Son of David (song) explained

Son of David
Type:	song
Artist:	Ryan Ellis featuring Brandon Lake
Album:	Ryan Ellis
Genre:	Contemporary worship music
Label:	Provident Label Group
Producer:	Joshua Silverberg Tedd Tjornhom

"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.

Composition

"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 .^[3]

Critical reception

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."^[4]

Commercial performance

"Son of David" made its debut at number 46 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated November 12, 2022.^[5]

"Son of David" debuted at number 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated December 10, 2022,^[6]

Music video

Ryan Ellis released the official lyric video of "Son of David" featuring Brandon Lake through his YouTube channel on July 15, 2022.^[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Son of David"

Chart (2022–2023)	Peak position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)^[8]	18
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)^[9]	37

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ryan Ellis Releases Debut Self-titled Album CCM Magazine . Clarks . Jessie . July 15, 2022 . . February 4, 2023.
2. Web site: Son Of David Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music SongSelect® . SongSelect . CCLI . February 4, 2023.
3. Web site: Son of David by Ryan Ellis, Brandon Lake . MultiTracks . February 4, 2023.
4. Web site: Ryan Ellis & Brandon Lake Cry Out For Mercy From the King in "Son of David" Air1 Worship Music . Clinebell . Katie . October 20, 2022 . . February 4, 2023.
5. Christian Airplay - Billboard . November 8, 2022 . . February 4, 2023.
6. Hot Christian Songs - Billboard . December 6, 2022 . . February 4, 2023.
7. Web site: Ryan Ellis - Son of David (Official Lyric Video) ft. Brandon Lake - YouTube . July 15, 2022 . . February 4, 2023.
8. Hot Christian Songs - Billboard . December 28, 2022 . . February 4, 2023.
9. Christian Airplay - Billboard . January 25, 2023 . . February 4, 2023.
10. Web site: Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . February 7, 2024.