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.
Beautiful
MercyMe Lyrics
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When all you hear is you're not worth anything
Wondering if you ever could be loved
And if they truly saw your heart, they'd see too much
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are made for so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You are treasured, you are sacred
You are His
You're beautiful
And praying that you have the heart to fight
'Cause you are more than what is hurting you tonight
For all the lies you've held inside so long
And they are nothing in the shadow of the cross
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are made for so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are treasured, you are sacred
You are His
You're beautiful
Before you ever took a breath
Long before the world began
Of all the wonders He possessed
There was one more precious
Of all the earth and skies above
You're the one He madly loves
Enough to die
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
In His eyes
You're beautiful
You were meant for so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You are treasured you are sacred you are His
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're meant for so much more than all of this
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You are treasured you are sacred you are His
The song "Beautiful" by MercyMe is a powerful reminder of the worth and beauty that each individual possesses, regardless of their circumstances, past mistakes or current struggles. The lyrics speak about the moments in life when one feels weak, worthless and unloved, but encourages the listener to realize that they are made for much more than what they might be facing at the moment. The song also speaks about the importance of fighting and not giving up, even when faced with difficult situations. The bridge of the song beautifully articulates the message of hope and redemption that this song brings: "Before you ever took a breath, Long before the world began, Of all the wonders He possessed, There was one more precious, Of all the earth and skies above, You're the one He madly loves, Enough to die." The message is clear - the listener is beautiful, treasured, sacred and loved by God.
Line by Line Meaning
Days will come when you don't have the strength
There will be moments when you feel weak
When all you hear is you're not worth anything
All you hear are negative messages about yourself
Wondering if you ever could be loved
You doubt if anyone will ever love you the way you are
And if they truly saw your heart, they'd see too much
You fear that if people knew the real you, they wouldn't accept you
You're beautiful
You are amazing
You are made for so much more than all of this
You have a greater purpose
You're beautiful
You are wonderful
You are treasured, you are sacred
You are valued and significant
You are His
You belong to God
And praying that you have the heart to fight
Hoping you will be strong and persevere
'Cause you are more than what is hurting you tonight
The struggles you are facing do not define you
For all the lies you've held inside so long
You have believed falsehoods about yourself for too long
And they are nothing in the shadow of the cross
The truth about who you are in Christ trumps any negative thoughts
Before you ever took a breath
God knew you before you were born
Long before the world began
He had plans for you before the creation of the world
Of all the wonders He possessed
Among all the amazing things God created
There was one more precious
You are more valuable than anything else to Him
Of all the earth and skies above
Above all the things that exist on this earth and in the sky
You're the one He madly loves
God loves you passionately
Enough to die
He loves you enough to give up His own life for you
In His eyes
You are cherished in God's sight
You were meant for so much more than all of this
Your life has a greater purpose
You are treasured you are sacred you are His
You are highly valued, sacred and you belong to God
You're meant for so much more than all of this
Your life has a greater purpose
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry E Graul, Bart Millard, Brown Bannister, Daniel John Muckala, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer
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@kellycobb150
A friend sent this to me during a very abusive relationship where I was told daily I was an ugly nothing...thank God for bands like MercyMe!! I am now out and doing better than ever praise God!
@katy61
Praise God, indeed!
@Kathleen253
Yes, this is who we believers are in the eyes of God! I praise God that you are out of the abuse. I know how it felt, I endured 25 yrs before I was told by a pastor that I could leave.
@patearly9492
Thank you for sharing your story which is inspirational and lets people know they can get out of unhealthy relationships God bless all
@kellydavis510
I am in your position now. Except I found this song on my own because he turn all my kids against me. So now I sit here alone with no family anymore. Forever a hole in my heart.
@robertholste2079
Bless you. God loves you.
@cindykemp5114
This song came to me out of the blue on a cold, rainy day while I'm in a transitional living facility..I just turned 50 n attempting 2 stay sober after a life of alcohol, drugs due 2 life of abuse, ptsd, ect... This song speaks volumes 2 my heart n soul n after 5 decades of living n beleiving the lies of the enemy...this song gives me hope that it's not 2 late 2 change n rise above a lifetime of defeat n sadness...Mercy Me, ur music touches the depths of my soul w/ Christ...Ty!!!!!!!!
@jerseyguy1849
Cindy Kemp I started down the same road as you drinking and drugging I'm 53 I've been doing it now for 7 years it's not easy but it's worth it guy makes it a little bit easier and I wouldn't see if your helps full the time stick with it you're worth it
@robertholste2079
I listen to this every day. That was my childhood. My father abused us but because of this song, I forgive him. God is great and forgiving so I forgive my father for his abusive behavior. My he rest in peace.
@michelleking9769
When I start to feel like I'm ugly I play this song and it's a reminder that God doesn't make anything ugly