MercyMe - A Million Miles Away Lyrics
Lyrics
My imagination
Gets me all the time
No matter where I look You're all I'm seeing
You're my fascination
The very reason why
The reason why I'll never stop believing
And I'm so amazed that I
Am always on Your mind
I believe that You're always here with me
You're everywhere but still within my reach
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
Who's to say what you can't see can't be found
There's evidence of Your presence all around
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
You're my inspiration
You're always by my side
You are there as sure as I am breathing
Without hesitation
I am giving You my life
Cause I know You're never gonna leave me
It doesn't matter where I go
Cause this I know
I believe that You're always here with me
You're everywhere but still within my reach
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
Who's to say what you can't see can't be found
There's evidence of Your presence all around
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
What it all comes down to
Is being with You
I believe...
You're everywhere but still within my reach
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
Who's to say what you can't see can't be found
There's evidence of Your presence all around
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
Cause how could You save the day
If You're a million miles away
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MercyMe - A Million Miles Away (Pseudo Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
MercyMe’s "A Million Miles Away," released on May 25, 2004, as part of their album *Undone*, delves into a foundational truth of faith: God's omnipresence and His intimate nearness, actively challenging any perception of a distant or removed deity. The song articulates a profound spiritual reality that God is not just a concept or an unreachable entity, but a constant, active presence interwoven into the fabric of our very lives. It serves as a compelling reminder that the divine is always accessible and intimately involved in human experience.
The core message crystallizes around the central question posed within the song: "Cause how could You save the day / If You're a million miles away?" This lyric skillfully dismantles the notion of a God removed from daily struggles and triumphs. Instead, the narrative portrays a God so intimately involved that our very imagination is filled with Him. This sentiment beautifully echoes the timeless wonder expressed in Psalm 139:7-10, where King David marvels at God's inescapable presence, asking, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?" The song further clarifies this by describing God as "everywhere but still within my reach," a beautiful paradox that highlights both His boundless nature and His profound accessibility. This aligns perfectly with the truth found in Acts 17:27-28, which states that God "is not far from any one of us. For in him we live and move and have our being," affirming that He is near enough to be sought and found.
Beyond His proximity, the song emphasizes God’s active engagement and our profound significance to Him. The lyrics declare, "I'm so amazed that I / Am always on Your mind," a deeply comforting thought that shifts the focus from our constant striving to seek God, to His unending attention toward us. This mirrors the powerful affirmation in Psalm 139:17-18, where the psalmist exclaims, "How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand—when I awake, I am still with you." The simple yet potent phrase "save the day" is a testament to His active intervention and care in our circumstances. He is not merely observing; He is engaging, providing strength, comfort, and deliverance, a truth powerfully affirmed in Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
The song courageously addresses skepticism with the line, "Who's to say what you can't see can't be found / There's evidence of Your presence all around." This challenges assumptions and resonates deeply with Romans 1:20, which asserts that God's "invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." From the intricate design of the universe to the profound experiences of grace in everyday life, the world itself testifies to a Creator who is intimately involved and unmistakably present. This profound understanding of God's unwavering presence naturally leads to a personal and transformative response: "Without hesitation / I am giving You my life / Cause I know You're never gonna leave me." This commitment is rooted in the certainty of His unwavering presence, echoing the assurances found in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5, which promise, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Such profound assurance inspires a complete surrender and dedication, mirroring the call in Romans 12:1 for believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices.
"A Million Miles Away" stands as a powerful anthem of faith, anchoring the spirit in the reality of an ever-present, ever-active God. It masterfully translates complex theological truths into accessible and encouraging language, consistently reminding us that the vastness of God does not equate to distance but rather to an all-encompassing nearness. For anyone navigating the uncertainties of life, wrestling with doubt, or simply seeking a deeper connection, this song serves as a profound reassurance that no matter where we go, God is not only present but deeply invested in our journey, always within reach, and perpetually working to "save the day." It instills a vital sense of wonder and gratitude for a relationship with a God who is truly here and now.