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Strangers
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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MercyMe's song 'Out of This World' reflects on the Christian perspective of being temporary residents on earth, with a focus on eternal belonging in God's presence. The lyrics emphasize that worldly fame and recognition are insignificant compared to the hope of heaven. The song encourages believers to live faithfully, making the world a better place while remembering that their true home is with God. It echoes the biblical idea of being strangers passing through, ultimately surrendering to God's hands. The repeated declaration 'we're forever Yours' reinforces a sense of security and identity in Christ.
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You may never be given fame
No one may recognize your name
You may not ever see your day
But as a child of God it's okay
Because I know, oh, yes, I know
This place is not to be my home
And now I see this world and me
Were never meant to be
Out of this world into Your hands
We're strangers passing through this land
Out of this world into Your presence, Lord
Father, we're forever Yours
Make all I can is what I'm told
To make this place a better home
What profits? Man, I don't know
To gain the world but lose his soul
But now I know, oh, yes, I know
This place is not to be my home
And now I see this world and me
Were never meant to be
Out of this world into Your hands
We're strangers passing through this land
Out of this world into Your presence, Lord
Father, we're forever Yours
We're forever Yours
Out of this world into Your hands
We're strangers passing through this land
Out of this world into Your presence, Lord
Father, we're forever Yours
We're forever Yours
(Out of this world into Your hands)
We're forever Yours
(Out of this world into Your hands)
We're forever Yours
(Out of this world into Your hands)
We're forever Yours
(Out of this world into Your hands)
We're Yours, we're Yours, we're Yours