The Hurt & the Healer

MercyMe

About The Hurt & the Healer

"The Hurt & the Healer" is a song by Christian rock band MercyMe. Written by Bart Millard, Robby Shaffer, Jim Bryson, Mike Schuechzer, Nathan Cochran, and Barry Graul, it was released as the lead single from the band's upcoming album of the same title. The idea for the song came after the death of Millard's firefighter cousin, who died while fighting a fire, and the song's early completion resulted in the album being pushed back so that the band could make sure the rest of the album "held its own". "The Hurt & the Healer" was released to radio and as a digital download on February 28, 2012 and has peaked inside the top ten on several Christian chart formats and inside the top fifteen on the Billboard Christian CHR chart. 


4:50

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Why?
The question that is never far away
The healing doesn't come from the explained
Jesus please don't let this go in vain
You're all I have
All that remains

So here I am
What's left of me
Where glory meets my suffering

I'm alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I'll fall into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide

Breathe
Sometimes I feel it's all that I can do
Pain so deep that I can hardly move
Just keep my eyes completely fixed on You
Lord take hold and pull me through

So here I am
What's left of me
Where glory meets my suffering

I'm alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I'll fall into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide

It's the moment when humanity
Is overcome by majesty
When grace is ushered in for good
And all our scars are understood
When mercy takes its rightful place
And all these questions fade away
When out of the weakness we must bow
And hear You say it's over now

I'm alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I'll fall into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide

Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
When the hurt and the healer collide

Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
When the hurt and the healer collide

Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


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 »

22 fans

Written by: BARRY GRAUL, BART MARSHALL MILLARD, JIM BRYSON, MICHAEL SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, ROBIN SHAFFER

Lyrics © ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


7 facts about this song

Song Production Facts
"The Hurt & the Healer" is a song by the American contemporary Christian music band MercyMe. - It was first released on February 24, 2012, as the lead single from their eighth studio album of the same name.
Chart Performance Facts
The song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. - It held that position for a total of seven weeks, making it one of MercyMe's most popular tracks. - It also managed to cross over into the mainstream charts, reaching number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Content Facts
"The Hurt & the Healer" explores the themes of pain, healing, and the divine providence of God. - It was written by all members of MercyMe, along with the help of professional songwriter David Garcia.
Inspirational Facts
The song was inspired by the unexpected death of singer Bart Millard's firefighter cousin, who died while fighting a wildfire. - During live performances, Bart often dedicates the song to his cousin and other people experiencing grief and loss.
Awards and Nominations Facts
"The Hurt & the Healer" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards in 2013. - However, the song did not win, as it was up against many other popular Christian songs.
Music Video Facts
The music video for the track features footage of MercyMe performing the song live, interspersed with scenes depicting the themes of the song. - As of April 2021, the music video for "The Hurt & the Healer" has garnered over 6 million views on YouTube.
Other Appearances Facts
Apart from the band's album, the song also appears on WOW Hits 2013 compilation and the compilation album, i2 (Eye) by Amy Grant.

Discuss the The Hurt & the Healer Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "The Hurt & the Healer Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/36207231/MercyMe/The+Hurt+%26+the+Healer>.

    Missing lyrics by MercyMe?

    Know any other songs by MercyMe? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    The Hurt & the Healer

    1.8M
    14,177     325

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Who sang "Oh, Pretty Woman"?
    A Glen Campbell
    B Tom Jones
    C Roy Orbison
    D Elvis

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss MercyMe's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Thu • Apr 18 • 7:00 PM
      Xtream Arena, Coralville, IA
    • Fri • Apr 19 • 7:00 PM
    • Sat • Apr 20 • 7:00 PM
      Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, OH
    • Fri • Oct 04 • 7:00 PM
      Huntington Center, Toledo, OH
    • Sun • Oct 06 • 7:00 PM
      Berglund Center, Roanoke, VA
    MercyMe tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!