My Everything (Owl City Song)
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"My Everything" is a song by American
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project Owl City. The song was released on June 5, 2015 as the second single from his fifth studio album, ''
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''. The song reached number 22 the US
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chart.


Background and composition

"My Everything" is about how important Christian faith is to Adam Young and how it is his priority to praise God. He stated: Furthermore, Young stated that the song is about "running to God when he's filled with fear, when trouble comes and when he's knocked down." Young also hoped that the song can serve as encouragement for those who feel spiritually weary or tired. Written and produced by Young, the track runs at 90 BPM and is in the key of
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. Young's range in the song spans from the notes C4 to A5.


Critical reception

"My Everything" was received with mixed reviews from music critics. Elise Cleary of
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called the track, "very meaningful with the catchy, but not overly done, music." However, Chris Deville of
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gave a negative review as he stated that the song is, "everything awful about the Christian music industry."


Music video

The music video for "My Everything" premiered via ''
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'' on June 5, 2015. The video was directed by Eric Ulbrich and Kylie Eaton. The music video was shot in Los Angeles and showcases Young walking through a forest in a day-and-night cycle. It was composed of just 6 shots being placed accordingly with each section of the song.


Personnel

Musicians * Adam Young – composer, producer Production * Bryan Fowler – assistant mixing engineer * Jerricho Scroggins – assistant mixing engineer * Christopher Stevens – mixing *
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– mastering


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Release history


References

{{Owl City 2015 songs 2015 singles Owl City songs