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 so Called Love
MercyMe Lyrics
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I can cover your head when life starts to rain
I can hold on tight when you feel like you're falling
I can bread crumb the path when you've lost your way
I can make you laugh when the whole world is crying
I can build you up when you're broken in shame
But if all that we do is absent of Jesus,
The lyrics of MercyMe's song "This so Called Love" talk about how one person can be there for another in the tough times of life. The song speaks of providing assistance and support when life gets hard, holding on tight when someone feels like falling, and helping to find the way when one is lost. The singer offers to make the other person laugh when the world is crying and to build them up when they feel broken and ashamed. These lyrics are heartwarming and talk about being there for someone in a way that they need.
However, at the end of the song, the lyrics take a deeper turn. The singer talks about how all the support and help that one person could give is in vain without Jesus in their lives. The song reminds the listener that true love and support come from Jesus and that without Him, all the attempts to help others are useless. The song is thus a call to remember the importance of Jesus and to seek Him in all things.
Overall, the song "This so Called Love" is a beautiful reminder of the role of Jesus in our lives and our ability to be there for others because of Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I can be there for you when it can't get much harder
I am willing to support and accompany you during the tough moments.
I can cover your head when life starts to rain
I will provide you with shelter and protection when things get rough.
I can hold on tight when you feel like you're falling
I will embrace you tightly when you feel like everything is falling apart.
I can bread crumb the path when you've lost your way
I will show you the way and guide you when you feel lost or uncertain.
I can make you laugh when the whole world is crying
I will bring joy and positivity into your life even when everything else seems negative.
I can build you up when you're broken in shame
I will lift you up when you are feeling low, ashamed or defeated.
But if all that we do is absent of Jesus,
If we do not involve Christ in what we do,
Then this so called love is completely in vain
Our actions, though seemingly virtuous, will ultimately be meaningless and pointless without the presence of God's love and grace.
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MrScottishMan
Lads you all are amazing. I incorporated this into my Aunt's funeral video I edited. Thank you for such a beautiful song that speaks wonders to the agape love of the Lord
John Gilbert
Short and to the point. And a beautiful song.
Carmen Arjoon
Great song. Would've been greater with 1 or more verses added. Love it
Alex Gets Fit
I believe him I finally believe him I love you God
thank you for saving my life
M
God bless you, Alex!
Elise Wilson
Why so little views :(
Awesomenaughts
Not only little people watch this :D
Elise Wilson
I'm the 100th liker :D