MercyMe - Dear Younger Me Lyrics

Contents: Song Information
  • Song Title: Dear Younger Me
  • Album: I Can Only Imagine - The Very Best of MercyMe (Deluxe)
  • Artist: MercyMe
  • Released On: 02 Feb 2018
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MercyMe Dear Younger Me

Dear Younger Me 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


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Dear Younger Me Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and 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.

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