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.
In the Secret
MercyMe Lyrics
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In the quiet place
In the stillness you are there.
In the secret, in the quiet hour
I wait, only for you
Because I want to know you more.
In the secret,
In the stillness you are there.
In the secret, in the quiet hour
I wait, only for you
Because I want to know you more.
I want to know you
I want to hear your voice
I want to know you more
I want to touch you
I want to see you face
I want to know you more
I am reaching for the highest goal
That I might receive the prize.
Pressing onward,
Pushing every hindrance aside,
Out of my way
Cause I want to know you more
I want to know you
I want to hear your voice
I want to know you more
I want to touch you
I want to see you face
I want to know you more
I want to know you
I want to hear your voice
I want to know you more
I want to touch you
I want to see you face
I want to know you more
In the secret, in the quiet place,
In the stillness you are there.
I want to know you
I want to hear your voice
I want to know you more
I want to touch you
I want to see you face
I want to know you more
I want to know you
I want to hear your voice
I want to know you more
I want to touch you
I want to see you face
I want to know you more
MercyMe's song "In the Secret" is a poetic expression of the Christian's deepest desire to know God intimately. The lyrics describe a longing for a personal relationship with God that goes beyond mere religious observance. The repetition of "In the secret, in the quiet place, in the stillness you are there," emphasizes the need for a quiet and reflective space to connect with God. The phrase "I wait, only for you, because I want to know you more" shows the singer's eagerness to experience more of God's presence, and to hear His voice.
The chorus expresses the desire to truly know God in every way possible, "I want to touch you, I want to see your face, I want to hear your voice." It is a declaration of surrender and yearning for a deeper connection with the Almighty. The second verse highlights the singer's determination to overcome any hindrance that may stand in the way of knowing God more.
Overall, "In the Secret" is a beautiful work of praise and worship that encourages believers to cultivate a closer relationship with God through quiet reflection, surrender, and an unquenchable thirst for more of His presence.
Line by Line Meaning
In the secret,
In a private and intimate space,
In the quiet place
In a peaceful and serene environment,
In the stillness you are there.
Even in the absence of motion, God is present.
In the secret, in the quiet hour
During a personal and solitary time of the day,
I wait, only for you
I am focused solely on seeking God,
Because I want to know you more.
Because I desire a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God.
I want to know you
I desire to have a personal and intimate relationship with God,
I want to hear your voice
I desire to hear God's guidance and wisdom,
I want to touch you
I desire to feel God's presence and love,
I want to see you face
I desire to fully comprehend God's character and nature.
I am reaching for the highest goal
I am striving to attain the most noble objective,
That I might receive the prize.
So that I may obtain the ultimate reward.
Pressing onward,
Continuing to move forward and progress,
Pushing every hindrance aside,
Overcoming any obstacle that interferes with seeking God,
Out of my way
I am removing anything that obstructs my relationship with God.
In the secret, in the quiet place,
In a private and isolated environment,
In the stillness you are there.
God is present even when there is a lack of external stimulation.
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kellysue8597
Awesome is our Savior! Please save our children from the stifes.
@alyssamcmurray
Been looking everywhere for this version
@winniebyanyima1503
The beauty of this song,,,,is just wow
@IvyNax
My favourite version
@kellysue8597
This song brings me such comfort!!!
@kellysue8597
I want to see your face!