Mercy Me - In The Air Tonight

Cover of Phil Collins - In the air tonight

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[k3ithbrown3]

Seems a little strange they would sing this song. I guess we can then fit in other love songs too by totally ungodly artists and sing 'em to God? And perhaps at the end sing "Holy Spirit commmmmmmmmmeee...." MM has disappointed me by selling out in this unobviously obvious way.

[livin4Jesus]

Please scroll down and read the rest of the comments posted about this song. MercyMe is trying to connect to people who wouldn't listen to Christian music normally. A lot of people come to know Christ in very unusual ways. Thanks for your comment! God Bless You!

[ichbingott4510]

A seemingly religous group.....

.....singing a song about being happy their wife cheated on them; lyrics that include "If you were drowning, i would not lend a hand".....

??????

and I'M the crazy one for saying religion is a business???.....

[livin4Jesus]

Please watch the video again....Bart excluded all the verses. He is only singing the chorus and the way He is singing it is about the Holy Spirit coming to Him.

Also, I agree that organized religion is mostly about the money. But, there are a lot of us Christians out there who are honest and genuine. Please don't condemn the whole bunch just because of some "bad apples"

Thanks for the comment and God Bless you!

[livin4Jesus]

I respect you and your opinion. Personally, I don't consider myself a religious person. I just have faith in a Being that's way greater than me. I believe He created me and all that's around us. I don't attend an organized religion type of church. I believe the Holy Bible from front to back. It says a lot about the love of money. So, I stick with like-minded people who just want to worship God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Also, I enjoy helping people and spreading the message! Thanks again!

[PanteraBoy989]

FAILED!!!!

[livin4Jesus]

Unfortunately, you can't please all the people all the time! GOD Bless You!

[lilfish24]

People. If you are a musician that does a song of someone elses, it doesnt matter what the original song writter thought about as they wrote it, or what they wanted to interpret through the song. The only thing that matters is what the musician is singing it for. They are sining it to God for positive reasons. They are not singing it for the same reasons as phil.

[TheRanblingjohnny]

How many shitty bands are covering that songs anyway?

[mspollynicole1]

Sometimes the children of God go into very dark places to shine the light of Christ,to bring lost souls to Him.Amen.

[masterpeacehomes]

Can't wait to see Mercy Me at Easterfest in 2012! Woooo Hoooooooo!!!!!!!

[masterpeacehomes]

Mercy Me are fantastic. I love how they use a secular song and give it a whole different culture. It's kind of how the apostle Paul used secular stuff to begin his witnessing and get people's attention... meeting them were they were at and speaking to them using concepts they understood.

[Chainsawc45]

Ok. Love the song. The comments on thread lead me to believe not one of you know why Phil Colins orginially wrote the song. Do you?

[k3ithbrown3]

@gburcalow I also like their music, but what you euphemize as 'eclectic' is actually 'of the world'. They need the 'power' of the Holy Spirit to draw people to Christ (like Paul & Peter etc.) Or do you think He (The Spirit) is not powerful enough and we have to rely on Phil Collins' song?

[k3ithbrown3]

@MrChamblisstom Look I know we have our own preferences etc. But would Peter, Paul or Jesus do something like this? Use a gimmick to draw in people? Nope, they would rather offend people than have those totally unwilling to embrace the things of God imagine that they are making God happy.

[k3ithbrown3]

Folks not to insult someone's preference, but here are some lyrics that could also be sung (to God?): No more lonely nights, You're my guiding light, Day or night Im always there - Paul McCart & also Stuck on you, I've got this feeling down Deep in my soul That I just can't lose, Guess, I'm on my way. Needed a friend and the way I feel now I guess I'll be with you till the end, Guess I'm on my way Mighty glad you stayed. - Lionel Richie. I guess the hymns of old just don't pull in the crowds.

[gburcalow]

@k3ithbrown3 I have been a follower of MercyMe's career for many years. They have eclectic musical tastes. They draw in young people who may never have known Christ. This song was recently played at a concert in Dallas, and the Holy Spirit could be felt throughout the building. The guys in no way have sold out, they are using music that they grew up listening to that CAN be sung in a way that glorifies God. Blessings to you, and I hope you might give MercyMe a chance to witness to you,

[alrkitty]

Personally I love how they sing this song and it makes perfect sense when you listen to it.