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 Promise
MercyMe Lyrics
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And I will never leave you
Nor forsake you
And I love you
And i will never leave you
you are my child
you are my child
when your heart is broken
when no one seems to care
please know that I love you
cuz you are my child
you are my child
and i want to wrap my arms around you
and i want to wrap my arms around you
and say everything,everything will be alright
you are my child
you are my child
let me wipe those tears from your eyes
let me wipe those tears from your eyes
come to me
come to me
come to Jesus
come to him
come to Jesus
come to him
The lyrics of MercyMe’s song The Promise speak to the unwavering love and support of a higher power. The repetition of “I love you” and “you are my child” serve to reinforce the message of love and reassurance. The lyrics promise that this higher power will never leave or forsake the subject of the song, even in the darkest of times. The imagery of wrapping one’s arms around the subject and wiping away their tears is comforting, and the repetition of the phrase “come to Jesus” suggests that turning to this higher power is the key to finding comfort and hope.
Overall, the message of The Promise is one of love, comfort, and hope. The lyrics provide a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always someone who loves and supports us. By turning to this higher power, we can find the strength to overcome adversity and face the world with renewed hope and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you
The singer loves the listener.
And I will never leave you
The singer promises to stay with the listener.
Nor forsake you
The singer will not abandon the listener.
And I love you
Reiteration of the artist's love.
you are my child
The listener is loved like a child of the artist.
when you're down
The singer is present in times of emotional distress.
when your heart is broken
The listener's emotional pain is acknowledged.
when no one seems to care
Even when no one else seems to care for the listener, the artist does.
please know that I love you
The artist wants the listener to understand his love for them.
cuz you are my child
Reiteration of the nature of the listener's relationship with the artist.
and i want to wrap my arms around you
The singer wants to provide physical comfort.
and say everything,everything will be alright
The artist wants to offer comfort and reassurance.
let me wipe those tears from your eyes
The singer wants to provide emotional comfort.
come to me
The listener is invited to seek the singer's help and comfort.
come to Jesus
The religious aspect of seeking comfort from Jesus is referenced.
come to him
The listener is invited to seek comfort from Jesus.
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mspollynicole1
I am going to play this song for my 10 yr old grandson.He gave his heart to Jesus a couple of yrs ago,but our family is grieving.His Daddy,at 32 yrs of age,just got murdered,with 4 bullets to the brain.But God gave me a glimpse.He is in the light of God,and going up to where I see my Daddy and my Granny,with Jesus....Why? Well there is evil in this world,but Jesus has the victory...Amen...Eternity with Jesus Christ...Thank you....
@bimborc
This song is me....broken hearteded, depressed, stressed....and all in an uncaring world with twisted values....Help Me Father....Help Me to be a Good Husband, Father, Mentor, Brother and Friend and please watch over Me!
@JunsWife91
thank you jesus, that i may be your beloved child! You are my life and i will never let go of your hand, i will never again live without you! You has rescued me and showed me your love, a love which no one ever could give me. I know I'm not perfect and I know that I'm still full of sins, but you told me that you forgave me and to know that is the greatest gift of all. i love you Lord <3
@mspollynicole1
Oh ! God ! Please comfort my 30 yr old daughter and my 10 yr old grandson....
@starshine428
I thought I had Mercy Me's earliest albums, but I see I do not! Thanks for posting what I feel is one of their very best
@sandraescobar558
i love the song i have cried tears for our lord jesus because he love us so much god bless you . JESUS LOVE YOU
@tiffanylopez903
you have no idea how much that meant to me going through a hard time thank you for posting that on YouTube. it tells me that my father's to see me in her help me.
@Rhonda9199
Angellove, even when you were away, He was still there with you for Jesus will never forsake you! He is such a forgiving God and your comment touched my heart so!!! Stay close to Him and always remember His awesome LOVE!!!!!God Bless!!!
@chingon711
Wow...Never heard this one before...I must say it's one of the most powerful songs I've heard thus far.
@TheNewVocal
Good morning from Singapore! Wish you'd have a amazing week =)