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.
Mighty Mighty Wind
MercyMe Lyrics
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A holy presence all over me
Jesus bring your mighty wind
And breathe life into us again
And set your people free
I lift my hands to feel the rain
A holy shower to wash me clean
And wash away our burdens Lord
And set your people free
Let Your mighty mighty wind blow over me
Let your sweet rain wash me clean
Rekindle the fire deep down in my soul Oh Lord
Mighty mighty wind blow over me
Mighty wind enter in
Mighty wind enter in
The lyrics of MercyMe's song "Mighty Mighty Wind" are an earnest plea for spiritual renewal and revival. The singer lifts their hands to feel the breeze and rain, which symbolize the presence of the Holy Spirit, as they cry out for Jesus to bring His mighty wind and breathe life into them again. The use of wind as a metaphor is particularly fitting since the Holy Spirit is often associated with a powerful, invisible force that can move people and change lives.
The second verse continues with the theme of cleansing and renewal, as the singer asks Jesus to let His sweet rain pour down and wash away their burdens. There is a sense of surrender and vulnerability in these lyrics, as the singer acknowledges their need for God's mercy and grace. The refrain repeats the request for the mighty wind and sweet rain to blow over the singer, rekindling the fire in their soul and setting them free.
Overall, "Mighty Mighty Wind" is a deeply spiritual song that speaks to the human longing for connection with a higher power. The imagery of wind and rain is both powerful and comforting, as it suggests that God's presence can be felt even in the midst of life's storms.
Line by Line Meaning
I lift my hands to feel the breeze
I raise my hands to touch the air around me, which represents the presence of God.
A holy presence all over me
I feel the divine essence of God surrounding me in every way.
Jesus bring your mighty wind
I pray for God to bring His powerful spirit, representing the Holy Spirit, into my life.
And breathe life into us again
I ask for God to bring new life and healing into our lives as believers.
And set your people free
I pray for God to release believers from any chains or burdens that may be holding them back.
I lift my hands to feel the rain
I raise my hands to feel the rain, which symbolizes the cleansing nature of God's love and grace.
A holy shower to wash me clean
I am washed clean by the divine love and grace of God's spiritual cleansing.
Jesus let your sweet rain pour
I ask God to pour out His sweet love and grace upon us all.
And wash away our burdens Lord
I ask God to cleanse and remove any burdens that may be hindering our spiritual growth.
And set your people free
I pray that God will release believers from any chains that may be hindering their spiritual growth.
Let Your mighty mighty wind blow over me
I am asking for God's powerful Holy Spirit to fill me and enable me to stand strong in my faith.
Let your sweet rain wash me clean
I ask for God's divine love and grace to cleanse me and make me new again.
Rekindle the fire deep down in my soul Oh Lord
I pray for God to reignite the passion and desire that I have for Him.
Mighty mighty wind blow over me
I am calling on the Holy Spirit to come and move in my life in a powerful way.
Mighty wind enter in
I ask the Holy Spirit to enter and fill every area of my life.
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.