Isaac (song) explained

Isaac
Cover:Isaac(Single)Hollyn.jpg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Hollyn
A-Side:Everything and More
Released:19 October 2018
Recorded:2018
Genre:
Length:4:00
Label:Gotee
Producer:
  • Chris “Dirty Rice” Mackey
  • Joseph Prielozny
Prev Title:All My Love
Prev Year:2018
Everything and More
Title2:Isaac
Next Title:You Won't
Next Year:2018

"Isaac" is a song recorded by Hollyn as the B-side for the song "Everything and More".

Background

The song is inspired by the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac in Genesis 22. Hollyn explained "I reflected upon this story, I realized how much it related to what I was going through. This song is about giving something that God gave you back to Him, even if it hurts."[1]

"Isaac" impacted Christian radio on October 23, 2018.[2]

Composition

"Isaac" is originally in the key of G Major, with a tempo of 92 beats per minute.[3]

Commercial performance

"Isaac" peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. The song spent four weeks on the chart.

Track listings

Digital download
  1. "Everything and More" featuring Aaron Cole  — 3:17
  2. "Isaac" — 4:00

Music video

A music video for "Isaac" was released on October 18, 2018, and was directed by Ezra Cohen.[4] The video shows Hollyn singing the song in a bedroom while she is dancing. The video has over half a million views on YouTube. A commentary video was released on October 31, 2018.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The story behind Isaac. Genius Lyrics . 29 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Hollyn – Isaac – Daily Play MPE®. October 23, 2018. Daily Play MPE®.
  3. Web site: Isaac By Hollyn . TuneBat . July 8, 2019.
  4. Web site: Isaac (Music Video). YouTube . October 18, 2018 . 3 December 2018.
  5. Web site: Isaac (Commentary Video). YouTube . October 31, 2018 . 29 December 2018.
  6. Web site: UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart. Cross Rhythms. November 2, 2020. November 2, 2020.