| My Everything | |
| Album: | Mobile Orchestra |
| Released: | June 5, 2015 |
| Type: | Single |
| Label: | Republic |
| Producer: | Young |
| Prev Title: | Verge |
| Prev Year: | 2015 |
| Next Title: | Unbelievable |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
"My Everything" is a song by American electronica project Owl City. The song was released on June 5, 2015 as the second single from his fifth studio album, Mobile Orchestra.[1] The song reached number 22 the US Hot Christian Songs chart.
"My Everything" is about how important Christian faith is to Adam Young and how it is his priority to praise God.[2] 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."[3] Young also hoped that the song can serve as encouragement for those who feel spiritually weary or tired.[4]
Written and produced by Young, the track runs at 90 BPM and is in the key of F major.[5] Young's range in the song spans from the notes C4 to A5.[6]
"My Everything" was received with mixed reviews from music critics. Elise Cleary of Godtube called the track, "very meaningful with the catchy, but not overly done, music."[3] However, Chris Deville of Stereogum gave a negative review as he stated that the song is, "everything awful about the Christian music industry."[7]
The music video for "My Everything" premiered via Relevant on June 5, 2015.[8] 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.
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| Chart (2015) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea International Chart (GAON)[9] | 54 | |
| US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 5, 2015 | Digital download | Universal Republic Records | [11] |
| United States | July 31, 2015 | Christian radio | [12] |