Something In the Water

Carrie Underwood

About Something In the Water

"Something in the Water" is a song by American country music artist Carrie Underwood, from her first greatest hits album, Greatest Hits: Decade #1. The song was released on September 29, 2014, as the album's lead single through Arista Nashville. It was written by Underwood, Chris DeStefano, Brett James, and produced by Mark Bright. A crossover success, "Something in the Water" reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Hot Christian Songs charts. It is Underwood's 14th career leader on Hot Country Songs and her second in 2014. It topped the former chart for seven weeks and the latter for 26 weeks, and also debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. It set and broke multiple airplay records on country radio in its first week. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance. 


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2014
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He said, "I've been where you've been before.
Down every hallway's a slamming door."
No way out, no one to come and save me
Wasting a life that the Good Lord gave me

Then somebody said what I'm saying to you
Opened my eyes and told me the truth."
They said, "Just a little faith, it'll all get better."
So I followed that preacher man down to the river

And now I'm changed
And now I'm stronger

There must've been something in the water
Oh, there must've been something in the water

Well, I heard what he said and I went on my way
Didn't think about it for a couple of days
Then it hit me like a lightning late one night
I was all out of hope and all out of fight

Couldn't fight back the tears so I fell on my knees
Saying, "God, if you're there come and rescue me."
Felt love pouring down from above
Got washed in the water, washed in the blood

And now I'm changed
And now I'm stronger

There must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water

And now I'm singing along to amazing grace
Can't nobody wipe this smile off my face
Got joy in my heart, angels on my side
Thank God almighty, I saw the light
Gonna look ahead, no turning back
Live everyday, give it all that I have
Trust in someone bigger than me
Ever since the day that I believed

I am changed
And now I'm stronger

There must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water

Oh, yeah I am changed
Stronger

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005. Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a winner of several Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award nominee, a three-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist winner, and a two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year. She is the first female artist to win back-to-back Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for Entertainer of the Year (2009/10). Underwood was inducted into and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. She was also inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fa… more »

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Written by: Brett James, Carrie Underwood, Christopher Michael DeStefano

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Something in the Water" was released as the first single from Carrie Underwood's compilation album "Greatest Hits: Decade #1," on September 29, 2014.
Chart Success
The song debuted at number 24 on the Country Airplay chart, making it Underwood’s highest debut at the time. It also peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December 2014.
Award Achievement
In 2015, "Something in the Water" won the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance. It was also nominated for the CMA Award for Single of the Year.
Song Theme
The song talks about receiving spiritual enlightenment, with Underwood explaining that it's about a baptism and "changing your life for the better".
Song Composition
Co-written by Underwood, Chris DeStefano, and Brett James, the song blends elements of country and gospel music.
Music Video Notable Feature
The music video, directed by Raj Kapoor, incorporated scenes of Underwood and dancers in and around a pool of water, creating a baptism-like experience.
Lyrics Detail
The song features a bridge that comes from "Amazing Grace", which was not included in the originally written song, but added during the studio recording process.
Commercial Success
"Something in the Water" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies.
Critical Acclaim
Many critics praised Underwood's vocal performance on the song, further establishing her as one of the leading vocalists in the country music genre.
International Recognition
Apart from its success in the United States, the song also charted in Canada, peaking number 2 on the Canada Country chart.

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