"Like You Love Me" is a song by American Christian pop artist Tauren Wells. It was released on December 13, 2019, as the lead single from his sophomore studio album, Citizen of Heaven (2020).[1] Wells co-wrote the song with Chuck Butler, and Jordan Sapp.[2] Chuck Butler collaborated with Jordan Sapp on producing the single. The song peaked at No. 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]

"Like You Love Me"
Single by Tauren Wells
from the album Citizen of Heaven
ReleasedDecember 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)
Recorded2019
StudioThe Studio, Franklin, TN
Genre
Length3:30
LabelProvident Label Group
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chuck Butler
  • Jordan Sapp
Tauren Wells singles chronology
"God's Not Done with You"
(2019)
"Like You Love Me"
(2019)
"Famous For (I Believe)"
(2020)
Music videos
"Like You Love Me" on YouTube
"Like You Love Me" (Lyrics) on YouTube

Background

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"Like You Love Me" was initially released by Tauren Wells as the fourth promotional single to the album, Citizen of Heaven(2020), on November 29, 2019.[4] The song impacted Christian radio in the United States on December 13, 2019, as the first official single from the album.[5]

Composition

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"Like You Love Me" is composed in the key of E-flat major with a tempo of 111 beats per minute.[6]

Commercial performance

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In the United States, the song debuted at No. 42 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart,[7] and at No. 30 on the Christian Airplay chart,[8] all dated January 6, 2020. Following the release of Citizen of Heaven, the song surged to No. 19 and No. 15 on Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts respectively, owing to significant gains in streaming and radio play.[9] The song went on to peak at No. 17 on Hot Christian Songs,[3] and No. 14 on Christian Airplay.[10]

Music videos

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On November 29, 2019, Tauren Wells published the official lyric video of "Like You Love Me" on YouTube.[11] On December 13, 2019, Wells released the official music video of the song.[12]

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 29, 2019
(Promotional release)
Provident Label Group [4]
United States June 26, 2020 Christian radio [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cluver, Ross (January 24, 2020). "Tauren Wells Unveils Music Video for 'Like You Love Me' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Like You Love Me | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Tauren Wells Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Longs, Herb (November 30, 2019). "Tauren Wells Drops "Like You Love Me" From New Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  5. ^ Longs, Herb (December 14, 2019). "Tauren Wells Debuts "Like You Love Me" Video". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "BPM for Like You Love Me by Tauren Wells | Tunebat". Tunebat. January 24, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. January 3, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "Christian Airplay | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. January 3, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Asker, Jim (February 6, 2020). "Tauren Wells Scores Career-Best Week on Top Christian Albums Chart With 'Citizen Of Heaven' | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 24, 2020. The new set's lead single, "Like You Love Me," climbs 17-15 on the Christian Airplay chart, up 17% to 3.4 million audience impressions in the week ending Feb. 2. On the Hot Christian Songs chart, which blends streaming, airplay and sales data, "Love" bolts 28-19, also surging by 189% to 535,000 U.S. streams.
  10. ^ a b "Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  11. ^ "Tauren Wells - Like You Love Me (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. November 29, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  12. ^ "Tauren Wells - Like You Love Me (Official Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. December 13, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Tauren Wells Chart History (Christian AC)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  15. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  16. ^ "Christian AC Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.