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.
Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord
MercyMe Lyrics
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Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you
To see you high and lifted up
Shining it the light of your glory
Lord, pour out your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you
To see you high and lifted up
Shining it the light of your glory
Lord, pour out your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
You are high and lifted up
And you're shining in the light of your glory
Lord, pour out your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
High and lifted up
And you're shining in the light of your glory
Lord, pour out your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy,
You are holy, holy holy
Holy, holy, holy
I want to see you
Holy, holy, holy,
You are holy, holy holy
Holy, holy, holy
I want to see you
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you
Holy, holy, holy,
You are holy, holy, holy,
Holy, holy, holy,
I want to see you
The lyrics to MercyMe's song "Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord" are a heartfelt prayer to God, asking Him to open the singer's heart and eyes to see Him more clearly. The repetitive nature of the song emphasizes the singer's deep longing and desire to truly see and experience God's glory and presence. The lyrics remind us that it is only through God's power and love that we can truly know Him and be transformed.
The lyrics are a cry of the heart, expressing the deep desire to see God and experience His power and love. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this longing and elevates it to the status of a heartfelt prayer. The bridge of the song speaks of seeing God high and lifted up, shining in the light of His glory. This imagery reminds us that God is not just a distant deity, but is a present and active force in our lives, His glory shining down on us.
Overall, "Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord" is a powerful and emotive song, expressing the deepest longings of our hearts and reminding us of God's immense power and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Open the eyes of my heart lord
Asking God to open our spiritual eyes to see and understand Him.
Open the eyes of my heart
Repetition of the first line to emphasize the prayer for spiritual understanding.
I want to see you
Desire to know God on a deeper level and to experience His presence.
To see you high and lifted up
Aspire to recognize God as sovereign and exalted above everything else.
Shining in the light of your glory
God's glory illuminating everything around Him and revealing His nature.
Lord, pour out your power and love
Request for God's presence, grace, and mercy to be poured out.
As we sing holy, holy, holy
Worshiping God for His holiness, goodness, and greatness.
You are high and lifted up
Affirming that God is above all things in heaven and on earth.
And you're shining in the light of your glory
God's glory is a radiant light that illuminates His majesty and character.
Holy, holy, holy,
Repeated three times to emphasize God's uniqueness, perfection, and worthiness of praise.
You are holy, holy holy
God is set apart, pure, and perfect in every way.
I want to see you
Repeated to reinforce the longing to see and know God more.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Paul Joseph Baloche
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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