Greater
MercyMe
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Bring your tired And bring your shame Bring your guilt And bring your pain Don’t you know that’s not your name You will always be much more to me Every day I wrestle with the voices That keep telling me I’m not right But that’s alright ‘Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed When others say I’ll never be enough And greater is the One living inside of me Than he who is living in the world In the world In the world And greater is the One living inside of me Than he who is living in the world Bring your doubts And bring your fears Bring your hurt And bring your tears There’ll be no condemnation here You are holy, righteous and redeemed Every time I fall There’ll be those who will call me A mistake Well that’s okay ‘Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed When others say I’ll never be enough And greater is the One living inside of me Than he who is living in the world In the world In the world And greater is the One living inside of me Than he who is living in the world (He’s Greater, He’s Greater) There’ll be days I lose the battle Grace says that it doesn’t matter ‘Cause the cross already won the war He’s Greater, He’s Greater I am learning to run freely Understanding just how He sees me And it makes me love Him more and more He’s Greater, He’s Greater There’ll be days I lose the battle Grace says that it doesn’t matter ‘Cause the cross already won the war He’s Greater, He’s Greater I am learning to run freely Understanding just how He sees me And it makes me love Him more and more He’s Greater, He’s Greater ‘Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed When others say I’ll never be enough And greater is the One living inside of me Than he who is living in the world In the world In the world And greater is the One living inside of me Than he who is living in the world There’ll be days I lose the battle Grace says that it doesn’t matter ‘Cause the cross already won the war He’s Greater, He’s Greater I am learning to run freely Understanding just how He sees me And it makes me love Him more and more My God is greater (He’s Greater, He’s Greater) Than he who is living in the world
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Written by: DONALD L. LAWRENCE, KEVON CARTER, LOREN K. A. MCGEE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter's Inspiration"Greater" is a song performed by Christian rock band MercyMe. Its primary songwriter, Bart Millard, drew inspiration from 1 John 4:4 - "the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world".
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Album InformationThis song was part of the band’s eighth studio album "Welcome to the New", which was released in April 2014.
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Chart Success"Greater" reached number 2 on the US Christian Songs chart from Billboard. Proving its popularity not just in Christian circles but also in contemporary music.
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Record Label"Greater" was released under the label Fair Trade Services - a label known for signing top contemporary Christian artists.
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Inspirational MessageThis song shares a powerful message of how God's love is greater than any challenges or insecurities that one may face in life.
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Group BackgroundMercyMe, which formed in 1994, had developed a considerable following by the time "Greater" was released. They garnered attention for their contemporary Christian music which combines catchy tunes with meaningful lyrics.
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Awards and RecognitionWhile the song itself did not receive specific awards, the album "Welcome to the New", which it is part of, won the "Contemporary Christian Music Album" category at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
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ReviewCritics have praised the song's uplifting message and catchy tune. NewReleaseToday called it an "incredibly catchy, encouraging and biblical song".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Greater" visualizes the song's lyrics through different scenes, contributing to its inspirational message. It has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
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TourFollowing the release of "Greater", MercyMe embarked on a nationwide tour, performing the hit song in numerous states across the U.S. The song's popularity meant it quickly became a staple at their performances.
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Influence"Greater" has been covered by numerous Christian artists and bands, indicating the song’s significant influence in religious and spiritual music.
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