What a Friend
Matt Maher
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Everybody has trials and temptations Everybody knows heart break, isolation But we can lay our burdens down (our burdens down) Lay our burdens down What a friend we have in Jesus East to west my sins are gone I see grace on every horizon And forever and ever His heart is my home Everybody has fears, everybody got worries Everybody knows sorrow, devastation But we can lay our burdens down (our burdens down) Lay our burdens down What a friend we have in Jesus East to west my sins are gone I see grace on every horizon And forever and ever His heart is my home No more betrayal, for He is faithful He fills me up and my cup runneth over No more betrayal, for He is faithful How He has proven it over and over No more betrayal, for He is faithful He fills me up and my cup runneth over No more betrayal, for He is faithful How He has proven it over and over Over and over What a friend we have in Jesus East to west my sins are gone I see grace on every horizon And forever and ever His heart is my home What a friend we have in Jesus East to west my sins are gone, yeah I see grace on every horizon And forever and ever His heart is my home Forever and ever His heart is my home
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Written by: Matt Maher, Adam Palmer, Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker
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12 facts about this song
Genre"What a Friend" is classified under the genre of Contemporary Christian Music, which essentially emphasizes Jesus and communicates the gospel.
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AlbumThis song is included in the ninth studio album of Matt Maher, "Echoes," which was released in September 2017.
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CompositionMaher, known for his songwriting skills, co-wrote "What a Friend" with songwriter Abby Sevcik.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song borrows from the traditional hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." The main theme of the song is about experiencing the unwavering friendship of Jesus Christ.
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RecognitionAfter its release, the song got massive airplay on Christian radio stations and quickly became a favorite in many Christian households and worship services.
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Musical StyleThe musical style of "What a Friend" combines Maher's unique blend of contemporary instrumentation and melodic passion.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did exceptionally well in Christian music charts and was often included in top worship song lists.
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Inspirational ImpactInspired by scripture, the depth of the lyrics has made "What a Friend" a popular selection for worship services.
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Video ElementThe accompanying music video also carries a strong visual interpretation of the song's message, showing Maher performing in a beautiful natural setting that underscores the song's spiritual focus.
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Collaborative experienceMaher often performs "What a Friend" during his concerts, sometimes even inviting other artists on stage to join him.
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Diverse AudienceWhile it's most popular among Christian listeners, the universal themes in "What a Friend" have helped it reach a wider, more diverse audience globally.
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Influencing Other ArtistsThe song's success led to numerous renditions and covers by other Christian music artists.
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