Footprints in the Sand
Leona Lewis
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You walked with me Footprints in the sand And helped me understand Where I'm going You walked with me When I was all alone With so much unknown Along the way I heard you say I promise you I'm always there When your heart is filled with sorrow And despair And I'll carry you When you need a friend You'll find my footprints in the sand I see my life Flash across the sky So many times have I Been so afraid And just when I Thought I lost my way You gave me strength to carry on Thats when I heard you say I promise you I'm always there When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair And I'll carry you When you need a friend You'll find my footprints in the sand When I'm weary Well I know you'll be there And I can feel you When you say I promise you I'm always there When your heart is filled with sadness and despair And I'll carry you When you need a friend You'll find my footprints in the sand When your heart is full of sadness and despair And I'll carry you When you need a friend You'll find my footprints in the sand
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Written by: Simon Cowell, Richard Page, David Kreuger, Per Magnusson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Footprints in the Sand" is a song co-written by Leona Lewis, Simon Cowell, David Kreuger, Per Magnusson, and Richard Page.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of Leona Lewis' debut studio album, "Spirit", which was released in 2007.
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Inspirational SourceThe song takes its title and theme from a Christian poem, which talks about how God is with a person, even in times of struggle, symbolized by two sets of footprints in the sand. In times of hardship, there is only one set of footprints as God carries the person through their struggles.
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Release DateIt was released on March 9, 2008 as a double A-side with "Better in Time."
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Charity BenefitThe song was used as the 2008 Sport Relief charity single, with all proceeds from sales going to aid disadvantaged people in the UK and the poorest countries in the world.
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Song Genre"Footprints in the Sand" is classified under the pop and R&B genres.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its emotional depth and Leona Lewis's vocal performance. It has been described as 'heart wrenching' and 'inspiring'.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Footprints in the Sand" was shot in Johannesburg and Cape Town and features scenes of Lewis visiting poverty-stricken residents and comforting a child.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 25 on the UK singles chart. In the US, it did not chart as a single, but the album "Spirit" reached number one on the Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesLeona Lewis has performed the song live at several key events including her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2008 and during the X Factor finale in 2006, the show that launched her music career.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by multiple artists globally, showcasing its universal appeal and timeless message.
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