City On Our Knees
tobyMac
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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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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.
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Chart SuccessIt peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and spent 8 weeks in that position.
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Album PlacementThe song was the lead single from TobyMac's album called "Tonight."
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Grammy Nomination“City On Our Knees” was nominated for Best Gospel Song at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010.
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Release DateIt was officially released to the radio on August 14, 2009.
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Song MessageThe song is about diverse people coming together in solidarity, united in their shared humanity and faith.
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Gold CertificationThe song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2010.
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Featured ArtistsThe song features background vocals by the band "The Gotee Brothers."
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Music VideoThe official music video for "City on Our Knees" includes personal video clips and photos sent by fans, showing acts of unity and kindness.
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SongwritersTobyMac co-wrote "City On Our Knees" with Cary Barlowe, Jaime Moore, and Aaron Rice.
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CollaborationThis song was part of the official soundtrack for the 2011 movie "Soul Surfer."
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Live PerformancesTobyMac performed this song live on the "Winter Wonder Slam Tour" in 2009.
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Artistic InfluenceTobyMac shares that the song takes influence from the sounds of U2 and Coldplay.
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