hit the ground running back to you
What kind of love would say
I love you anyway
Oh, time and time again
When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
But I will
Hit the ground running back to you
And I will
Hit the ground running back to you
Oh I may slip, slide and watch our worlds collide
But I will, yes I will
Hit the ground running back to you
I hit the ground running back to you
I hit the ground, crashing down, rolling round
But I rebound, I get back up and I'll be found
Running, running back to you
I'm running back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Running back to you
The lyrics of MercyMe's "Back to You" are about the struggles and difficulties of life, and the idea of persevering even when things get tough. The song is about feeling like a toy boat being tossed and turned by the winds and waves of life, but still finding the strength to keep going. The singer acknowledges that life isn't easy and that it can be a challenge to keep moving forward, but they refuse to give up. They know that they will stumble and fall, but they won't stay down for long, because they are determined to keep going, no matter what obstacles they face.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of unconditional love. The singer asks, "What kind of love would say, I love you anyway?" This line suggests that the love they are seeking is one that is not based on circumstances or conditions, but is instead constant and enduring. They are willing to run back to this love, even when they fall and their worlds collide. The theme of the song is one of perseverance, determination, and the power of love to help us overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody said it would be easy
Life is difficult and challenging, and we shouldn't expect it to be easy
Nobody said that life's a breeze
We should be prepared to face hardships and adversity throughout our lives
Tossin' and turnin', oh the wind keeps churnin'
Life can feel like a turbulent sea, constantly tossing and turning us around
Like I'm a little toy boat out on the sea
We can feel small and insignificant in the vastness of life's challenges
If I'm down don't count me out
Even when we feel defeated, we shouldn't give up
I'll slowly get back on my feet
We may need time to recover, but we can eventually find the strength to keep going
Stumblin' and fumblin', but I keep on coming
Even when we make mistakes and struggle, we can persevere
Just as long as you're not giving up on me
Having the support of others can make all the difference in overcoming difficulties
When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
Mistakes or obstacles can be overwhelming and cause us to lose momentum
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
Sometimes we may feel like we've hit rock bottom or have no hope left
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
Chaos and instability can disrupt our lives and cause us to struggle
But I will Hit the ground running back to you
Despite the difficulties, I will keep pressing on and striving to improve
There are days my head is spinning
Life can feel overwhelming and confusing at times
Wishing I could hit the switch and end this ride
We may wish for an easy way out of our problems or struggles
If it came to a stop and someone let me off I know
Even if we could escape our problems, we might just find ourselves back in the same situation
I would just get right back in line
We can't avoid life's difficulties, so we might as well face them head-on
What kind of love would say
The love referred to here is likely divine or unconditional love
I love you anyway
This love is not based on conditions or circumstances, but is constant and unchanging
Oh, time and time again
This love is present consistently, through ups and downs and across time
Oh I may slip, slide and watch our worlds collide
Even if we stumble or face difficult times, we can still persevere and keep moving forward
But I will, yes I will Hit the ground running back to you
Through all of life's challenges, I will always strive to return to this love
I hit the ground, crashing down, rolling round
Life can be full of ups and downs, and we may feel like we are getting knocked down repeatedly
But I rebound, I get back up and I'll be found
We can find the strength to get back up and keep going, and eventually we will succeed
Running, running back to you
This love is a source of comfort and strength that we can always return to
I'm running back to you
Despite all of life's challenges and obstacles, I will always strive to return to this love
Back to you, back to you, back to you
The ultimate goal is to always return to this constant and unwavering love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE COCHRAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jodi Powell
Don’t know how many times I wish I could hit the switch and end this ride. Remembered this song today during one of these times. It encourages me. God bless Mercy Me!
Michelle Martin
HI Monika, I'm the one who created the video for your sisters celebration of life. I just watched it and brought tears watching it again. I'm very blessed to be apart of such an important event for a very loved and important person. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of it. Hope you are doing well. Sending much love.
Susan Tanner
Love this truth of life! Jesus always loves & pulls us back to Him.
Terry Chavez
ONE OF MY FAVS from this album 💿! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE WHOLE THING, E-V-E-R-Y SONG! I was blessed to be gifted this CD from a former employee, and WOW! I WAS INSTANTLY HOOKED!! Such gifted and anointed writing and playing and singing!! THANK YOU FATHER GOD for such talents to PRAISE AND GLORIFY THE NAME OF JESUS! 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻
SNAKE 15
Love this song
Viviana López
🎶Hermoso, no me canso de escucharlo, me llenas de gozo mi Dios.❤️
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