Lifesong (song)

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"Lifesong"
Single by Casting Crowns
from the album Lifesong
B-side"Perfect Day"
ReleasedJuly 19, 2005 (2005-07-19)
RecordedVarious locations in the United States
GenreChristian rock, pop rock
Length4:37 (single version)
5:16 (album version)
LabelBeach Street Records
Songwriter(s)Mark Hall
Producer(s)Mark A. Miller
Casting Crowns singles chronology
"Voice of Truth"
(2004) 		"Lifesong"
(2005) 		"Praise You In This Storm"
(2006)

"Lifesong" is a song recorded by Christian rock band Casting Crowns. Written by Mark Hall and produced by Mark A. Miller, it was released as the lead single from the band's 2005 album of the same name. According to Mark Hall, the lead vocalist of Casting Crowns, "Lifesong" came out of what he found himself saying to students in his church's youth ministry. Compared to the work of rock band U2, the song lyrically points believers towards honoring God in all they do.

"Lifesong" received mostly positive reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the song's musical arrangement. The song was nominated for two awards at the

Hot Christian AC charts as well as the Radio & Records
Christian AC and Soft AC/Inspirational charts. It also peaked inside the top 10 on the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart. It ranked at number 21 on the 2000s decade-end Hot Christian Songs chart and number 27 on the decade-end Hot Christian AC chart.

Recording and composition

"Lifesong"
A 30-second audio sample of the second chorus of the song, which demonstrates a musical sound similar to that of U2.
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"Lifesong" was written by

engineered by Dale Oliver and John Lewis Lee III.[1]

"Lifesong" is a song with a length of four minutes and 37 seconds;

power ballad[5] and "robust pop",[6] and it has been musically compared to the work of rock band U2,[7][8] Lyrically, it "points believers towards honoring God in all they do".[9] According to lead vocalist Mark Hall, the song came out of what he found himself saying and praying to the student's in his church's youth ministry.[10]

Critical reception

"Lifesong" received mostly positive reception from music critics. John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout described it as a "musical nod to

Where The Streets Have No Name" and Chris Tomlin's "Forever".[7] At the 37th GMA Dove Awards, "Lifesong" was nominated for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. It did not win in either category.[12]

Release and chart performance

"Lifesong" became Casting Crowns' third number-one single on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.

"Lifesong" was released as a

Hot Christian AC chart,[23] the Radio & Records Christian AC chart,[24] and the Radio & Records Soft AC/Inspirational chart.[25] It peaked at number seven on the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart.[26]

"Lifesong" ranked at number 12 on the 2005 year-end

live album Lifesong Live.[36]

Live performances

Casting Crowns have performed "Lifesong" live in concert. At a concert at

Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.[8] At a concert on February 28, 2010 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Casting Crowns closed out their concert with a performance of "Lifesong".[38] Casting Crowns performed the song as the second of their setlist at a concert on October 29, 2011 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.[5]

Track listing

Digital single[2]
  1. "Lifesong" – 4:37
  2. "Perfect Day" (Josh Bates) – 4:10
Album version[3]
  1. "Lifesong" – 5:16

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album liner notes of Lifesong.[1]

Charts

Release and radio history

Date Format Label
July 19, 2005 Digital download[2] Beach Street Records
July 30, 2005 Christian AC radio[13]
Christian CHR radio[14]
Soft AC/Inspirational radio[15]

References

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  6. ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (June 2006). "Standing Room Only" (PDF). CCM Magazine. 28 (12): 63. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
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