"Gratitude" is a song by Brandon Lake. The song was released on June 3, 2022, as the third single from his second studio album, '' House of Miracles'' (2020). Lake co-wrote the song with Benjamin Hastings and

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. Jacob Sooter worked on the production of the single. The song peaked at number one on the US

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chart published by '' Billboard''. At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, "Gratitude" was nominated for Song of the Year and Worship Recorded Song of the Year awards.

Background

"Gratitude" was released as a track on his second studio album, '' House of Miracles'', on August 14, 2020 via Bethel Music. The radio version of "Gratitude" was released on June 3, 2022, making it the third single from the album.

Writing and development

Brandon Lake shared in interview with ''Billboard'' that song came about during a trip to Australia to co-write with friends who were in Hillsong. During a writing session with Benjamin Hastings at his apartment overlooking the Sydney Opera House, Lake discussed with Hastings over how they had nothing to God that is impressive, and how humbling it was, thus inspiring the lyrics of the song. Unsatified with the initial production around the song, Lake decided to record the song in one-take with an acoustic guitar for an organic feel, the production of the final version being done afterward.

Composition

"Gratitude" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 78 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .

Critical reception

Joshua Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media opined that "Gratitude" was "an album highlight, as we hear Brandon’s earnest emotion and raw honesty here, in pure unbridled praise and worship to God, on a song that would fit right at home on a Singalong album from

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." JubileeCast's Timothy Yap wrote in his review: "Overwhelmed by the grace of God, this song finds Lake so enthralled in the beauty of Christ that his only response is simply to sing hallelujah to Jesus." Rob Allwright, reviewing for One Man In The Middle, said the contemplative sound was executed brilliantly on "Gratitude" explaining that "maybe it's more because of the subject matter which feels more heartfelt and genuine. There's a bit of a raw passion that comes out as the bridge echoes through with some great vocal work." Katie Clinebell of Air1 described the song as "Brandon Lake’s humble offering of thanksgiving to an infinite God. This gentle ballad explores the tension between Lake’s overwhelming gratitude towards God and the corresponding awareness of the limitations of his own finite humanity."

Awards and nominations

Commercial performance

"Gratitude" made its debut at number 45 on ''Billboard'''s

chart dated February 6, 2021. The song reached number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 4, 2023, with significant gains in airplay, digital downloads and streaming. "Gratitude" is Lake's second Hot Christian Songs chart-topping single since his feature on

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" reached the summit in February 2021, while also marking his first number one single as a lead artist. "Gratitude" debuted at number 37 on the US

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chart dated July 30, 2022.

Music videos

Bethel Music released the official audio video of "Gratitude" through their YouTube channel on August 28, 2020. On September 23, 2020, Bethel Music published the official acoustic performance video of the song, being performed by Brandon Lake, on YouTube. On February 3, 2021, Bethel Music released the live performance video of "Gratitude" on YouTube. On June 7, 2022, Brandon Lake released the lyric video for the radio version of "Gratitude" via YouTube.

Performances

Brandon Lake performed "Gratitude" on the set of the television drama ''The Chosen'', the performance being featured on a Christmas special episode titled "Christmas With The Chosen: The Messengers".

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

I Am They version

On March 11, 2022, Nevada-based CCM band I Am They released their own cover of the song featuring Cheyenne Mitchell as the lead single to their

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, ''Chapel Sessions'' (2022).

Commercial performance

The I Am They version of "Gratitude" debuted at number 35 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart dated October 22, 2022.

Music videos

On March 11, 2022, I Am They released the audio video for the song. I Am They released the official Chapel Sessions video for "Gratitude" featuring Cheyenne Mitchell through their YouTube channel on September 16, 2022.

Charts

Release history

Other versions

* The Worship Initiative released their rendition of the song on their album, ''The Worship Initiative, Vol. 30'' (2022). * ''The Voice'' Season 22 contestant Bodie performed "Gratitude" as his dedication song during the finale on December 12, 2022.

References

External links

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