Amen (For King & Country song)
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| Single by For King & Country | ||||
| from the album Burn the Ships | ||||
| Released | 5 February 2021 | |||
| Genre | CCM | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Word Entertainment | |||
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| "Amen" on YouTube | ||||
"Amen" is a song performed by an Australian Christian pop duo For King & Country. The song impacted Christian radio in the United States on 5 February 2021,[1] becoming the fourth single from Burn the Ships (2018). The song was written by Matt Hales, Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone and Luke Smallbone.[2]
"Amen" peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]
Background
[edit]"Amen" was initially released on 24 August 2018 as the fourth promotional single from their album, Burn the Ships (2018).[4] Joel Smallbone shared the story behind the song, saying:[4]
A year and a half ago, Luke [Smallbone] came into the studio and shared a personal story. That personal story ended up becoming this song. He had heard the minister speak about the meaning of baptism and Luke felt compelled to make that statement once again as an adult. There was a tangible moment as he rose out of the water where time stood still, and a new day had begun. This story of death to life became our song, "Amen."
Composition
[edit]"Amen" is composed in the key of A minor with a tempo of 94 beats per minute.[5]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Amen" debuted at number 25 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated September 8, 2018.[6] The song went onto spend twelve non-consecutive weeks on the chart before dropping off. Prior to the official release of "Amen" on Christian radio, the song debuted on Christian Airplay dated 16 January 2021, at number 48.[7] The song returned to the Hot Christian Songs the following week, registering at number 48.[8] Billboard reported that "Amen" broke through the top ten of the Hot Christian Songs chart, entering at No. 9 on the May 1-dated chart, owing to substantial gains in radio airplay and streams.[9]
Music video
[edit]The music video of "Amen" was published on For King & Country's YouTube channel on 5 October 2018.[10] The music video was filmed in the Salt Flats of Utah, which Joel Smallbone said "is the flattest place on the earth," and "resonated with the dark and desolate life without great hope."[11]
Performances
[edit]For King & Country did a pre-recorded performance of the song featuring Lecrae for the 51st GMA Dove Awards, aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on 30 October 2020.[12]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Amen (Reborn)" (with Lecrae and The World Famous Tony Williams) |
| 3:48 |
Charts
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[21] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 24 August 2018 | Album |
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Word Entertainment | [4] |
| 29 January 2021 | Reborn (with Lecrae and The World Famous Tony Williams) |
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| United States | 5 February 2021 | Single | Christian radio | [1] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b ""Amen" by for KING & COUNTRY - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotion. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Amen - for KING & COUNTRY | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 February 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "For King Country Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Clarks, Jessie (24 August 2018). "For KING & COUNTRY Releases New Song & Video "Amen"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Amen by for KING & COUNTRY". Tunebat. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Asker, Jim (23 May 2019). "Nia Allen Tops Gospel Airplay With 'Wait (2020)' | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
SWEET 16th: For King & Country, the duo of siblings Luke and Joel Smallbone, rolls up its 16th top 10 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, which blends airplay, sales and streaming data, as "Amen" ascends 11-9
- ^ "for KING & COUNTRY - amen (Official Music Video) - YouTube". 24 August 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "for KING & COUNTRY Releases Groundbreaking Song, Music Video - 'Amen'". The Christian Beat. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "for KING & COUNTRY ft. Lecrae | Amen | Dove Awards 2020 - YouTube". 31 October 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Amen (Reborn) by for KING & COUNTRY, Lecrae & The World Famous Tony Williams on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "For King Country Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "For King Country Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "For King & Country Chart History |". Billboard. Christian AC Airplay Chart. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – For King & Country – Amen". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 29 July 2024.