Until the Whole World Hears
Casting Crowns
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Lord I want to feel your heart And see the world through your eyes I want to be your hands and feet I want to live a life that leads Ready yourselves Ready yourselves Let us shine the light of Jesus in the darkest night Ready yourselves Ready yourselves May the powers of darkness tremble as our praises rise Until the whole world hears Lord we are calling out Lifting up Your name for all to hear the sound Like voices in the wilderness we're crying out As the day draws near We'll sing until the whole world hears Lord let your sleeping giant arise Catch the demons by surprise Holy nation sanctified Let this be our battle cry Ready yourselves Ready yourselves Let us shine the light of Jesus in the darkest night Ready yourselves Ready yourselves May the powers of darkness tremble as our praises rise Until the whole world hears Lord we are calling out Lifting up Your name for all to hear the sound Like voices in the wilderness we're crying out As the day draws near We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears Want to be your hands and feet Want to be a life that leads To see you set the captive free Until the whole world hears And I pray that they will see more of you and less of me Lord I want my life to be the song You sing Until the whole world hears Lord we are calling out Lifting your name up for all to hear the sound Like voices in the wilderness we're crying out As the day draws near We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears We'll sing until the whole world hears
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Written by: BERNIE HERMS, JASON MCARTHUR, MARK HALL, ROGER GLIDEWELL
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24 facts about this song
Release Date- The song "Until the Whole World Hears" by Casting Crowns was released on August 26, 2009, as part of the album with the same name.
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Album Achievement- The “Until the Whole World Hears” album went on to sell over 167,000 copies in just the first week of its release, landing at #4 on Billboard 200 and #1 on the Christian Albums list.
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Band Lineup- The band members involved in producing this album include Mark Hall as lead vocals, Juan DeVevo on guitar, Melodee DeVevo on violin, Megan Garrett on piano, Hector Cervantes on guitar, Chris Huffman on bass guitar, and Brian Scoggin on drums.
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Musical Style- The song blends Christian pop, rock, and contemporary genres, creating a sound that is uniquely Casting Crowns.
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Song Theme- "Until The Whole World Hears" underscores a strong Christian message, focusing on the power of spreading God's word and love until everyone hears it.
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Live Performances- The song became one of the band's core concert performances during their "Until the Whole World Hears" tour, serving as an anchor point of their setlist.
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Song Length- "Until The Whole World Hears" has a duration of 5 minutes and 3 seconds.
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Studio- The song was recorded at Zoo Studio in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Production Team- "Until The Whole World Hears" was produced by Mark A. Miller, who is also the band's manager and was the founder of the band's label, Beach Street Records.
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Chart Performance- The song achieved success on Christian radio, and the album itself peaked at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart for multiple weeks.
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Critical Reception- Critics have generally praised the band's lyrical depth and resonance in their music, specifically citing "Until The Whole World Hears" as an example of their ability to evoke emotion and passion while stressing the importance of faith.
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Commercial Success- As of 2020, the album "Until The Whole World Hears" has been certified Platinum by RIAA, having sold over 1,000,000 copies.
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Awards- In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.
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Genre Classification"Until The Whole World Hears" is categorized as Contemporary Christian Music, a genre that combines elements of pop, rock, worship, and country music but centers around faith-based lyrics.
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Album DetailsThis song is the title track from Casting Crown's fourth studio album, "Until The Whole World Hears", which was released on November 17, 2009.
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Songwriter's InspirationLead vocalist Mark Hall was inspired to write "Until The Whole World Hears" based on a desire to spread the gospel and God's love across the world.
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Commercial SuccessThe album "Until The Whole World Hears" was commercially successful, selling over 167,000 copies in the first week and debuting at number 4 on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, as well as the whole album, received generally favorable reviews from critics, with many praising the band's powerful lyrics and passionate performances.
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AwardsThe album, "Until The Whole World Hears", was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.
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TourTo support the album, Casting Crowns also went on a corresponding "Until The Whole World Hears" tour, which was well-received and popular among audiences.
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Significant LyricsThe song's lyrics, "Lord I want to feel your heart and see the world through your eyes," demonstrate the band's mission to understand and emulate God's unconditional love.
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Band's InfluenceCasting Crowns is one of the most successful Contemporary Christian Music bands in history, with their songs often reaching top positions on Christian Music charts.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Until The Whole World Hears" reached number 17 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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LongevityDespite being over a decade old, "Until The Whole World Hears" continues to be a beloved and frequently played song in many Christian gatherings and radio stations around the world.
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