God in Me
Deborah Joy Imani Winans, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard
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I just wanna tell the truth mayne I just wanna tell the truth mayne I just wanna tell the truth mayne I just wanna tell the truth mayne I just wanna tell the truth mayne You're so fly, your so high Everybody around you trying to figure out why Your so cool, you win all the time Everywhere you go man you get a lot of shine You're draw like a magnet better yet I have it Everything you wear people say they got have it From the sweat suit to the white tee to the Gucci You can probably say people wanna get like me But what they don't know is when you go home And get behind closed doors, man you hit the floor And what they can't see is your on your knees So the next time you get a chance tell 'em It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me You think I'm so fresh, you think I'm so clean You think I'm so sweet It's the God in me It's the God in me What is it you think you see It's the God in me You see her style you think she nice You look at her whip you say the whip tight You look at her crib you thinkin' she's paid You look at her life, now you think she's got it made But everything she's got the girl's been given She calls it a blessing but you call it living When it comes to money she can be a hero She writes them checks with a whole lot of zeros But what you don't know is when she get home And get behind closed doors, man she hits the floor And what you can't see is she's on her knees If you ask her she'll tell you It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me You think I'm so fresh, you think I'm so clean You think I'm so sweet It's the God in me It's the God in me What is it you think you see It's the God in me What is it you think you see When you see me, you see me You don't know how much I pray Don't know how much I gave Don't know how much I changed I'm just tryna explain It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me It's the God in me You think I'm so fresh, you think I'm so clean You think I'm so sweet It's the God in me It's the God in me What is it you think you see It's the God in me, yeah God in me, yeah yeah You think I'm so fresh, you think I'm so clean You think I'm so sweet It's the God in me, oh oh yeah yeah
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Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"God in Me" is classified under the Gospel and R&B genres, showcasing a blend of uplifting spiritual themes with modern R&B rhythms.
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Release DateThe song was released as part of Mary Mary's fourth studio album, "The Sound," in October 2008, highlighting the duo's consistent ability to produce relevant music in their genre.
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Chart Performance"God in Me" achieved significant chart success. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart in 2009.
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Grammy WinningThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song in 2010, cementing Mary Mary's reputation as top-tier performers in the gospel music industry.
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Platinum Certification"God in Me" was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2016, indicating that it had sold over one million copies.
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CollaborationsThe original version of the song features Grammy award-winning artist Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard, showcasing a powerful collaboration between major figures in the gospel music scene.
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ImpactThe song is widely regarded as a crossover hit since its chart-topping performance on the Billboard Gospel chart was also mirrored in other charts, such as the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, where it reached No. 10, and the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, where it hit No. 1. It is one of Mary Mary's biggest crossover hits to date.
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Music VideoThe music video for "God in Me" premiered on Gospel Music Channel on June 1, 2009. Its high energy and modern vibe matched well with the upbeat tempo of the song.
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MessageThe song's lyrics highlight the divine power within each individual, emphasizing a central Christian message of God's indwelling presence.
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Hit Album"God in Me" was part of their highly successful album "The Sound," which overall won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album in 2009.
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Recognition"God in Me" became one of Mary Mary's signature songs, cementing their place in the higher echelons of gospel artists and expanding their fan base well beyond traditional Gospel listeners.
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PopularityThe song remains popular today, frequently used in church services, Christian radio, and even dance clubs due to its catchy tune and positive message.
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