Best News Ever

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About Best News Ever

"Best News Ever" is the third single by contemporary Christian music band MercyMe for their ninth studio album, Lifer (2017). It impacted Christian radio on October 5, 2018. The song peaked at No. 4 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming their twenty-sixth top ten single, tying Casting Crowns as the band with the most top ten singles. The song is played in a B major key, and 94 beats per minute.


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2017
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Some say, "Don't give up"
And hope that your good is good enough
Head down, keep on working
If you could earn it, you deserve it
Some say, "Push on through"
After all, it's the least that you can do
But don't buy, what they're selling
It couldn't be further from the truth

What if I were the one to tell you
That the fight's already been won
Well, I think your day's about to get better
What if I were the one to tell you
That the work's already been done
It's not good news
It's the best news ever

Some say, "Don't ask for help"
God helps the ones who help themselves
Press on, get it right
Otherwise, get left behind
Some say, "He's keeping score"
So try hard, then try and lean on God
Hold up, if this weren't true
Explain to me, what the cross is for

What if I were the one to tell you
That the fight's already been won
Well, I think your day's about to get better
What if I were the one to tell you
That the work's already been done
It's not good news
It's the best news ever
Best news ever

So won't you come
Come all you weary and your burdened
You heavy laden and you hurting
For all of you with nothing left
Come and find rest

What if I were the one to tell you
That the fight's already been won
Well, I think your day's about to get better
What if I were the one to tell you
That the work's already been done
It's not good news
It's the best news ever
Best news ever

It's not good news
It's the best news ever
Best news ever
It's not good news
It's the best news ever

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MercyMe

MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. more »

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Written by: Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Michael Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer, Solomon Olds

Lyrics © ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING, MUSIC SERVICES, INC., Spirit Music Group, MOON AND MUSKY MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Artists
"Best News Ever" is a song by MercyMe, an American contemporary Christian band. The band was formed in 1994 and has been one of the major acts in the genre for over two decades.
Album and Release
"Best News Ever" is featured on MercyMe’s album “Lifer” which was released in 2017. The song was released as a single later in 2018.
Chart Performance
"Best News Ever" achieved great success on Christian music charts. It reached New & Active status on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart and eventually peaked at number one on the Christian AC Monitor chart.
Song Message
The song contains a powerful spiritual message. Its lyrics talk about the grace of God and how the "best news ever" is that we don't have to work for salvation because it's already been accomplished through Jesus' sacrifice.
Genre
"Best News Ever" is a Christian pop song. It combines elements of rock, pop, and electronic music, which is a sound MercyMe has developed and refined throughout their career.
Awards
While “Best News Ever” didn’t win any awards itself, the album “Lifer” in which it is featured won the band the 2018 GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.
Popularity
The song gained widespread popularity not just among Christian audiences but also with secular listeners. Its uplifting message resonated with many people, furthering MercyMe's mainstream appeal.
Songwriters
"Best News Ever" was written by MercyMe's lead vocalist Bart Millard, along with songwriters David Garcia and Ben Glover.
Music Video
The official music video for "Best News Ever" features different individuals holding cards with the song's lyrics. The video furthers the song's message of hope and grace.
Live Performances
"Best News Ever" is one of the band's well-received live numbers. The band often shares that the song reaffirms the good news of Christ and encourages listeners to rest on his finished work.
Critical Reception
"Best News Ever" received positive reviews from music critics. They commended the song's catchy melodies, uplifting message, and the band’s musical ability.

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  • Mary Jean Thompson Daniel
    Mary Jean Thompson Daniel
    In the third stanza, the next to last line should read, "Hold on, if this were true." The word weren't is supposed to be were.
    LikeReply4 years ago

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