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.
When You Spoke My Name
MercyMe Lyrics
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I used it like a blade
Cutting sharp a mask to hide the pain
When I first spoke Your name
When I next spoke Your name
I could no longer bear the weight
Of years hiding behind the ache
But when You spoke my name
Oh I swear the angels sang
Peace came and stole my shame
When You spoke my name
Now when I speak Your name
I sing it like a sweet refrain
I have found a peace I can't explain
When I speak Your name
'Cause when You spoke my name
Oh I swear the angels sang
Peace came and stole my shame
When You spoke my name
I can hardly speak
Knowing You know me
Thank God I'm free
Now my world has completely come undone
For I can hear the Son
Calling out to me
'Cause when You spoke my name
Oh I swear the angels sang
Peace came and stole my shame
When You spoke my name
Oh I swear the angels sang
Peace came and stole my shame
When You spoke my name
The lyrics to MercyMe's song "When You Spoke My Name" reflect a journey of healing and redemption. The first two verses describe how the singer initially used God's name as a weapon to mask his pain and hide behind his own facade. However, when God spoke his name, the singer experienced a transformative and liberating moment. The angels singing signifies the spiritual joy and transcendence that he felt. Instead of using God's name as an excuse, he now sings it as a sweet refrain, symbolizing the true faith and hope he found in God.
The final verse showcases the overwhelming gratitude and reverence that the singer now has for God. He is humbled by the fact that God knows him completely, and he has found freedom from his past through God's love. The Son's calling refers to the religious metaphor of Jesus reaching out to save the singer from his internal struggles.
Overall, the lyrics in "When You Spoke My Name" reveal a powerful message of the redemptive and transformative nature of faith. By acknowledging and accepting God's love, the singer overcame his inner pain and found solace and meaning in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first spoke Your name
I used Your name to protect myself from the pain.
I used it like a blade
I used Your name as a weapon to hide my pain.
Cutting sharp a mask to hide the pain
I used Your name to create a mask that would conceal my pain deep inside.
When I next spoke Your name
I couldn't endure any longer the years of pain that I have kept inside.
I could no longer bear the weight
I couldn't keep hiding behind the suffering anymore.
Of years hiding behind the ache
I couldn't continue hiding and concealing the pain that's been with me for years.
But when You spoke my name
When You called my name, everything changed.
Oh I swear the angels sang
The heavens rejoiced as soon as You called me by my name.
Peace came and stole my shame
You gave me peace and took away my shame and guilt.
Now when I speak Your name
I sing Your name sweetly and joyfully.
I sing it like a sweet refrain
Your name brings music to my ears and fills me with joy.
I have found a peace I can't explain
You have given me a peace that surpasses my understanding.
I can hardly speak
I am overcome with emotion that I can barely utter a word.
Knowing You know me
I am grateful that You know me deeply and intimately.
Thank God I'm free
I am thankful that in You I have found freedom and liberation.
Now my world has completely come undone
My life has been transformed by Your grace and love.
For I can hear the Son
I can now hear the voice of Jesus calling me.
Calling out to me
He calls me to Himself with a tender and loving voice.
Oh I swear the angels sang
The angels in heaven are rejoicing, for I have received Your love and grace.
Peace came and stole my shame
You have taken away my shame and replaced it with Your peace.
When You spoke my name
Everything changed when You called me by my name.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: PETE KIPLEY, BART MILLARD, JIM BRYSON, NATHAN COCHRAN, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, ROBBY SHAFFER, BARRY E. GRAUL, JOEL HANSON
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Tall32guy
It's sad that this beautiful song only has 38,000 views! I saw them perform it in concert in 2005 and it really moved me, because on the screens behind them it showed people names just floating by on a background, and you knew that each name was a person that had a story and had been saved by Jesus. It was lovely.
Tammy Hill
This reminds me of the night I asked God to save me..Thank you Jesus for dying for me and my sins nailed on the cross..
J Herrera
Beautiful song for the Lord!
Shijithresia Joseph
my favorite ALBUM that set me free!!
Tammy Hill
Thank God I'm free!!!
Riley Raines
Even atheists probably love this song/bands ! Praise God !
Star Rivera
2020 My LORD
Beauty For Ashes
This is a cover of a song by Joel Hanson, from his album titled "Broken".
Star Rivera
2022 Still speaking your name
James Collette
This song became an instant favorite when I first heard it back in 2005. Was moved through the whole song.