City on Our Knees

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About City on Our Knees

"City on Our Knees" is a song by Christian artist TobyMac from his album, Tonight (2010). It was released as a radio single in August 2009 and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart in October 2009. It also reached No. 8 on Billboard's Heatseekers Songs. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award as the Best Gospel Song. The song also charted at No. 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. The song sold over 17,000 digital units in its first week. As of February 20, 2010, the song has sold over 225,000 copies, making it the fastest charting and selling track of tobyMac's career. It won a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the year. 


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2009
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If you gotta start somewhere why not here
If you gotta start sometime why not now
If we gotta start somewhere I say here
If we gotta start sometime I say now

Through the fog there is hope in the distance
From cathedrals to third world missions
Love will fall to the earth like a crashing wave

Tonight's the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide in a beautiful display
It's all love tonight
We may step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

If you gotta start somewhere why not here
If you gotta start sometime why not now
If we gotta start somewhere I say here
If we gotta start sometime I say now
Through the fog there is hope in the distance
From cathedrals to third world missions
Love will fall to the earth like a crashing wave

Tonight's the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide in a beautiful display
It's all love tonight
When we step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh-oh-oh

Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
Tonight could last forever
Ooh

Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
As family
We're family
Oh tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
You and me
Ya, you and me
Tonight's the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide
In a glorious display
Cause its all love tonight
When we step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh oh oh
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh oh oh
If we gotta start somewhere why not here
If we gotta start sometime why not now

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tobyMac

Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author. more »

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Written by: CARY RYAN BARLOWE, JAMES L. MOORE, TOBY MCKEEHAN

Lyrics © Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Spirit Music Group

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"City On Our Knees" is classified under the genre of Christian rock, pop, and hip hop.
Chart Success
It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and spent 8 weeks in that position.
Album Placement
The song was the lead single from TobyMac's album called "Tonight."
Grammy Nomination
“City On Our Knees” was nominated for Best Gospel Song at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010.
Release Date
It was officially released to the radio on August 14, 2009.
Song Message
The song is about diverse people coming together in solidarity, united in their shared humanity and faith.
Gold Certification
The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2010.
Featured Artists
The song features background vocals by the band "The Gotee Brothers."
Music Video
The official music video for "City on Our Knees" includes personal video clips and photos sent by fans, showing acts of unity and kindness.
Songwriters
TobyMac co-wrote "City On Our Knees" with Cary Barlowe, Jaime Moore, and Aaron Rice.
Collaboration
This song was part of the official soundtrack for the 2011 movie "Soul Surfer."
Live Performances
TobyMac performed this song live on the "Winter Wonder Slam Tour" in 2009.
Artistic Influence
TobyMac shares that the song takes influence from the sounds of U2 and Coldplay.

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