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.
Move
MercyMe Lyrics
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Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)
I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move
(No matter what life brings, gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
(No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
(No matter what life brings)(Gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
The song "Move" by MercyMe is a powerful and uplifting ballad that speaks of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. The lyrics describe the struggles of life when things go wrong, and the determination to keep moving forward in spite of the difficulties. The singer declares that he will not give up because he has heard that there are brighter days ahead. He affirms that he will keep his head up and hold on to the promise of a better future. The chorus repeats the words "I'm gonna move," conveying the message that the singer will not be held back by the challenges he faces.
The lyrics also address the feeling of being lost when life is not going as planned. The singer acknowledges that he might bend, but he will not break, as long as he can see the face of the one who gives him strength. When life won't play along and everything seems to go wrong, the singer knows where he can find comfort and strength, and he will keep dancing anyway. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward, even when the road ahead seems uncertain.
One of the key messages of the song is that life is full of change, and that change can be difficult to deal with. However, the singer affirms that everything is about to change, and that there are brighter days ahead. The lyrics suggest that the key to coping with change is to hold on to hope and keep moving forward, whatever the circumstances may be.
Overall, "Move" is a powerful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity, hold on to hope, and keep moving forward, no matter what challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not about to give up
I am determined to persevere and not quit.
Because I heard you say
I have faith in your promises.
There's gonna be brighter days
Better times are ahead.
I won't stop, I'll keep my head up
I will persist and stay positive.
No, I'm not here to stay
This current situation is temporary.
I just might bend but I won't break
I may face challenges, but I will not give up.
As long as I can see your face
As long as I have your support and guidance.
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
When things aren't going as planned and difficulties arise.
And I can't seem to find my way
When I am lost and unsure what to do.
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I know my source of strength and will not be defeated.
I'll keep dancing anyway
I will keep moving forward and finding joy in life.
I'm gonna move, move
I am going to take action and make changes.
I've got to hold 'er steady
I must remain steady and focused.
Everything is about to change
A transformation is on the horizon.
This hurt is getting heavy
The pain is becoming overwhelming.
But I'm not about to cave
I refuse to give up or give in.
No matter what may come
Regardless of obstacles or challenges.
Gotta move to a different drum
I will try a new approach or attitude.
Gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat
I must change my perspective or behavior.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ASHTON THOMAS MILLARD, JESSICA CORNISH, PAUL PHILIP HERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I’m not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days
I won’t stop, I’ll keep my head up
No, I’m not here to stay
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days
I just my bend but I won’t
break
As long as I can see your face
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
Gonna move (Move)
Gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)
I’ve got hold’er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I’m not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There’s gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won’t
Break
As long as I can see your face
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
No matter what may come
Gotta move to a different drum
No matter what life brings
Gotta move gotta move to a
different beat (x2)
I just might bend but I won’t
break
As long as I can see your face
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)
I love this song soo much
James Pembleton
I'm not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)
I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)(Gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)I'm gonna move(Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
Ella Hawthorne
I’m not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days
I won’t stop, I’ll keep my head up
No, I’m not here to stay
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days
I just my bend but I won’t
break
As long as I can see your face
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
Gonna move (Move)
Gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)
I’ve got hold’er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I’m not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There’s gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won’t
Break
As long as I can see your face
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
No matter what may come
Gotta move to a different drum
No matter what life brings
Gotta move gotta move to a
different beat (x2)
I just might bend but I won’t
break
As long as I can see your face
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move
Pope Riflery
I listened to this song for about 10 years now, and I finally understand.
He IS saying "there's gonna be better days"
When I was 13 I had no idea what he was saying.
At first I thought badder.
Then I thought batter
(like cake batter)
But Finally I understood it, and it only took me 10 years.
ItsIsaiahBohmfalk OwO
I'm not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)
I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move
(No matter what life brings, gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
sean schuyler
you know its a good song when you listen to it literally 15 times in one day... and counting, and still you aren't sick of it as you continue to listen too it for the rest of the day.
Welcome To Chaos
reminding you of this masterpiece in 2022! I just found this again this morning!
Oddly Wired
There used too be a video of this song where they were dancing. Haven't been able to find it. This song gets me going in the morning.
Genoveva Córdova
@SMIBB Productions I think you misspelled “Hope”
ZeaSoulSeeka
Woah that was close looks like i already liked this comment X2 thumbs up 👍
SMIBB Productions
Hope you felt better in a year
Ashley Mays
this song sounds like Maroon 5 in their early days but this is better because I don't have to worry about bad lyrics 😊
broccoli badass
@Kadematic Speed Yeah that's fine, I'm not shitting on you or anything. I just listen to plenty of messed up stuff but I'm not a bad person for it, just seems like you'd be missing out on a lot of good music when you take it all at face value, I didn't really understand why anyone would do that.
Kadematic Speed
@broccoli badass the difference is that we do, what we say and listen to matters to us.
Imanuel Wright II
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