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Same God

"Same God" is a song performed by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship. It was released as the second single from their tenth live album, Lion (2022), on June 17, 2022.[1] The song was written by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Pat Barrett, and Steven Furtick.[2]

"Same God"
Live version cover
Single by Elevation Worship featuring Jonsal Barrientes
from the album Lion
ReleasedJune 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
Recorded2021
GenreContemporary worship music
Length8:01
LabelElevation Worship
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
Elevation Worship singles chronology
"Jireh"
(2022) 		"Same God"
(2022)
Alternative cover
Radio version cover
Radio version cover
Music videos
"Same God" on YouTube
"Same God" (Live from the Loft) on YouTube
"Same God" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Same God" peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming Elevation Worship's second chart-topping single. It has been certified gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3] At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, "Same God" was nominated for the Song of the Year award.[4]

Background

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On January 21, 2022, Elevation Worship released "Same God" featuring Jonsal Barrientes as the first promotional single in the lead-up to the release of its parent album, Lion (2022),[5] accompanied with its music video.[6] The radio version of "Same God" was released on June 17, 2022, making it the second single from the album.[7]

Chris Brown of Elevation Worship spoke about song, saying: "I hope the song portrays His character and nature in a way that takes people on a journey and reminds people that we're a part of a great cloud of witnesses that have seen this same faithful God make good on His promises to the generations before us, and those to come after."[8]

Composition

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"Same God" is a pop-centric piano ballad,[9] which is composed in the key of D♭ with a tempo of 72.5 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 4
4.[10] The lyrics of the song describe "the consistent and unchanging nature of God's wisdom, power, goodness and generosity toward His children."[11]

Critical reception

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Timothy Yap, reviewing for JubileeCast, opined in his review that the song "has the word "classic worship song" written all over it."[12] Jonathan Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review opined that "this 8 minute track (it's way too long!) sounds like we're treating God like a genie in a bottle ready to fulfil everything we want rather than what He wants. I'll admit though, this song does have passion and a firm belief that God will do miracles for us when we ask."[9]

Awards and nominations

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2023 GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated
[13]

Commercial performance

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"Same God" debuted at No. 21 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 5, 2022,[14] concurrently charting at number one on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart,[15] and at number 20 on the Christian Streaming Songs chart.[16] "Same God" debuted at No. 50 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated May 28, 2022.[17] The song peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts dated January 21, 2023.[18] "Same God" marks Elevation Worship's second Hot Christian Songs number one single and their third Christian Airplay number one single.[18] It is also the third song to simultaneous reach number one on both charts, after "Graves into Gardens" by Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake in February 2021, and "Overcomer" by Mandisa in September 2013.[18]

Music videos

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Elevation Worship released the music video for "Same God" featuring Jonsal Barrientes leading the song during an Elevation Church worship service, via YouTube on January 21, 2022.[19] The official lyric video for the song was issued by Elevation Worship through YouTube on March 4, 2022.[20] On June 17, 2022, Elevation Worship published the official audio video for the radio version of "Same God" on YouTube.[21]

On August 24, 2022, Elevation Worship published an acoustic performance video of the song on YouTube.[22] The video was recorded in the loft of a recently restored barn in Charlotte, North Carolina, showing Barrientes and Brandon Lake leading the song.

Track listing

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"Same God" (featuring Jonsal Barrientes)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Same God" (featuring Jonsal Barrientes)
  • Steven Furtick
  • Chris Brown
8:01
"Same God" (Radio Version)
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Same God" (Radio Version)
4:24

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[3] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various January 21, 2022 Live
(promotional release) 		Elevation Worship Records [33][34]
June 17, 2022 Radio
  • Digital download
  • streaming
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References

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  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 17, 2022). "Elevation Worship Shares "Same God" (Radio Version) - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "My Testimony | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "American single certifications – Elevation Worship – Same God". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Grein, Paul (August 9, 2023). "2023 GMA Dove Awards (Full Nominations List): Brandon Lake Leads – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Clarks, Jessie (January 21, 2022). "Elevation Worship Drops New Single "Same God" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  6. ^ Cluver, Ross (January 21, 2022). "Elevation Worship Releases New Single/Video 'Same God' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  7. ^ "Same God (Radio Version) (Single) by Elevation Worship | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  8. ^ Harper, Blessing (January 22, 2022). "7 Things to Know About Elevation Worship's "Lion" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Andre, Joshua (April 5, 2022). "Elevation Worship – LION | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  10. ^ "Same God by Elevation Worship". MultiTracks. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  11. ^ Augustina, John (March 13, 2022). "In "Lion," Elevation Worship Carves a Deep-Spirited Album - Afrocritik". Afrocritik. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  12. ^ Yap, Timothy (March 3, 2022). "Elevation Worship "LION" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "2023 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  15. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  16. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs – Billboard". Billboard. February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  17. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. May 28, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  18. ^ a b c Asker, Jim (January 19, 2023). "Elevation Worship Tops Hot Christian Songs & Christian Airplay Charts – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  19. ^ "Same God (Feat. Jonsal Barrientes) | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. January 21, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  20. ^ "Same God (feat. Jonsal Barrientes) | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship". YouTube. March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  21. ^ "Same God (Radio Version) | Elevation Worship". YouTube. June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  22. ^ "Same God (Live From The Loft) | feat. Jonsal Barrientes & Brandon Lake | Elevation Worship - YouTube". August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  24. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  25. ^ "Elevation Worship (Christian AC Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  26. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  27. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  28. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  29. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  30. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  31. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  32. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  33. ^ "Same God by Elevation Worship feat. Jonsal Barrientes on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. January 21, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  34. ^ "Same God (feat. Jonsal Barrientes) - Single by Elevation Worship | Spotify". Spotify. January 21, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  35. ^ "Same God (Radio Version) - Single by Elevation Worship on Apple Music". Spotify. June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
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