Lifesong

Casting Crowns

About Lifesong

"Lifesong" is a song recorded by Christian rock band Casting Crowns. Written by Mark Hall and produced by Mark A. Miller, it was released as the lead single from the band's 2005 album of the same name. According to Mark Hall, the lead vocalist of Casting Crowns, "Lifesong" came out of what he found himself saying to students in his church's youth ministry. Compared to the work of rock band U2, the song lyrically points believers towards honoring God in all they do. "Lifesong" received mostly positive reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the song's musical arrangement. The song was nominated for two awards at the 37th GMA Dove Awards and has been performed by Casting Crowns in concert. It was a hit on Christian radio, topping the Billboard Hot Christian Songs and Hot Christian AC charts as well as the Radio & Records Christian AC and Soft AC/Inspirational charts. It also peaked inside the top 10 on the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart. It ranked at number 21 on the 2000s decade-end Hot Christian Songs chart and number 27 on the decade-end Hot Christian AC chart. 


Year:
2005
5:17
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Empty hands held high
Such small sacrifice
Now joined with my life
I sing in vain tonight
May the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to you

Let my lifesong sing to you
Let my lifesong sing to you
I want to sign your name
To the end of this day
Lord led my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to you

Lord I give my life
A living sacrifice
To reach a world in need
To be your hands and feet
So may the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to you

Let my lifesong sing to you
Let my lifesong sing to you
I want to sign your name
To the end of this day
Lord led my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to you

Hallelujah, Hallelujah let my lifesong sing to you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah let my lifesong sing to you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah let my lifesong sing to you

Let my lifesong sing to you
Let my lifesong sing to you
I want to sign your name
To the end of this day
Lord led my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to you

Let my lifesong sing to you
Let my lifesong sing to you
I want to sign your name
To the end of this day
Lord led my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to you

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Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a youth group. They later moved to Stockbridge, Georgia and more members joined. Some members of the band currently work as ministers for Eagles Landing First Baptist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. The band has won Grammy and Dove Awards. more »

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Written by: JOHN MARK HALL

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7 facts about this song

Song Release
1. "Lifesong" by Casting Crowns was released in 2005.
Album Details
2. The song is the title track from the band's second studio album. 3. "Lifesong" album peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Christian albums chart.
Song Composition
4. The song was written by Mark Hall and Steven Curtis Chapman. 5. The song's lyrics have been praised for their spiritual depth and encouragement to live a life that's pleasing to God.
Awards and Nominations
6. "Lifesong" won the award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards in 2006. 7. The song also received a Grammy nomination in 2007 for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
Chart Performance
8. The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. 9. It also spent a total of nine weeks at the top of the Billboard's Hot Christian Songs. 10. The song stayed on the Billboard Christian songs chart for a total of 60 weeks.
Impact and Significance
11. "Lifesong" is considered one of Casting Crown's signature songs. 12. It has been performed by the band in multiple concerts and tours. 13. The song's powerful message of living a life that glorifies God has resonated with many listeners, making it a favourite in Christian music.
Other
14. The song's popularity has led to multiple cover versions by different artists. 15. "Lifesong" was also included in the compilation album WOW Hits 2006.

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