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.
Look to the Heavens
MercyMe Lyrics
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chorus
We look to the heavens oh God of grace
Pour down your mercy reveal Your face
Revive this land with the heartbeat of You
Jesus we need You
verse
Here in our hearts
To bring glory and honor to you Lord
Jesus you are
Like no other
Without you we have nothing to live for
So fall on us
Renew our hearts
Revive us Lord, revive us Lord
The song "Look to the Heavens" by MercyMe is a powerful representation of the longing for spiritual renewal and the need for God's grace. The chorus sets the tone for the entire song by acknowledging the need for God's mercy to be poured down on humanity, crying out for a revival that could only come from the "heartbeat of You" - referring to Jesus. The lyrics echo a sentiment of desperation, recognizing the insufficiency of human efforts and the futility of living without a purpose. This struggle is evident in the second verse, where the band conveys the deep desire of their hearts to bring glory and honor to God. They recognize Jesus as being "like no other" - a powerful and humbling realization that lays the foundation for the song's central message.
The intensity of the song builds towards the end of the chorus, where the repeated phrase "Jesus we need You" serves as the climax of the song. The listener is invited to join in the plea for revival, recognizing the need for spiritual renewal that only God could provide. The verse that follows serves as a continuation of the chorus, with the same longing for renewal present in every line. The song ends with a powerful invocation for God to "fall on us" and revive our hearts, bringing glory to his name once again. The song is a moving representation of the human need for God's grace and a testament to the power of his love to transform lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We look to the heavens oh God of grace
We turn our gaze towards the skies as we seek your divine assistance, oh merciful God
Pour down your mercy reveal Your face
Please shower us with your compassion and reveal your visage to us
Revive this land with the heartbeat of You
Bring new life and energy to this place using your divine presence and power
Jesus we need You
We rely on you, Jesus, for our every need
Here in our hearts
Deep within our souls
There's a hunger
A yearning, a desire
To bring glory and honor to you Lord
To honor and glorify you, our Lord
Jesus you are
You, Jesus, are
Like no other
Unlike anyone or anything else
Without you we have nothing to live for
Our lives are meaningless without you
So fall on us
Come upon us, envelop us
Renew our hearts
Refresh and rejuvenate our souls
Revive us Lord, revive us Lord
Bring us back to life, oh Lord, bring us back to life
Contributed by Gianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Hoggan
Best group all albums all songs
makes you feel great inside
without jesus or with jesus
this music this group
brings hope for everybody
all people all religions all ethnicity
just life
Luke Roberts
The album look it is a independent album