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.

I Know
MercyMe Lyrics

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Where do I begin with what to say
I've played this conversation in my head so many times
I'm certainly not claiming to know everything
But what I do will save your life

I know, I know that God is able
I know, I know that He still reigns
I know, I know that Love has found a way

No matter what it is you're going through
Even if you think you're far beyond where hope can see
I know there is a hand that's reaching out for you
Because He did the same for me

I know, I know that God is able
I know, I know that He still reigns
I know, I know that Love has found a way

It wasn't that long ago when my own world fell apart, it fell apart
And everything inside of me said to let go, you must let go
I found myself crying out to the One who knows my heart, He knows your heart
And holding tight to the few things that I know, few things that I know

I know, I know
I know that Love has found a way

I know, I know that God is able
I know, I know that He still reigns
I know, I know that Love has found a way

Oh
He has made a way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MercyMe's song "I Know" describe a personal encounter with faith in God that has allowed the singer to trust they will overcome their struggles. The singer acknowledges that they do not have all the answers, but they are certain that God has the power to save lives and reigns with love. The song invites listeners to believe that no matter how hopeless a situation may seem, there is always a hand reaching out to offer help and guidance. The verse that says "It wasn't that long ago when my own world fell apart" indicates that the singer has experienced a difficult time in the past and that it was their faith that allowed them to persevere.

The song's lyrics express a message of hope and comfort in times of trouble. They encourage listeners to seek a higher power and to trust in their ability to offer assistance. As the song comes to a close, it emphasizes that God has made a way and the repetition of "I know" serves to reinforce the message of unwavering faith and trust.

Line by Line Meaning

Where do I begin with what to say
I am at a loss for words on how to tell you this

I've played this conversation in my head so many times
I have rehearsed this talk in my mind countless times and it matters to me

I'm certainly not claiming to know everything
I don't claim to have all the answers

But what I do will save your life
But what I'm about to say can positively impact your life

I know, I know that God is able
I am certain that God has the power to help you

I know, I know that He still reigns
I am convinced that God is still in control of everything

I know, I know that Love has found a way
I am aware that love has a solution for your problems

No matter what it is you're going through
Regardless of the situation you find yourself in

Even if you think you're far beyond where hope can see
Even if you think you've lost all hope

I know there is a hand that's reaching out for you
I believe someone is trying to help you, to hold you and to love you

Because He did the same for me
Because someone helped me in the past and I want to be there for you now

It wasn't that long ago when my own world fell apart, it fell apart
Not too long ago, things were crumbling around me

And everything inside of me said to let go, you must let go
I had to fight the urge to give up and let everything go

I found myself crying out to the One who knows my heart, He knows your heart
I reached out to God who understands my feelings and yours too

And holding tight to the few things that I know, few things that I know
I clung to the few things I know for sure, the things that sustain me

Oh
Oh

He has made a way
He has provided a solution

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES PHILIP BRYSON, NATHAN FAY COCHRAN, BARRY EARL GRAUL, BART MARSHALL MILLARD, MICHAEL JOHN SCHEUCHZER, ROBIN TROY SHAFFER

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