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.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
MercyMe Lyrics
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Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little lamb
Do you see what I see
A star, a star
Dancing tonight
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the Shepard boy
Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky Shepard boy
Do you hear what I hear
A song, a song
High above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the Shepard boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know
In your palace wall mighty king
Do you know what I know
A child, a child
Shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Can you hear the song of love ringing through the night, this baby's cry
Can you see that hope has come when you look inside this baby's eyes
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
God is with us
God is with us
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I say
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
The lyrics of MercyMe's song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" present a narrative that weaves together the perspectives of different characters, each sharing their observations and insights about a significant event. The song begins with the night wind whispering to a little lamb, asking if it sees a star shining brightly in the sky. This imagery sets the stage for a celestial spectacle, with the star described as dancing and having a tail as big as a kite. This imagery evokes a sense of wonder and awe, suggesting something extraordinary is unfolding in the heavens.
As the scene unfolds, the little lamb then asks a shepherd boy if he hears what it hears, referring to a song resonating through the sky. The song is described as having a voice as grand as the sea, implying a powerful and majestic presence. This exchange between the lamb and the shepherd boy highlights a shared awareness of something special happening, bridging the gap between the innocence of the lamb and the wisdom of the shepherd boy.
The narrative then shifts to the shepherd boy approaching a mighty king, questioning if he is aware of what the shepherd boy knows. The focus turns to a child shivering in the cold, prompting the shepherd boy and the king to consider bringing gifts of silver and gold to the child. This part of the song emphasizes the theme of compassion and the humble beginnings of the child, juxtaposed against the opulence of the king's palace.
The song concludes with a call to the people, urging them to listen for the message of peace and hope symbolized by the child sleeping peacefully in the night. The child is described as bringing goodness and light, signifying a source of salvation and transformation. The repeated refrain of "He will bring us goodness and light" emphasizes the universal significance of the child's arrival and the potential for renewal and redemption for all. Overall, the lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" convey a message of spiritual awakening, unity, and the promise of a brighter future through the birth of a special child.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb
The gentle breeze spoke to the innocent lamb
Do you see what I see
Do you perceive the same vision that I do
Way up in the sky little lamb
High above us, little lamb
Do you see what I see
Do you witness what I do
A star, a star
A bright celestial body, a star
Dancing tonight
Moving gracefully in the night sky
With a tail as big as a kite
Its tail gleaming as large as a kite
Said the little lamb to the Shepard boy
The lamb spoke to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
Do you catch the same sound that I do
Ringing through the sky Shepard boy
Echoing through the heavens, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
Do you listen to what I am hearing
A song, a song
A beautiful melody, a song
High above the trees
Far above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
Emitted from a voice as mighty as the sea
Said the Shepard boy to the mighty king
The shepherd boy addressed the powerful king
Do you know what I know
Are you aware of what I am aware of
In your palace wall mighty king
Within your grand palace, mighty king
Do you know what I know
Are you knowledgeable about what I know
A child, a child
An innocent child
Shivers in the cold
Feeling cold and trembling
Let us bring him silver and gold
We should offer him precious gifts of silver and gold
Can you hear the song of love ringing through the night, this baby's cry
Do you perceive the beautiful sound of love in the cry of this small child
Can you see that hope has come when you look inside this baby's eyes
Do you recognize the arrival of hope when you gaze into the eyes of this infant
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Emmanuel, Savior of mankind
God is with us
Heavenly Father is present among us
Said the king to the people everywhere
The ruler spoke to all the people
Listen to what I say
Heed my words
Pray for peace people everywhere
Requesting peace for all people
Listen to what I say
Pay attention to my message
The child, the child
This child, this innocent one
Sleeping in the night
Resting peacefully during the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us blessings and enlightenment
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us blessings and enlightenment
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AlphaRomeo-OneFive
Such a beautiful Christmas and praise song all in one! Jesus is the reason for the season! Merry Christmas to all!
Dana Harris
I absolutely love this rendition. I was able to see them do it live last Friday at Ball State!
Idaho Spud
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Amazing. Can’t you just feel the spirit? Best group ever. Their music is so healing and purposeful!!!
Andi Crim
everything about this song is PERFECT!!!!!!
José Luis Franco Rodrigues
bart's voice is perfect for this song. well done.
José Luis Franco Rodrigues
gave me chills.
KG
March 20th I'm here listening. This is very nice. 🙏🏻🕊❤🎶
Scott Sotan
Simply a beautiful Christmas song.
CH
I love this Group! Thank YOU for such meaningful misic, God Bless.
Teresa Hulbert
I want this song for my wedding reception