Son of David (song)
| "Son of David" | |
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| Song by Ryan Ellis featuring Brandon Lake | |
| from the album Ryan Ellis | |
| Released | July 15, 2022 |
| Genre | Contemporary worship music |
| Length | 3:09 |
| Label | Provident Label Group |
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| Music video | |
| "Son of David" (Lyrics) on YouTube | |
"Son of David" is a song performed by American contemporary worship musician Ryan Ellis featuring Brandon Lake. It was released as the seventh track on Ellis' third studio album, Ryan Ellis, on July 15, 2022.[1] Ellis co-wrote the song with Brandon Lake, Joshua Silverberg, and Tedd Tjornhom.[2] Tedd Tjornhom and Joshua Silverberg produced the song.
"Son of David" peaked at No. 18 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]
Composition
"Son of David" is composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 79 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[4]
Critical reception
Katie Clinebell of Air1 said the song "infuses the rocking sound that it creates with a unique sense of purpose and drive, evoking a feeling of perseverance and strength. This song provides a worship anthem for when you need to push through a difficult situation and lean on God's mercy to get through it."[5]
Commercial performance
"Son of David" made its debut at number 46 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated November 12, 2022.[6]
"Son of David" debuted at number 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated December 10, 2022,[7]
Music video
Ryan Ellis released the official lyric video of "Son of David" featuring Brandon Lake through his YouTube channel on July 15, 2022.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] | 18 |
| US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 37 |
References
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 15, 2022). "Ryan Ellis Releases Debut Self-titled Album | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Son Of David | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 28, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Son of David by Ryan Ellis, Brandon Lake". MultiTracks. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Clinebell, Katie (October 20, 2022). "Ryan Ellis & Brandon Lake Cry Out For Mercy From the King in "Son of David" | Air1 Worship Music". Air1. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 6, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Ellis - Son of David (Official Lyric Video) ft. Brandon Lake - YouTube". July 15, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.