We Are Messengers - Ill Think About You (from The Shack) -
: Mulligan’s Irish lilt adds a layer of folk-inspired authenticity, making the song feel like a personal prayer or a private letter. Critical and Fan Reception
: It begins with stripped-back instrumentation—primarily piano and Mulligan’s gritty, soulful vocals—before building into a cinematic crescendo that mirrors the "soaring" feeling of finding peace. We Are Messengers - Ill Think About You (from The Shack)
: True to the band's identity, the song leans into the idea that while physical presence is gone, there is a "heavenly" connection that remains unbroken. : Mulligan’s Irish lilt adds a layer of
Musically, the track relies on a "less is more" approach to amplify its emotional weight: Musically, the track relies on a "less is
Fans often cite this track as a "balm for the soul" during funeral services or periods of mourning. According to reviewers at CCM Magazine, the song stands out for its ability to be "devastatingly beautiful" while remaining "theologically grounded."
The lyrics, penned by lead singer Darren Mulligan, capture the raw dialogue between the living and those they have lost.