You Reign

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About You Reign

"You Reign" is a song written and performed by Christian rock band MercyMe. The song was co-written by Bart Millard, Barry Graul, and Steven Curtis Chapman, and was released as the second single from their fifth studio album, All That Is Within Me. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and No. 1 on the Christian AC Monitored and Soft AC/Inspo chart. It ranked No. 5 on the 2008 year-end Hot Christian AC chart, and No. 6 on the year-end Hot Christian Songs chart, and was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 40th GMA Dove Awards and for "Best Gospel Song" at the 51st Grammy Awards.  


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2013
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Even before there was a drop in the ocean
Even before there was a star in the sky
Even before the world was put in motion
You were on Your throne
You were on Your throne

You reign
Glory in the highest
You reign
Let creation testify by Your name
Every knee will bow and every tongue proclaim
That Jesus reigns

Even before Your hand made the heavens
Even before the breath of all mankind
Even before we had to be forgiven
You were on Your throne
You were on Your throne

You reign
Glory in the highest
You reign
Let creation testify by Your name
Every knee will bow and every tongue proclaim
That Jesus reigns

Yesterday, today and forever
You are God who was, and is, and is to come

You reign
Glory in the highest
You reign

You reign
Glory in the highest
You reign
Let creation testify by Your name
Every knee will bow and every tongue proclaim
Let every tongue proclaim
Let every tongue proclaim
That Jesus reigns

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MercyMe

MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. more »

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Written by: Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Steven Curtis Chapman

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12 facts about this song

Genres
"You Reign" falls under the genres of Contemporary Christian Music and Christian Pop.
Album Information
The song "You Reign" is a part of the studio album titled "All That Is Within Me" which was released by MercyMe in 2007.
Chart Ranking
"You Reign" was a popular song and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart in 2008.
Song Duration
The runtime of the song "You Reign" is approximately 3 minutes and 49 seconds, quite a regular length for pop/contemporary music.
Songwriters
"You Reign" was written by two members of MercyMe, Bart Millard and Barry Graul, along with Steve Fee.
Song Theme & Lyrics
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of God's power and majesty, with direct references to His reign over the world.
Musical Composition
From a musical perspective, "You Reign" is a blend of upbeat and energetic instrumentals with a smooth and uplifting vocal line.
Live Performance
"You Reign" is often featured in MercyMe's live concert setlists due to its popularity and positive crowd response.
Recognition
"You Reign" is considered one of MercyMe's stand-out songs and is often identified with their unique musical style.
Music Video
The official music video of "You Reign" showcases the band members performing the song in a studio setting.
Cover Versions
Despite being a popular song, there are few professionally recorded cover versions of "You Reign". It's primarily covered by church choirs and individual artists on various digital platforms such as YouTube.
Audience Reception
"You Reign" has been praised for its inspiring lyrics and high-energy performance, making it a favorite among MercyMe listeners.

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