MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian band, originally formed in Gr… Read Full Bio ↴MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian band, originally formed in Greenville, Texas in the mid-1990s. The band signed with INO Records in 2001 and released their first album, Almost There, which propelled them into the mainstream spotlight with the smash hit "I Can Only Imagine". The album went on to sell more than 2 million records in only three years and earned the band an American Music Award nomination.

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.

Where I Belong
MercyMe Lyrics

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Everybody hopes
That maybe somewhere down this road
We'd finally find that place where we belong

That place where we're complete
The one that occupies our dreams
That place we're lucky to call our home

Well I have arrived
And I can't keep this inside

So I raise my hands
And shout Your name
To praise You with my song
My dream's at hand
I've found my place
The place where I belong

Everybody tries
To find the purpose for their life
In hopes that one more day is justified

But once you truly see
The very reason why you breathe
It becomes so much more than getting by

Well I have arrived
And I can't keep this inside

CHORUS

Overall Meaning

The song "Where I Belong" by MercyMe is a tribute to the joy that comes with finding one's true purpose in life. The lyrics speak of the desire we all have to find a place where we feel complete, where we belong. It's a journey that each of us goes on at some point in our lives, and the song celebrates the moment when we finally arrive at that place and can't help but shout it from the rooftops.

The first verse speaks of the hope that we all have that someday we'll find that place where we belong. The place that we dream of, that we long for, the place where we feel lucky just to be. The second verse goes deeper, talking about the search for purpose in life. We all want to feel like our lives have meaning, that we're doing something important, something that will make a difference in the world. And when we find that purpose, everything changes. Life becomes so much more than just getting by.

And then comes the chorus, a celebration of finding that place where we belong. We raise our hands in praise, we shout God's name, we sing our song of jubilation. Our dream is at hand, we've found our place, the place where we belong.

In summary, "Where I Belong" is a powerful ode to the joy that comes with finding one's true purpose in life. It's an uplifting message of hope, a reminder that we all have a place where we belong, and that once we find it, we should celebrate it with all our hearts.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody hopes
All of us have desires and aspirations for a place where we will feel a sense of belonging.

That maybe somewhere down this road
We all look forward to finding that place that meets our expectations one day, even as we journey through life unsure of where that will be.

We'd finally find that place where we belong
We pray to discover a space where we will find ultimate satisfaction, acceptance and true happiness.

That place where we're complete
We are looking for a place where we can thrive, excel and feel entirely fulfilled in all aspects of our existence.

The one that occupies our dreams
Our aspirations make us think constantly of the place perfect for us and where we hope to belong to.

That place we're lucky to call our home
The place where we feel like we belong is a true privilege that we are fortunate to experience, and this is the one we refer to as our home.

Well I have arrived
I have discovered that one place where I truly belong- where my soul finds ultimate fulfillment.

And I can't keep this inside
The joy and happiness I feel is so great and overwhelming that I can't hold back.

So I raise my hands
I lift up my hands in exultation to give praise to the source of my happiness- my Creator.

And shout Your name
I proclaim with enthusiasm the name of my Maker, who made it possible for me to find this place I call home.

To praise You with my song
I sing a song of gratitude, admiration, and thanksgiving to express my delight for making me discover this home I have been searching for.

My dream's at hand
The vision and aspiration I've had has come into fruition, where I have finally found the place I have been searching for all my life.

I've found my place
I have discovered a place that is truly mine, where I fit perfectly, and where I will continue to blossom.

The place where I belong
This place is where I believe I was destined to be since it feels so perfect and aligned with my spirit and soul.

Everybody tries
We all endeavour to find our calling and the purpose for our existence while still walking on this earth.

To find the purpose for their life
We attempt to discover what we are here for, what our lives should be geared towards and how our various gifts and abilities can be of most use to the world.

In hopes that one more day is justified
We long for our everyday existence to be meaningful and to not feel like we are existing for nothing especially in achieving our purpose.

But once you truly see
But when you eventually discover the real essence for your existence, your eyes become opened to a new realm of perspective.

The very reason why you breathe
You finally comprehend why you are alive, the unique path designed for you and the gift of life that you possess.

It becomes so much more than getting by
More than just surviving, you realize the purpose you serve in the grand scheme of things is way beyond than just existing day-to-day.

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