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.
The Change Inside Of Me
MercyMe Lyrics
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If I've been acting strange
I haven't been myself lately
What you see
Is a person rearranged
Someone affected me greatly
And I've got so much to say
Ever since Jesus looked my way
[Chorus]
Gonna raise my voice like thunder
And leave the world in wonder of the change
The change inside of me
And I will never stop believing
That you are the reason for this change
The change inside of me
Everyday
I'm taking in the view
Of His glory around me
I'm awake
And I have been made new
By the One who has found me
Words just can't say enough
When all I can feel is love
[Chorus]
Your life You gave for mine to save
Its nothing less than a miracle
Your name I praise, because the change
Inside of me is so beautiful
[Chorus: x2]
In MercyMe's song "The Change Inside Of Me," the singer admits to acting strangely lately and not being themselves. They explain that someone has affected them in a profound way, since the moment Jesus entered their life. As a result of this change, they become a new person full of faith and love. The singer admits that words cannot express the magnitude of this change, and they will forever be grateful to Jesus for it.
The song talks about someone experiencing an intense change due to Jesus entering their life. This theme is common in Christian music, as it emphasizes that a relationship with Jesus can have profound effects on an individual's life. The singer emphasizes the newfound joy and love they feel, which is a typical effect of Jesus' presence in one's life. The use of thunder is a metaphor for the boldness the singer feels due to this change. They want to proclaim the beauty of the transformation inside them to the world, in hopes of inspiring others to seek it out. Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly emphasizes their belief in Jesus as the reason for this change.
Line by Line Meaning
Pardon me
Please forgive me for my recent strange behavior
If I've been acting strange
I have not been behaving normally lately
I haven't been myself lately
I have been feeling and acting differently than usual
What you see
My current behavior and personality
Is a person rearranged
Is someone who has undergone a significant change
Someone affected me greatly
A person has had a strong impact on me
And I've got so much to say
I have a lot to share about what has happened to me
Ever since Jesus looked my way
My transformation started when I encountered Jesus
Gonna raise my voice like thunder
I will speak loudly and passionately
And leave the world in wonder of the change
And amaze everyone with the transformation in me
The change inside of me
The significant and positive changes that have happened in me
And I will never stop believing
I will continue to have faith
That you are the reason for this change
That my encounter with Jesus is what caused my transformation
Everyday
Each day of my life
I'm taking in the view
I am witnessing and appreciating the beauty of God's glory around me
Of His glory around me
The magnificence and splendor of God's presence in the world
I'm awake
I am conscious and aware
And I have been made new
And have been completely transformed into a new person
By the One who has found me
By Jesus who has discovered and embraced me
Words just can't say enough
I cannot adequately express the depth of my gratitude
When all I can feel is love
All I experience is overflowing love and compassion from Jesus
Your life You gave for mine to save
You sacrificed Your life to save mine
Its nothing less than a miracle
It is truly miraculous and awe-inspiring
Your name I praise, because the change
I worship and honor Jesus' name because of the significant transformation in my life
Inside of me is so beautiful
The internal changes in me are truly splendid
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BART MILLARD, JIM BRYSON, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, PETE KIPLEY, PETER C. KIPLEY, ROBBY SHAFFER
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Kelley Sasur
Love It!!!
Leon MatthewsIV
Great song