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.
Shake
MercyMe Lyrics
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Where my life was at
All that I know is my heart was broken
And I don't ever wanna go back
Ain't no explanation
How I saw the light
He found me and set me free
Blame it on the transformation
Changed down to the core
His love is real
And I can't sit still
'Cause my name's not shamed no more
Great God Almighty, gdone change this
Great God Almighty, He done change me
You gotta shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed, changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed
Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed
Shake, shake, shake like you changed
Maybe He came to you
When everything seemed fine
Or maybe your world was upside down and hit you right between the eyes
No matter when it happened
At 7 or 95
Move your feet 'cause you are free
And you've never been more alive
You gotta shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed, changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed
Come on and shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed, changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed
Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed
Shake, shake, shake like you changed
Shake, shake
Great God Almighty, done change me
Great God Almighty, He done change me
Great God Almighty, done change me
Great God Almighty, He done change me
No matter when it happened
At 7 or 95
Move your feet, 'cause you are free
And you've never been more alive
You gotta shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed, changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed
Come on and shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed, changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed
Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed
Shake, shake, shake like you changed
Shake, shake
Great God Almighty, done change me
Great God Almighty, He done change me
The lyrics of MercyMe's "Shake" tell the story of a person who has experienced a transformation in their life. The singer starts by reflecting on how broken their heart used to be, and how they never want to return to that place. They then talk about how they saw the light and were set free, which brought them back to life. This transformation is attributed to God's love, which is described as being real.
The chorus encourages listeners to "shake, shake, shake" like they've been changed, and to move their feet because they are now free. The bridge of the song reminds listeners that it doesn't matter when or how their transformation happened, only that they are now changed and can live a new, liberated life.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and empowerment. The singer urges listeners to embrace the change that has happened in their lives, and to celebrate it by shaking off their old selves and embracing their new, transformed selves.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't believe
I never thought my life would be where it is today.
Where my life was at
The past events in my life made me feel sad and broken.
All that I know is that my heart was broken
I was so heartbroken and it was a terrible feeling.
And I don't ever wanna go back
I never want to go back to that dark place.
Ain't no explanation
There is no logical explanation to describe what happened to me.
How I saw the light
I cannot explain how I was able to see the truth.
He found me and set me free
God found me and freed me from the sadness.
And it brought me back to life
I was brought back to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Blame it on the transformation
My life was transformed and changed for the better.
Changed down to the core
The transformation was so deep it changed me to the core.
His love is real
God's love is genuine and pure.
And I can't sit still
I am so excited that I can't sit still.
Cause my name's not shamed no more
I am not ashamed anymore, and I am proud of who I am.
Great God Almighty, gonna change this
God is going to change me and do something great in my life.
Great God Almighty, He gonna change me
I trust in God to change me for the better.
You gotta shake, shake, shake
You need to be enthusiastic and show excitement.
Like you're changed, changed, changed
You need to act like you have been transformed into someone new.
Brand new looks so good on you
It looks amazing on you when you are transformed.
Come on and shake, shake, shake like you changed
Show everyone that you have transformed into someone new.
Maybe He came to you
God may have come to you at some point in your life.
When everything seemed fine
You may have had everything going for you at the time.
Or maybe your world was upside down
You may have experienced a difficult time in your life.
And hit you right between the eyes
It felt like you suddenly had everything figured out.
No matter when it happened
It does not matter when your transformation occurred.
Move your feet 'cause you are free
You need to move around and soak up the freedom of your new life.
And you've never been more alive
You are living life to the fullest and feel truly alive.
Great God Almighty, done changed me
God has already changed me for the better.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Bart Billard, Mike Scheuchzer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bananalovesyoutube8413
As a kid my mom loved this song. She would crank it up and started shaking in the car. I loved it and I started shaking. She went off to heaven 9/26/16 15 days before my 9th bday. I miss her. So I heard this song and started crying but I was happy and I just started shaking. People stared but I didn't care. This happened today. I hope you have the best days of your life every day.
@tiffanymorgan6562
So sorry about the loss of your mother 😢
@Preppyalert82i
This sounds fake.... but if it’s not I’m sorry for your loss
@jenniferatwood7008
I and my daughter can also relate! Lost a spouse and she lost a father. God Bless and keep on shaking!
@mariahconklin4150
🥲
@americanangel6760
awwwe im so sorry sweetie. i grew up without parents..GOD BLESS YOU DEAR
@thesongbird2383
I'm 73, came to know Jesus at age 10 at VBS. I've been a worship leader, keyboardist, vocalist. This song is cool! I believe there'll be a whole lot of shakin', singing & shoutin' when we see our Savior & Lord in Heaven. Should be soon!!!👍🎶🙏
@purpleroyalty3290
Amen
@dorianvey6675
MercyMe's joy is infectious.
@coreyg2523
Anyone listening to this in 2021 still? Best song ever 👌🏾👍🏿