God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)
"Like a Lion" | |
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Songwriter(s) | Daniel Bashta |
Producer(s) | Nathan Nockels |
"Like a Lion" is song written by
Background
The song was written by
"God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" | ||||
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Single by Newsboys and Kevin Max | ||||
from the album God's Not Dead | ||||
Released | 12 October 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, pop rock | |||
Length | 4:18 | |||
Label | Inpop | |||
Songwriter(s) | Daniel Bashta | |||
Producer(s) | Seth Mosley | |||
Newsboys and Kevin Max singles chronology | ||||
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Newsboys version
In the Newsboys version, the lead vocals are performed by Michael Tait and features fellow DC Talk member Kevin Max.[3][4]
It was first released as a single on 12 October 2011, peaking at No. 2 on 9 June 2012[5] after spending 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs.[6] and then again when the film of the same name was released in 2014.[7] It helped to propel "We Believe", from Restart, to the No. 2 position on the chart as well.[7]
In the United States, the single reached gold sales in June 2014,[8] and by May 2015 it became the band's first platinum single, selling more than 1 million.[2]
Music video
The music video for the song was published on 6 January 2012.[9] The video is set in New York City, and also shows many views of the Hudson River. During the video, the Newsboys themselves, along with others, read a headline stating: "God Is a Myth". In the video, the Newsboys are seen performing in both a concert, and a smaller studio setting.
Charts
Charts (2012) | Peak position |
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Billboard Hot Christian Songs[10] | 2 |
Billboard Christian Digital Songs[11]
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1 |
Billboard Heatseekers Songs[12]
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23 |
Billboard Christian Streaming Songs[13] | 4 |
Decade-end charts
Chart (2010s) | Position |
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US Christian Songs (Billboard)[14] | 26 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[15] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "God's Not Dead Soundtrack Delivers No.1 Radio Hit - God's Not Dead Blog". God's Not Dead Blog.
- ^ a b "NEWS: Newsboys Garner First Career Platinum® Certification with "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" - The Gospel Music Association". The Gospel Music Association. 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Newsboys join forces with Kevin Max on latest album, will perform together Thursday". 9 January 2012.
- ^ "Spencer Daily Reporter: Local News: Newsboys set to prove 'God's Not Dead' (03/23/12)". Spencer Daily Reporter. Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- ^ "Christian Music: Praise and Worship Songs Chart - Billboard". Billboard. 2 January 2013.
- ^ "God's Not Dead". Billboard Charts. 15 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Chart Moves: Jason Derulo 'Wiggle's Up Hot 100; Black Keys Unlock Alternative No. 1; Jamiroquai Jams Back Onto Dance Charts". Billboard. 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Luke Bryan Hits 2x Multi-Platinum". Music Times.
- ^ Newsboys - God's Not Dead. 6 January 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Newsboys - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ^ "Newsboys - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ "Newsboys - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Newsboys - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Decade-End 2010s". Billboard. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Newsboys – We Believe". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 17 October 2022.