Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
Hillsong United
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You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand Will be my guide Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You've never failed and You won't start now So I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior I will call upon Your name Keep my eyes above the waves My soul will rest in Your embrace I am Yours and You are mine
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Written by: Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Lighthelm
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Background Information"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" is a song by Hillsong United, a worship band formed as part of Hillsong Church, an evangelical Christian megachurch originating in Sydney, Australia.
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Song Origin"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" was released as part of Hillsong United's album, "Zion" in February 2013.
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SongwritersThe key creators behind the song are Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, and Salomon Ligthelm, who have crafted many other renowned songs for the band.
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the contemporary Christian music genre, which is also commonly known as worship music.
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Chart Performance"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" achieved significant success on the Billboard charts. It held the No.1 position on the Billboard Christian Songs chart for a record 61 non-consecutive weeks.
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Awards and AccoladesIn 2014, the song received the GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year. It also won the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song in 2015.
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Song ThemeThe song's deep spiritual theme focuses on trust and surrender to God, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Peter walking on water.
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Notable PerformancesThe band often incorporates "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" in its live shows. A particularly notable performance took place at the Cross Equals Love campaign at the Sydney Opera House.
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Cover VersionsGiven its popularity, the song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including Tori Kelly and Sarah Reeves, demonstrating its universal appeal.
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Impact"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" is often credited with helping to usher in a new wave of worship music. It continues to be widely played in churches worldwide.
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Cyber ImpactThe song's lyric video was uploaded on September 23, 2013, on YouTube and has garnered over 100 million views as of late 2021. This shows the song's virtual reach.
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International PresenceAside from English, the song has been translated and performed in many languages, proving its global impact. Spanish-language version, "Océanos (Donde Mis Pies Pueden Fallar)" has also gained immense popularity.
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