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Son of David (song)

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"Son of David"
Song by Ryan Ellis featuring Brandon Lake
from the album Ryan Ellis
ReleasedJuly 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)
GenreContemporary worship music
Length3:09
LabelProvident Label Group
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Joshua Silverberg
  • Tedd Tjornhom
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

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"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
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Critical reception

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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

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"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

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Ryan Ellis released the official lyric video of "Son of David" featuring Brandon Lake through his YouTube channel on July 15, 2022.[8]

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 15, 2022). "Ryan Ellis Releases Debut Self-titled Album | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Son Of David | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 28, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Son of David by Ryan Ellis, Brandon Lake". MultiTracks. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 6, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Ryan Ellis - Son of David (Official Lyric Video) ft. Brandon Lake - YouTube". July 15, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
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