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.
This Life
MercyMe Lyrics
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(This is not my space)
This is not my style
(This is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(Can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
But I'm here right now
(I can hear you say)
Make the most of Me
(This wont go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(Yeah it's all for Christ)
If I'm making sense
(Then get it right)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
Don't have to bide my time
('Til I make my escape)
'Cause heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift your name
(By the life I live)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Oh oh oh
We were meant to shine!
The lyrics of MercyMe's song "This Life" speak to the feeling of not belonging, of being out of place in this world. The singer recognizes that this world is not their true home, that they don't fit in, and that it's difficult to get comfortable. Despite this, the singer knows they are here now and must make the most of their time. The lyrics suggest that every moment is an opportunity to let your light shine and make an impact in the world. Even if the singer feels out of their mind or uncertain about their purpose, they know it's all for Christ and are determined to live a life that reflects this.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that this life was meant to shine. The singer declares that they don't have to wait or bide their time until they can escape this world. Heaven is already in their heart, and they will lift the name of Christ through the life they live. The song encourages listeners to hold their heads up high and seize the moment to rise up and shine. They were meant to do more than just survive; they were meant to shine.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not my home
This place doesn't feel like where I belong, it doesn't fit me.
This is not my style
The way of life, the people around me are different from me.
Can't get comfortable
I can't feel settled or at ease because everything feels unfamiliar.
I simply don't belong
I don't fit in, I'm different from those around me and that's becoming clearer each day.
But I'm here right now
Despite not belonging, I'm present and I can make the most out of it.
Make the most of Me
I want to do something meaningful with this temporary life I have here.
If I'm out of my mind
If my actions or my beliefs seem unusual or irrational to others...
Yeah it's all for Christ
...it's because I'm doing everything for the love of Christ.
If I'm making sense
Nevertheless, if what I say or do does make total sense to you...
Then get it right
...make sure to understand and accept the message that I'm trying to convey.
Every moment is a chance
Don't waste any of this limited time here, each second is an opportunity.
To let your light break through
To allow the best parts of yourself, the aspects that reflect your faith, to show through.
This life was meant to shine
Our moments here should be days of light, warmth, and positivity, instead of sadness or despair.
I won't settle for less
I won't be content with a meaningless or mundane existence when I can strive to make a difference.
By the life I live
Through the way I lead my life, in my actions and the way I impact others around me.
It's in my heart
Christ's love and teachings fill my heart and motivate my everyday life.
It's in my soul
The essence of who I am is connected to Christ's teachings and the life he shows us.
I'll live everyday
I want to seize each day as a chance to help, love, and spread the word of Christ.
Just to make you known
Through my actions and my journey in this life, I hope to show others the greatness of Christ's love.
Hold your heads up high
Don't feel defeated by the difficulties of this world, there's hope ahead.
This is our moment to rise
We can choose to embrace the challenges we face and use them to grow rather than shrink.
We were meant to shine
We all have a purpose, and it's to make a positive impact and show Christ's love in our own way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON INGRAM, DAN MUCKALA, MATT FUQUA, JOSH HAVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
priya dazzle
This is not my home
(This is not my space)
This is not my style
(This is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(Can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
(Can't get used to this)
But I'm here right now
(I can hear you say)
Make the most of Me
(This wont go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(Yeah it's all for Christ)
If I'm making sense
(Then get it right)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
Don't have to bide my time
('Til I make my escape)
'Cause heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift your name
(By the life I live)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Oh oh oh
We were meant to shine!
WatchWomanforChristJesus
This song oh my goodness, this came on Pandora and I was dancing!! Thank you God for Mercy Me, such amazing men of God and their songs have touched my heart. Living for Jesus Christ is not easy, but we are not alone. There are so amazing brothers and sisters in Christ who struggling as well. Keep strong saints!!!!!
Francine Torres
I love this Song!you have a great voice❤❤❤❤❤❤💞❤💞❤❤💞💖💖❤💞❤💖👩🏻🎤❤❤
priya dazzle
This is not my home
(This is not my space)
This is not my style
(This is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(Can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
(Can't get used to this)
But I'm here right now
(I can hear you say)
Make the most of Me
(This wont go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(Yeah it's all for Christ)
If I'm making sense
(Then get it right)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
Don't have to bide my time
('Til I make my escape)
'Cause heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift your name
(By the life I live)
Every moment is a chance
To let your light break through
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
Hold your heads up high
This is our moment to rise
We were meant to shine
Not just survive
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
It's in my heart
It's in my soul
I'll live everyday
Just to make you known
'Cause this life (oh oh oh)
This life was meant to
Meant to shine
Oh oh oh
We were meant to shine!
Yasir Alahdl
priya dazzle Thank you so much 💜
Francine Torres
Thank you so much
Grace T
I love how this album brings people together. Even in the hard times of covid19 this song is breaking through the ground to uplift us in music.
Thank you mercy me
Shadow Boss099
My favorite album by mercy me
macdabluepanther
I love Third Day, but Mercy Me probably the best Christian group ever.
White King
2019 me still love my childhood favourite band.
Maddie
I absolutely love this song!