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.
Just As I Am
MercyMe Lyrics
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She stands on the ocean shore
Gazing at the heavens she wonders
Is there something more
Never been told the name of Jesus
She turns and walks away
What a shame
Leaving from his nine to five
Gazing down the road he wonders
Is this all there is to life
Never been told the name of Jesus
He continues on his way
What a shame
Whom shall I send
Who will go for me
To the ends of the earth
Who will rise up for the King
Here am I send me
Here am I send me
Whether foreign land or neighbors
Everyone's the same
Searching for the answers
That lie within your name
I want to proclaim the love of Jesus
In all I do and say
Unashamed
Whom shall I send
Who will go for me
To the ends of the earth
Who will rise up for the King
Here am I send me
Here am I send me
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news
Proclaiming peace and your salvation
The song You Are I Am by MercyMe is a powerful declaration of faith in God despite doubts and struggles in life. The first verse talks about how the singer has been afraid and doubtful of God's presence and love, and has tried to rely on their own strength but eventually falls apart and questions who God really is. However, the chorus reminds the listeners of God's power and miracles - how He conquers giants, calls out kings, shuts the mouths of lions, tells the dead to breathe, walks through fire, and takes the orphan's hand. The bridge then speaks of the freedom that comes with having the spirit of God within, and the song ends with a final declaration of faith in God as the great I Am.
What is interesting about this song is that it was not initially intended for MercyMe to record. According to lead singer Bart Millard, songwriters Dan Muckala and Scott Krippayne wrote the song for a children's album, but Bart heard it and felt that it would be perfect for MercyMe's next record. Another interesting fact is that the song was not initially a chart hit, but it became popular through word of mouth and eventually peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart in 2013.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been the one
To shake with fear
And wonder if
You’re even here
I've been filled with fear and questioned whether you were present, God.
I’ve been the one
To doubt Your love
I’ve told myself
You’re not enough
I've doubted your love and told myself that you were insufficient.
I’ve been the one
To try and say
I’ll overcome
By my own strength
I foolishly thought that I could overcome challenges on my own without your help.
I’ve been the one
To fall apart
And start to question
Who You are
I've fallen to pieces and began to question your nature and identity.
You’re the one who conquers giants
You’re the one who calls out kings
You shut the mouths of lions
You tell the dead to breathe
You’re the one who walks through fire
You take the orphan’s hand
You are the one Messiah
You are I am
You are the great God who conquers giants, calls out kings, silences lions, resurrects the dead, walks through fire, cares for orphans, and is the Messiah and the great I am.
I’ve been the one
Held down in chains
Beneath the weight
Of all my shame
I've been trapped in chains and buried under the weight of my shame.
I’ve been the one
To believe
That where I am
You cannot reach
I've foolishly thought that you couldn't reach me where I am.
The veil is torn
And now I live
With the spirit inside
The same one
The very same one
Who brought the son
Back to life
The veil has been torn, and now I live with the Holy Spirit inside me, the same Spirit who brought Jesus back to life.
Hallelujah, He lives in me
Hallelujah, He lives in me
Hallelujah, He lives in me
Hallelujah, He lives in me
Hallelujah, I rejoice that God's Spirit lives in me.
You’re the one who conquers giants
You’re the one who calls out kings
You shut the mouths of lions
You tell the dead to breathe
You’re the one who walks through fire
You take the orphan’s hand
You are the one Messiah
You are I am
(Hallelujah, He lives in me)
You are I am
(Hallelujah, He lives in me)
You, great God, are the same one who overcomes giants, calls out kings, silences lions, resurrects the dead, walks through fire, cares for orphans, and are the Messiah and the great I am. And I thank you that you live in me.
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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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