By the Grace of God
Katy Perry
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Was 27 surviving my return to Saturn A long vacation didn't sound so bad Was full of secrets locked up tight like iron melting Running on empty, so out of gas Thought I wasn't enough and I wasn't so tough Laying on the bathroom floor We were living on a fault line And I felt the fault was all mine Couldn't take it any more By the grace of God (there was no other way) I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay) I put one foot in front of the other and I Looked in the mirror and decided to stay Wasn't gonna let love take me out That way I thank my sister for keeping my head above the water When the truth was like swallowing sand Now every morning There is no more morning oh I Can finally see myself again I know I am enough Possible to be loved It was not about me Now I have to rise above Let the universe call the bluff Yeah the truth will set you free By the grace of God (there was no other way) I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay) I put one foot in front of the other and I Looked in the mirror and decided to stay Wasn't gonna let love take me out That way no There ain't no Not in the name of love In the name of love (in the name of love) That way There ain't no I'm not giving up By the grace of God I picked myself back up I put one foot in front of the other and I Looked in the mirror (looked in the mirror) Looked in the mirror (looked in the mirror) By the grace of God (there was no other way) I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay) I put one foot in front of the other and I Looked in the mirror and decided to stay Wasn't gonna let love take me out That way
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Written by: Greg Wells, Katy Perry
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"By the Grace of God" is categorized into Pop genre.
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AlbumIt is from her fourth studio album titled "Prism," which was released in October 2013.
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Songwriting CreditsKaty Perry, along with Greg Wells, had written the lyrics for the song.
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Topics AddressedThe song deals with serious topics, including depression, self-doubt, and suicidal thoughts that Perry experienced following her divorce from Russell Brand.
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Emotional PerformanceThis song is notably emotional and raw, differing from much of Perry’s typically upbeat and energetic discography.
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Credits in ProductionThe production of the song was managed by both Katy Perry and Greg Wells.
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Grammy PerformanceKaty Perry performed "By the Grace of God" live at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in January 2014.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, appreciating Katy Perry for opening up on her personal issues and delivering a powerful emotional ballad.
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Chart Performance"By the Grace of God" peaked at number 60 on the UK Singles Chart and 84 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song StructureThe song uses traditional pop structure, with a running length of 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Inspirational Message"By the Grace of God" serves as an inspirational anthem, encouraging listeners to find strength in their moments of weakness.
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Recording locationThis song was recorded in Rocket Carousel Studio, Los Angeles, California.
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PersonificationThe song's lyrics include strong personification, with Perry likening herself to a cat, using her nine lives to rise above her troubles and saying that “By the grace of God, I picked myself back up.”
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Suicidal ThoughtsThis is the first time Katy Perry discussed her suicidal thoughts in a song, highlighting her vulnerability.
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Musical ElementsThe song incorporates melodramatic piano and drums, coupled with Perry's strong vocal delivery.
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