Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

Hillsong United

About Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" is a song by Australian worship group Hillsong United. It was released on 23 August 2013 as the second and final single from their third studio album, Zion (2013). The song is led by Taya Smith, and was written by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston and Salomon Ligthelm, with production being handled by Michael Guy Chislett. In the United States, the song spent a record 61 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. In the year-end summaries, it was the chart's No. 1 song in 2014 and 2016, No. 2 in 2015, and No. 10 in 2017. Billboard ranked it as the No. 1 Christian song of the 2010s decade. The song was certified double platinum in the United States. 


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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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Hillsong United

The Hillsong United band is an Australian band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other Hillsong Church worship teams that perform at weekly services. Subsidiary bands perform monthly in London and at summer camps sponsored by Hillsong. more »

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Written by: Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Lighthelm

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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.
Song Origin
"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" was released as part of Hillsong United's album, "Zion" in February 2013.
Songwriters
The key creators behind the song are Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, and Salomon Ligthelm, who have crafted many other renowned songs for the band.
Genre Classification
The song belongs to the contemporary Christian music genre, which is also commonly known as worship music.
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.
Awards and Accolades
In 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.
Song Theme
The song's deep spiritual theme focuses on trust and surrender to God, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Peter walking on water.
Notable Performances
The 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.
Cover Versions
Given its popularity, the song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including Tori Kelly and Sarah Reeves, demonstrating its universal appeal.
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.
Cyber Impact
The 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.
International Presence
Aside 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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