We Need Each Other (song)
| "We Need Each Other" | ||||
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| Single by Sanctus Real | ||||
| from the album We Need Each Other | ||||
| Released | November 13, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sanctus Real, Christopher Stevens | |||
| Producer(s) | Christopher Stevens | |||
| Sanctus Real singles chronology | ||||
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"We Need Each Other" is a song by Christian rock band Sanctus Real, from their fourth album We Need Each Other. The song was released on November 13, 2007, and reached number 1 on R&R's Christian CHR chart in January 2008. It was the 8th most played song of 2008 on Christian CHR radio.[1]
Music and lyrics[edit]
The song has a pop-based sound, and has been described as keeping an "energetic pace" for the album.[2] According to lead vocalist Matt Hammit, "This is a song about communication. I wrote it when I made a personal commitment to communicate honestly (out of love) with the people I hold dear. Unresolved conflict wears on my soul ... I don't want to end up alone because I wasn't willing to take the time and energy to tell someone how I felt."[3]
Release and reception[edit]
On November 13, 2007, "We Need Each Other" was released as the lead single from the band's album of the same name, We Need Each Other. It began to climb R&R's Christian CHR chart, and reached number 1 in January 2008.[4]
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Jesus Freak Hideout reviewer John DiBiase called it a "bold and monumental anthem", claiming that the band "maintains a sound that is altogether a progression forward".[2] Christa Banister of Christianity Today said that the song "beautifully sums up how God is the friend who is always with us."[5] CCM Magazine was very positive towards the track, claiming that it was rare with an "unforgettable melody"; the review described it as a "brilliantly written pop anthem that will move you and have you singing along."[6]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| R&R's Christian CHR format | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^ "2008 Year End Charts: Top Christian CHR Songs". R&R. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ^ a b John DiBiase, Lauren Summerford. "Sanctus Real, "We Need Each Other" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
- ^ "We Need Each Other - Sanctus Real". BREATHEcast.com. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ "Media Confirms 'Need' For Sanctus Real's Feb. 12, 2008 Release". Top40-Charts.com. 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ^ Christa Banister. "We Need Each Other". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
- ^ Tony Shore. "We Need Each Other". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 2009-05-28.