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.
Grace Got You
MercyMe Lyrics
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Keep humming when the song's through?
It's like they're living life to a whole different tune
And have you ever met those that
Keep hoping when it's hopeless
It's like they figured out what the rest haven't yet
The second when you realize
It's only just a matter of time 'til you
Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you
So when you're standing in the rain again
You might as well be dancing
Why? 'Cause there ain't no storm that can change how this ends
So next time when you feel blue
Don't let that smile leave you
Why? 'Cause you have every reason just to
Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Grace got you
Got away with something, bubbling inside of you
Spilling over 'cause your life is full, how incredible
Undeniable, monumental like the Eiffel
Uncontrollable, let the joy flow through, ha ha
Giddy oh, but pretty, pretty please
Let me see your hands in the air with you out your seats
Warm it up, let go, shout it out, celebrate
When you can't articulate just say Amazing Grace
The second when you realize
When you have inside
It's only just a matter of (only just a matter of)
It's only just a matter of time 'til you
Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Yeah yea yea yea yea
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ever since, ever since Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
The song "Grace" by MercyMe is about the transformative power of grace in the lives of those who receive it. The first verse asks whether the listener has ever met someone who seems to be living life differently than everyone else, as if they have discovered some secret to happiness that others have missed. The second verse indicates that this secret is the realization of the grace that is within them, which makes them want to sing, dance, and celebrate, even in the midst of difficulty. The chorus encourages the listener to do the same, to let grace transform their lives so that they too can experience the joy of being saved and loved by God.
The bridge of the song contains a rap interlude that declares the power and joy of grace, using metaphors like a bottle that is bubbling over and the Eiffel Tower. The final chorus echoes the theme of the song, repeating the invitation to let grace transform one's life and lead to singing, dancing, and celebrating.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever met those who
Keep humming when the song's through?
Have you ever met people who do not let the end of a situation deter them from enjoying life?
It's like they're living life to a whole different tune
These people live life without letting negativity get in the way of their happiness, like they are hearing a different, more positive song.
And have you ever met those that
Keep hoping when it's hopeless
It's like they figured out what the rest haven't yet
Have you ever met those who stay optimistic even when circumstances seem bleak, because they know something that others do not?
The second when you realize
When you have inside
It's only just a matter of time 'til you
The moment you realize the potential within yourself, it is only a matter of time before you succeed.
Sing, so the back row hears you
Glide, 'cause walking just won't do
Dance, you don't have to know how to
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Laugh, 'til your whole side's hurting
Smile like you just got away with something
Why? 'Cause you just got away with something
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Since grace has touched you, you can live joyfully and fully without worrying about looking silly or foolish - dance, sing, and laugh with abandon.
So when you're standing in the rain again
You might as well be dancing
Why? 'Cause there ain't no storm that can change how this ends
Even when life is tough, joy can make the difference, and there is nothing that can stop you when you have grace on your side.
So next time when you feel blue
Don't let that smile leave you
Why? 'Cause you have every reason just to
When you feel down, do not let it steal your joy - you have so many reasons to be happy and grateful.
Got away with something, bubbling inside of you
Spilling over 'cause your life is full, how incredible
Undeniable, monumental like the Eiffel
Uncontrollable, let the joy flow through, ha ha
Giddy oh, but pretty, pretty please
Let me see your hands in the air with you out your seats
Warm it up, let go, shout it out, celebrate
When you can't articulate just say Amazing Grace
The joy and gratitude resulting from grace are so powerful that they are easily recognizable and contagious - let it flow out of you and be celebrated.
Yeah yea yea yea yea
Ever since, ever since grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ever since, ever since Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Grace got you
The chorus repeats the idea that since you have grace, you can live with joy and confidence - this is something to be celebrated and shared.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bart Millard, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Jon Reuben, Solomon Olds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joni Deiters
So grateful for the use of your gifts to bring us closer to our Lord! After seeing this video - I shared it with my husband - who then share the following story with me. It is the witness of Mya Hendrix.From 14 to 18 years old I was caught in active drug addiction. I was clean for over a year then unfortunately during a relapse, I was kidnapped, shot three times and left on a beach for dead. I laid unconscious for five hours before tourists found me. This was two years ago to this day, April 12. When I woke up in the hospital I knew I was paralyzed and the only emotion I could feel was gratitude. Me, a drug addict criminal alive after this, why was I worth saving? How could I be saved? I suffered 3 gunshot wounds, a damaged spinal cord and severe hypothermia. I realized immediately that this was God’s work. This was His way of changing my life.
I feel that today on Easter it’s especially important to testify to what Jesus dying on the cross did for you and me. Jesus gave me a chance at redemption, His blood purifies and protects me. He gives me unlimited opportunity to improve my life and to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. He has transformed my life and my mind. I’m no longer the “drug addict criminal” I labeled myself as, I’m a child of God who has a story that inspires, who has the voice to reach others, who has peace from Christ in her heart so deeply she can make it through any situation. Some people think that a wheelchair is a prison and that I should be unhappy for my injuries, but the opposite is true. The chains are broken, I’m alive and loving life more than I ever have!
Throughout these last two years I have grown incredibly, not just emotionally but physically as well. I have learned how to cope, I have learned how to reach out, I have learned how to be still. I’ve learned to be dependent on those who love me, how to be patient. I’ve grown perseverant, I’ve grown grateful, I’ve grown to advocate for others. I am a better sister, daughter and granddaughter. I have grown to listen and to love. I have grown to seek growth.
I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to regain movement in places where the doctors said I wouldn’t. I’ve been given ample opportunities that I wouldn’t have seen in my previous life. I’m in leadership at Celebrate Recovery at my home church. I’m a student and also “Ms. Wheelchair”, Illinois. Seek Him, He loves you!
I wanted to highlight this today because it just so happens that my born-again life day falls on Easter. I want to thank Jesus for the opportunity to share this day with others and to share this day with Him. I feel that Jesus placing His hand on my life and allowing me to celebrate on this day is a direct representation of what His death on the cross did for us. Thank you Jesus!
Colossians 1:20, "And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven." ... He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ's blood on the cross."
Thank you for reading. I hope you have a Blessed Easter. Celebrate because Jesus conquered the grave!
Leslie Whiffen
I got in a huge car accident yesterday I was listening to this song when I got hit, and I walked away from the wreak not hurt. I can truly say god was with me💛 grace had me💛
koko
god bless you(:
Kathy Zajac-Owusu
Thank God!
Peter Marron
A miracle from Jesus Christ. Peter Marron
パステル猫
Capitize the G I'm God 🥰 God bless you and God bless us all
Zeal4God
YAYYYYYYY
Jim
Grace and peace pursue us when we except Christ and begin to pursue relationship with Him
Beast Burrito
I’ll be honest every time I hear this song I get filled with the holy spirit. Like I feel overwhelmed with joy. I hope you all do too!
Jodi Cabigas
Yep. Same. 😅✨💝🙏
xoxo
Boy Did Grace Grab the Heck outta me!! Thank You Lord Almighty! In Jesus Name!! ❤😘💕