Thank God I Do Explained

Thank God I Do
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Type:single
Artist:Lauren Daigle
Album:Lauren Daigle
Released:March 8, 2023
Recorded:2022–2023
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Length:
  • 4:18 (album version)
  • 3:40 (single version)
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Producer:Mike Elizondo
Prev Title:Tremble
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:These Are The Days
Next Year:2023

"Thank God I Do" is a song by Lauren Daigle, released on March 8, 2023, as the lead single from her eponymous fourth studio album (2023).

Background

Lauren Daigle explains that it emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns and uncertainties. Amid those experiences, the singer says she realized, "God puts very specific people in your life for a very specific reason. And I needed the people in my life at that time around me to keep my head above the water."[1]

Composition

"Thank God I Do" is originally in the key of G Major, with a tempo of 94 beats per minute.[2] Daigle's vocal range spans from D3 to C5 during the song.[3]

"Words and music for 'Thank God I Do' were written by Lauren Daigle and Jason Ingram, with Jeffrey Bhasker, Alecia Moore, and Nathaniel Ruess receiving writing credits for the interpolation of the song Just Give Me a Reason."[4] The song starts with G, Em, G, Em, G, Em, G, Em, C, G, Em, G, Em, G, Em, G, Em chord progression with lyrics "I've seen love come and I've seen love walk away. So many questions. Will any body ...".[5]

Critical reception

Jim Harrington from The Martin Independent Journal called it "absolutely amazing".[6]

Commercial performance

The single failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but reached number 11 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.[7] The song also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart on the issue week of May 20, 2023.This extended Daigle's record as the woman with the most No. 1's on the chart. While among all artists, Daigle is tied for fourth place with Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Chris Tomlin, and Matthew West.

Furthermore, the same week of May 20, 2023, it topped the Christian Digital Song Sales for a seventh week (2,000 sold in the United States May 5–11, according to Luminate) and it ranked at No. 3 on Christian Streaming Songs (2.4 million official streams, up 8% from the previous week) and No. 9 on Christian Airplay (4.4 million audience impressions, up 2%). Meanwhile it also rose to No. 16 on Adult Contemporary and No. 21 on Adult Pop Airplay.[8]

Live performances

Daigle performed the single on The Today Show on March 30, 2023.[9] As well as on Live with Kelly and Mark.[10]

Cover versions

Megan Danielle covered the song on American Idols Top 12 Performances in 2023.[11]

Music video

A music video for the single "Thank God I Do" was released on April 6, 2023.[12] The video sees Diagle covered in flowers. With intercuts of her singing on a porch, walking down a street, and in a house. In regards to the music videos concept, Diagle told People "Flowers are delicate and vibrant, a juxtaposition that is quite lovely. They can be easily damaged but also withstand rains and storms. This video embodies the delicate nature of the lyric along with the resilience of withstanding hardship," She continued "It was very important to me to have the sounds present on the track represented visually as well. The second the strings touched the bow, everyone in the room became remade. It was the moment that the typical rush of a video shoot became still and sobering. I'm deeply grateful to all who were a part."[13]

Track listings

  1. "Thank God I Do" – 4:18
  1. "Thank God I Do" (Radio Edit) – 3:40
  1. "Thank God I Do" (Instrumental) – 4:20
  1. "Thank God I Do" (Digital Farm Animals Summertime Mix) – 2:48
  1. "Thank God I Do" (Tempo Edition) – 3:42

Accolades

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YearCategoryResult
GMA Dove Award2023Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year[14]
2023Top Christian Song[15]
Grammy Awards2024Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song[16]

Credits and personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] 33
US Christian AC (Billboard)[18] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[19] 21
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[20] 42
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[21] 2
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[22] 10
US Christian AC (Billboard)[23] 7
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[24] 32

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
VariousMarch 8, 2023
United StatesChristian radio[25]
March 13, 2023[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Thank God I Do': Lauren Daigle Drops First Single From New Two-Part Album. Church Leaders. March 10, 2023. March 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: Key & BPM for Thank God I Do. TuneBat . March 19, 2023.
  3. Web site: Thank God I – Digital Music Sheets. Musicnotes. March 14, 2023 . March 19, 2023.
  4. Web site: June 20, 2023 . How Lauren Daigle's bathroom prayer led to "Thank God I Do". November 26, 2023. ABC Studios. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2023-06-20 . Lauren Daigle 'Thank God I Do' Sheet Music . 2023-06-20 . fresheetmusic.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: First listen: Lauren Daigle delivers gorgeous first single from new album. 8 March 2023 . April 9, 2023. Martin Independent Journal.
  7. Bubbling Under Hot 100 . Billboard. May 27, 2023.
  8. News: Lauren Daigle's 'Thank God I Do' Becomes Her Sixth No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs Chart. May 19, 2023.
  9. News: Lauren Daigle performs 'Thank God I Do' live on Today. April 30, 2023.
  10. News: Lauren Daigle Performs 'Thank God I Do' On Live With Kelly And Mark. August 22, 2023.
  11. Web site: Megan Danielle Covers Lauren Daigle's "Thank God I Do" On 'American Idol' Top 12 Results Show. May 19, 2023. April 23, 2023.
  12. News: Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do (Official Music Video). YouTube. May 19, 2023.
  13. News: Lauren Daigle Taps into Her Ethereal Side for the 'Thank God I Do' Music Video — Watch! (Exclusive). May 19, 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023 Winners The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards . October 20, 2023 . . October 20, 2023.
  15. Web site: Willman . Chris . 2023-10-26 . Taylor Swift, SZA, Morgan Wallen Lead Billboard Music Awards Nominations . 2023-11-03 . Variety . en-US.
  16. Willman . Chris . November 10, 2023 . 2024 Grammys Nominations Full List: SZA Leads With 9 Noms, Phoebe Bridgers Follows With 7 . Variety . November 10, 2023.
  17. Lauren Daigle Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales). July 4, 2023. Billboard.
  18. Lauren Daigle Chart History (Christian AC Airplay). Billboard. July 24, 2023.
  19. Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  20. Adult Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  21. Hot Christian Songs Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  22. Christian Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  23. Christian AC Airplay – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  24. Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  25. Web site: Contemporary Christian Future Releases Contemporary Christian Release Dates. All Access. April 23, 2023. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20230301214826/https://www.allaccess.com/christian/future-releases. March 1, 2023.
  26. Web site: Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases Hot Adult Contemporary Rock Songs and Release Dates. All Access. April 23, 2023. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20230313161239/https://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases. March 13, 2023.