MercyMe - Dear Younger Me Lyrics
Released: 02 Feb 2018
Lyrics
Dear younger me Where do I start If I could tell you everything that I have learned so far Then you could be One step ahead Of all the painful memories still running thru my head I wonder how much different things would be Dear younger me, dear younger me
Dear younger me I cannot decide Do I give some speech about how to get the most out of your life Or do I go deep And try to change The choices that you’ll make cuz they’re choices that made me Even though I love this crazy life Sometimes I wish it was a smoother ride Dear younger me, dear younger me
If I knew then what I know now Condemnation would’ve had no power My joy my pain would’ve never been my worth If I knew then what I know now Would’ve not been hard to figure out What I would’ve changed if I had heard
Dear younger me It’s not your fault You were never meant to carry this beyond the cross Dear younger me
You are holy You are righteous You are one of the redeemed Set apart a brand new heart You are free indeed
Every mountain every valley Thru each heartache you will see Every moment brings you closer To who you were meant to be Dear younger me, dear younger me
You are holy You are righteous You are one of the redeemed Set apart a brand new heart You are free indeed
You are holy You are righteous You are one of the redeemed Set apart a brand new heart You are free indeed
Video
MercyMe - Dear Younger Me (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Dear Younger Me" is a song by the Christian band MercyMe, released in 2014. It was inspired by the challenging childhood experiences of the band's lead singer, Bart Millard, and the story of a friend who had survived abuse. The song is like a letter to their younger selves, reflecting on the pain and hardships of the past but also emphasizing hope for healing and forgiveness.
Bart Millard wanted to share the idea that even though we go through tough times, we can learn and grow from them. The song touches on the desire to warn or advise our younger selves to avoid certain pains, but it also suggests that every experience, good or bad, has a role in shaping who we are.
In simple terms, "Dear Younger Me" is about looking back at the struggles of the past with a sense of understanding and grace. It sends a message that our past does not define us, and despite the difficult moments, there is always a path towards feeling whole and redeemed. The song found a significant audience, reaching the Top 5 on Christian music charts, and has been an inspiration to many listeners going through their healing journeys.