We Fall Down

Kutless

About We Fall Down

"We Fall Down" is a song written by Chris Tomlin prior to his solo career as part of several Passion Conference releases in the late 1990s, and subsequently on Tomlin's debut label release, The Noise We Make and several subsequent compilations. It has been covered by such artists as Kutless, on their album Strong Tower, and II Guys from Petra on their 2007 album Vertical Expressions. This is not to be confused with the song also entitled "We Fall Down", written by Kyle Matthews and made popular by Donnie McClurkin.  


Year:
2005
3:09
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We fall down,
We lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus.
The greatness of
Mercy and Love
At the feet of Jesus

And we cry holy, holy, holy.
We cry holy, holy, holy.
We cry holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb.

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Kutless

Kutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released seven studio albums including their latest, Believer. The band has also released a live album, Live from Portland. Currently, they have sold just over 2 million records.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: Chris Tomlin

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11 facts about this song

Original Writer
"We Fall Down" was originally written by Chris Tomlin, a contemporary Christian singer, and songwriter.
Song Popularity
The song is one of the most popular contemporary Christian ballads and has been covered by various artists.
Scriptural Reference
The song is heavily inspired by scripture, particularly Proverbs 24:16, “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.”
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics speak of human frailty and God's infinite mercy, affirming that no matter how often or how far we fall, God is always there to lift us back up.
Cover by Donnie McClurkin
Donnie McClurkin, a Grammy award-winning gospel singer, is known for his highly praised rendition of "We Fall Down." His version was released in 2001.
McClurkin's Song Version
McClurkin adds an extra verse to the song, "We Fall Down, but we get up," emphasizing the theme of resilience and God’s grace.
Cover by Kutless
The band Kutless also covered this song in their worship album "It Is Well" released in 2009.
Kutless's Version
Kutless's rock interpretation of this song is more upbeat compared to the original and showcases their signature sound.
Cover by Passion
The song was also performed by Passion, a Christian worship band known for their live albums from the Passion Conferences.
Passion's Performance
Passion performed the song "We Fall Down" on their live album, "Better Is One Day", released in 2000. Members of the band include David Crowder and Chris Tomlin, the original writer of the song.
Song Impact
"We Fall Down" continues to be performed in various church services worldwide and has established itself as a timeless Christian anthem, speaking to the redeeming grace of God.

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