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 You Lead Me
MercyMe Lyrics
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A thousand roads, a thousand ways
Why am I so afraid to move
I crossed the line
I'm stepping out so come what may
I give it all cause I'm drawn to You
[Chorus]
Where You lead me I will follow
Where You lead me I give my life away
Where You lead me I will follow
Forever and a day
Forever and a day
I can't deny Your very presence is my life
And why would I ever turn away
Cause deep inside I know that I cannot rely
On anything less than faith
What is life?
A thousand roads, a thousand ways
Why am I so afraid to move
I crossed the line
I'm stepping out so come what may
I give it all cause I'm drawn to You
[Chorus]
I can't deny Your very presence is my life
And why would I ever turn away
Cause deep inside I know that I cannot rely
On anything less than faith
[Chorus]
This is all I'm dreaming of
To live completely in Your love
So this is life
Where You lead me I give my life away
Where You lead me I will follow
Forever and a day
Where You lead me I will follow
Where You lead me I give my life away
Where You lead me I will follow
Forever and a day
Forever and a day
This is all I'm dreaming of
To live completely in Your love
So this is life
Where You lead me I give my life away
Where You lead me I will follow
Forever and a day
Where You lead me I will follow
Where You lead me I give my life away
Where You lead me I will follow
Forever and a day
Forever and a day
The song "Where You Lead Me" by MercyMe explores the concept of faith and surrendering oneself to God's will. The first verse poses a question about the various paths that life can take, and the fear that often accompanies the decision to take a new direction. However, the lyrics suggest that taking a leap of faith and following God's plan can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of following God's lead and giving oneself fully to Him. The repetition of "Where You lead me I will follow" reinforces the message of obedience and trust in God's guidance. The second verse continues to emphasize the importance of faith, acknowledging that relying on anything else is insufficient. The bridge ties the message together, stating that living completely in God's love is the ultimate dream.
Overall, the song is a call to surrender and trust in God's plan, even in moments of uncertainty and fear. It encourages listeners to let go of control and to have faith that God will lead them in the right direction.
Line by Line Meaning
What is life?
The meaning of life is elusive and complex.
A thousand roads, a thousand ways
There are infinite paths to follow in life.
Why am I so afraid to move
The fear of making a wrong choice can be overwhelming.
I crossed the line
I took a step forward and left my comfort zone behind.
I'm stepping out so come what may
I'm taking a risk and accepting the possible consequences.
I give it all cause I'm drawn to You
I am willing to surrender everything because of my faith in God.
As long as my heart is beating,
With every beat of my heart, I am committed to following God.
Where You lead me I will follow
I am obedient to God's plan for my life.
Where You lead me I give my life away
I choose to serve God fully and without reservation.
Forever and a day
I am committed to this pursuit for the rest of my life and beyond.
I can't deny Your very presence is my life
God is the center of my existence and everything I do.
And why would I ever turn away
There is no other path or choice that could live up to what God offers.
Cause deep inside I know that I cannot rely
My faith in God is the only thing I can truly depend on.
On anything less than faith
Everything else in life is fleeting and imperfect.
This is all I'm dreaming of
All I want is to live in God's endless, boundless love.
To live completely in Your love
I want my life to be defined by my relationship with God.
So this is life
Life is about serving and following a greater purpose than oneself.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BART MILLARD, PETE KIPLEY, PETER C. KIPLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
andrew hilton
2021 and this song still rocks.. one of mercy me’s bests.
xlide31
MercyMe is huge. This band never made a bad album, for real. What an amazing discography.
A. GrainofSand
It's March 8 2021 I'm still loving this song so much, this album reminds me of a time in my walk many years ago, although it dosen't seem that long ago, it makes me " Homesick " for sure thank you for the post.
Christopher Hobby
This was a good album. Loved it!! MercyMe is an amazing worship band.
xlide31
It wasn't. It was an outstanding album.
Vanessa
I love this song! 💫💫💫
Based Cheebs
agreed
Evolved Soldier
I think this song is wonderful. The first time I heard this song was 10 years ago, I can listen to this song all day.
ShadowsandCityLights
Still love this album!
Mike
This is my favorite of their albums