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.
Welcome to the New
MercyMe Lyrics
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You've heard it all at least a million times
And like me you believed it
They said it wasn't works
But trying harder wouldn't hurt
It sounds so crazy now
But back then you couldn't see it
Eyes open wide
It's like you're seeing grace
In a brand new light
For the first time
Let us be the first to welcome you
Welcome to the
Life you thought was too good to be true
Welcome to the new
Welcome to the
Welcome to the new
You broke your back kept all the rules
Jumped through the hoops
To make God approve of you
Oh tell me was it worth it
The whole time you were spinning plates
Did you stop to think that
Maybe He is okay with just you
There's no need to join the circus
But now here you are
A new point of you
And now it all makes sense
Why it's called the Good News
Let us be the first to welcome you
Welcome to the
Life you thought was too good to be true
Welcome to the new
Welcome to the
Welcome to the new
Look at you
Shiny and new
Look at you
You got the proof of purchase
You were purchased
'Cause you're worth it
Look at you
Finding your groove
Don't you dare think
That you're not worth it
'Cause you're worth it
Yeah you're worth it
Oh let us be the first to welcome you
Welcome to the
Life you thought was too good to be true
Welcome to the new, yeah
Welcome to the new
We're waiting for you
Welcome to the new, yeah
Welcome to the new
The song "Welcome to the New" by MercyMe speaks about a person's journey towards discovering grace and understanding that their worth and value is not dependent on following the rules and regulations set by others but is solely based on the fact that they are a creation of God. The song starts by acknowledging the pressure that is put on people to live according to a certain standard and the belief that doing so will earn them approval and acceptance from God. The idea of work-based salvation is initially bought into by the person singing the song but as they grow and mature, they realize that grace is what saves them and it is not something that can be earned.
The second verse of the song highlights the fact that people often become so consumed with trying to please God and others that they forget that their worth is not based on the roles they play or the things they do. The person singing the song comes to the realization that God loves them for who they are and that there is no need to try and be someone else. The chorus of the song welcomes the person who has discovered this truth and portrays the idea that they have found a new life, one that is free from the bondage of trying to earn love and respect.
In conclusion, "Welcome to the New" is a song that speaks to everyone who has struggled with the idea of work-based salvation and the pressure to live up to certain standards. The song reminds people that they are loved by God for who they are and that their worth is not tied to their actions or deeds.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to live right just stay in line
You've been told to follow rules and be perfect all your life
You've heard it all at least a million times
It's not a new concept, you've been taught this repeatedly
And like me you believed it
You've trusted what you've been taught so far
They said it wasn't works
They said it was not about what you do, but who you are
But trying harder wouldn't hurt
You tried your best anyway, just in case
It sounds so crazy now
Looking back, it seems ridiculous
But back then you couldn't see it
You couldn't see any other way of doing things
But now here you are
You've come to a realization
Eyes open wide
You are seeing things differently
It's like you're seeing grace
You are discovering the true meaning of grace
In a brand new light
It's a completely different perspective from what you used to believe
For the first time
You've never seen things like this before
Let us be the first to welcome you
Allow us to be the first to greet you
Welcome to the
Embrace the new life
Life you thought was too good to be true
This is the life you never thought was possible
Welcome to the new
You are welcome to this new life
You broke your back kept all the rules
You've tried your best to follow all the rules until it became too much
Jumped through the hoops
You did everything it took to please God and others
To make God approve of you
Your actions were to earn God's approval
Oh tell me was it worth it
Was it really worth all that effort?
The whole time you were spinning plates
You've been juggling different responsibilities and expectations
Did you stop to think that
Did you ever take a moment to reflect on your actions?
Maybe He is okay with just you
Perhaps, God is satisfied with just who you are
There's no need to join the circus
You don't have to live a life of performance and perfectionism
A new point of you
You have a new perspective
And now it all makes sense
Everything falls into place
Why it's called the Good News
This is why it's called the Good News, it's freeing!
Look at you
Check yourself out
Shiny and new
You are transformed and brand new
You got the proof of purchase
You are certain that you are His
You were purchased
You were bought at a high price
'Cause you're worth it
You are valuable and priceless
Finding your groove
You are figuring things out
Don't you dare think
Don't entertain thoughts
That you're not worth it
You have value and worth
Yeah you're worth it
You are definitely worth it
We're waiting for you
We are excited to welcome you
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BARRY GRAUL, BART MILLARD, BEN GLOVER, DAVID ARTHUR GARCIA, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, ROBBY SHAFFER, SOLOMON OLDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tengo que vivir
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Ya lo ha escuchado todo, al menos, un millón de veces
Y como yo creía.
Ellos dijeron que no era obra
Pero esforzarse más no le haría daño.
suena tan loco ahora
Pero en aquel entonces no se podía ver
Pero ahora estás aquí
Ojos bien abiertos
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Por primera vez
Coro
Vamos a ser los primeros dar la bienvenida a ti
Bienvenido a la vida
usted pensaba que era demasiado bueno para ser verdad
Bienvenido a la nueva.
Bienvenido a la
Bienvenido a la nueva
guardaba todas las reglas
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Para que Dios aprueba que
Oh dime, ¿valió la pena
todo el tiempo que estuvo girando placas
¿usted se detiene a pensar que tal vez él está bien con apenas usted?
no hay necesidad de unirse a la
circo Pero ahora estás aquí
Un nuevo punto de vista
Y ahora todo tiene sentido
¿por qué se llama la Buena nueva
Sí
Coro
Mire usted < br /> brillante y nueva mirada
al tienes el comprobante de compra
usted se adquirieron
Porque tú lo vales!
Mírate < br /> Encontrar su
ranura ¿no se vaya a pensar
que no eres digno de él,
Porque tú lo vales
Sí tú lo vales.
Coro
Bienvenido a la nueva
Hemos estado esperando por ti
Bienvenido a la nueva
Cedeno Gaming
This song is everything!!! No matter what mood I'm in it always pulls me out to place of peace and gratitude for all of God's love and mercy!!!
Kellyanne Lyon
This song is so amazing to me. I was raised Jehovah's Witness and became a Christian this past year... :D This sums up everything I felt stepping into my new relationship and life with God! <3
yoyo
i wood have never know god if it was for my mom
Carol Carpenter
That's awesome! Welcome to The Family!
Vivian Bowers
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IamSongforsomeone
I thought Jehovah’s Witness also believed in God.
M Tsang
@IamSongforsomeone They do, but they don't believe that Jesus is the Savior. They believe he was a prophet like Elijah. A lot of their beliefs are different from Christian beliefs, like how Muslims believe in God, but their view of God is totally different.
Rebecca Zappone
Today, this song came on for the first time in awhile. It was while I was on my way home from work as an Active Duty soldier. When I got home, I hung up my uniform for the last time and transitioned from soldier to veteran. “Welcome to the life you thought was too good to be true; welcome to the new” indeed 😊
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Noah Pennington
My older brother and his wife just had a baby not a week ago, and I was browsing YouTube, and I came upon this song. It's like God guided me here to remind me of importance of new life, Christlike AND biological