MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian band, originally formed in Gr… Read Full Bio ↴MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian band, originally formed in Greenville, Texas in the mid-1990s. The band signed with INO Records in 2001 and released their first album, Almost There, which propelled them into the mainstream spotlight with the smash hit "I Can Only Imagine". The album went on to sell more than 2 million records in only three years and earned the band an American Music Award nomination.

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.

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MercyMe Lyrics

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Brand new
Is that person in the mirror looking back at you
It's true
But you can't see it 'cause you're stuck on what you've been through

You got that white knuckle, red faced
Kung fu grip on all your chains
But that's not who are

I'm here to let you know
You gotta let it go
You were made for something more
So come on and let it go
Oh oh oh

Tell me why
You think that you deserve a life of just getting by
You are alive
Stop taking flowers to the grave of the old you that died

If God can take your sin and free ya
Forget just like amnesia
Then why are you holding on

I'm here to let you know
You gotta let it go
You were made for something more
So come on and let it go
Oh oh oh

I'm here to let you know
You gotta let it go
You were made for something more
So come on and let it go
Oh oh oh

You gotta let it go

I'm here to let you know
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
I'm here to let you know

You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go

Overall Meaning

The song "Go" by MercyMe tells a story of a person who is struggling to move on from their past. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the fact that the person in the mirror is new and different, but they cannot see it because they are too focused on what they have been through. The song acknowledges the challenge of letting go of the past, using the image of a person with a "white knuckle, red faced Kung fu grip" on all their chains.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the message of letting go and moving forward towards something greater. It encourages the listener that they were made for something more than just simply getting by in life. It calls out for the person to "stop taking flowers to the grave of the old you that died." The song also notes the power of forgiveness, suggesting that if God can "take your sin and free ya" then why are you holding onto the past?

Overall, the song "Go" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the struggles of moving on from one's past. It encourages the listener to let go of their burdens and embrace their potential for something greater. It is a reminder that we were all made for a purpose and we should not be held back by the mistakes or hardships of our past.

Line by Line Meaning

Brand new
You have the opportunity to begin anew.

Is that person in the mirror looking back at you
Are you actually taking a look at who you are?

It's true
Admitting this is crucial.

But you can't see it 'cause you're stuck on what you've been through
Focusing on the past is inhibiting your growth.

You got that white knuckle, red faced
Describing the intense struggle to hold on to the past.

Kung fu grip on all your chains
Metaphorically holding tight to your struggles and pains.

But that's not who are
Your identity is not defined by your struggles and pains.

Tell me why
Asking the listener to consider and evaluate their beliefs and feelings.

You think that you deserve a life of just getting by
Questioning the listener’s low expectations for their life.

You are alive
Affirmation that life is precious and should be fully lived.

Stop taking flowers to the grave of the old you that died
Metaphorically encouraging the listener to stop focusing on their past self.

If God can take your sin and free ya
Implying that God has the power to free the listener from their struggles.

Forget just like amnesia
Alluding to God’s ability to forgive and forget one’s sins.

Then why are you holding on
Questioning why the listener is still holding on to their struggles and pains.

You gotta let it go
The most important message: the listener must let go of their past.

You were made for something more
Encouragement to focus on the potential for a fulfilling life.

So come on and let it go
Motivating the listener to take action and move forward.

Oh oh oh
Refrain that emphasizes the importance of the message.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BARRY GRAUL, BART MILLARD, BEN GLOVER, DAVID ARTHUR GARCIA, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, ROBBY SHAFFER, SOLOMON OLDS

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