Lion (Elevation Worship song)

"Lion" (stylized in all-caps) is a song performed by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship featuring Chris Brown and Brandon Lake. The song was released as the fourth track on the live album of the same name on March 4, 2022.[1] The song was written by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Steven Furtick.[2]

"Lion"
Song by Elevation Worship featuring Chris Brown and Brandon Lake
from the album Lion
ReleasedMarch 4, 2022 (2022-03-04)
Recorded2021
GenreContemporary worship music
Length5:54
LabelElevation Worship
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
Music video
"Lion" on YouTube
"Lion" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Lion" debuted at No. 16 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]

Composition

"Lion" is composed in the key of F with a tempo of 67 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 4
4.[4]

Critical reception

Timothy Yap, reviewing for JubileeCast, opined about the song: "The title cut "Lion," with its various depictions of Christ as presented in the book of Revelation, shows depth and maturity in the team's scribing skills."[5] In an Afrocritik review, John Augustina said ""Lion" comprises high-octanes, and is beautifully crafted to encourage high praise followed by tranquil moments. Somehow, writing this, this track found its to way into my favourite playlist as I couldn’t help but listen over and over again. The vocal energy produced as they scream roar comes with a force that beckons even the hardest of souls."[6] Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media described the song in his review as "an anthemic, powerful melody."[7]

Commercial performance

Following the release of the album, "Lion" made its debut at No. 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[8] concurrently charting at No. 2 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[9]

Music videos

On March 4, 2022, Elevation Worship published the lyric video for the song on YouTube,[10] later releasing the official music video for "Lion" that same day.[11] The video shows Chris Brown and Brandon Lake leading the song during an Elevation Church worship service.

Charts
Chart performance for "Lion"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] 16

References
  1. "Elevation Worship Releasing New Album, LION, March 4th - JesusWired.com". JesusWired. February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  2. "Lion | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  3. "Elevation Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  4. "LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) by Elevation Worship". MultiTracks. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  5. Yap, Timothy (March 3, 2022). "Elevation Worship "LION" Album Review : Exclusives : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  6. Augustina, John (March 13, 2022). "In "Lion," Elevation Worship Carves a Deep-Spirited Album - Afrocritik". Afrocritik. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  7. Andre, Joshua (April 5, 2022). "Elevation Worship – LION | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  8. "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  9. "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  10. "LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship - YouTube". March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via YouTube.
  11. "LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship - YouTube". March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via YouTube.
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