God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)
Newsboys, Hillsong United
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You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand Will be my guide Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You've never failed and You won't start now So I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior I will call upon Your name Keep my eyes above the waves My soul will rest in Your embrace I am Yours and You are mine
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Written by: Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Lighthelm
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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9 facts about this song
About the BandNewsboys is an Australian Christian rock band that was formed in the 1980s. The lineup has changed over time, but the group has maintained its Christian faith-based lyrics and musical style.
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Release InfoThe song "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" is from Newsboys' 15th studio album, titled 'God’s Not Dead,' which was released in November 2011.
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Song FeaturesThe song features Daniel Bashta, the original composer of "Like a Lion", thus the song was subtitled "Like a Lion".
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Chart performanceThe song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and remained on the chart for 44 weeks.
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Live performanceNewsboys perform "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" as the closing song at their live performances, usually resulting in an encouraging and uplifting atmosphere.
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Film ConnectionThe song inspired the 2014 Pure Flix movie, 'God's Not Dead,' which explores faith and the existence of God. Since then, it has become a series with multiple sequels.
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Band Member CommentaryAccording to Newsboys drummer Duncan Phillips, the song embodies the group's mission to combine their faith with exciting, energetic performances that defy expectations about Christian music.
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Certification"God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" was certified gold by the RIAA in 2014, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released in January 2012, features scenes from the band's energetic live performances mixed with footage of various landscapes, including cityscapes and outdoor settings, emphasizing the theme of God's omnipresence.
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