By the Grace of God

Katy Perry

About By the Grace of God

"By the Grace of God" is a song by American singer Katy Perry from her fourth studio album, Prism (2013), included as the standard edition's final track. The song was written and produced by Perry and Canadian record producer Greg Wells. It was conceived following Perry's divorce from English actor and comedian Russell Brand. This initially made Perry consider making a "darker" album, but instead was channeled into the song. Throughout its autobiographical lyrics, Perry is depicted finding her strength and standing up for herself. The track was first unveiled at Perry's headlining set at the 2013 Apple Music Festival. Upon the release of Prism, "By the Grace of God" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated its vulnerability and picked it as one of the musical highlights from the album, but criticized its placement on the record. Following the album's release, it has entered various musical charts due to strong digital downloads. 


Year:
2013
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Was 27 surviving my return to Saturn
A long vacation didn't sound so bad
Was full of secrets locked up tight like iron melting
Running on empty, so out of gas

Thought I wasn't enough and I wasn't so tough
Laying on the bathroom floor
We were living on a fault line
And I felt the fault was all mine
Couldn't take it any more

By the grace of God (there was no other way)
I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay)
I put one foot in front of the other and I
Looked in the mirror and decided to stay
Wasn't gonna let love take me out
That way

I thank my sister for keeping my head above the water
When the truth was like swallowing sand
Now every morning
There is no more morning oh I
Can finally see myself again

I know I am enough
Possible to be loved
It was not about me
Now I have to rise above
Let the universe call the bluff
Yeah the truth will set you free

By the grace of God (there was no other way)
I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay)
I put one foot in front of the other and I
Looked in the mirror and decided to stay
Wasn't gonna let love take me out

That way no
There ain't no
Not in the name of love
In the name of love (in the name of love)
That way
There ain't no
I'm not giving up

By the grace of God
I picked myself back up
I put one foot in front of the other and I
Looked in the mirror (looked in the mirror)
Looked in the mirror (looked in the mirror)

By the grace of God (there was no other way)
I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay)
I put one foot in front of the other and I
Looked in the mirror and decided to stay
Wasn't gonna let love take me out
That way

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Katy Perry

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Perry was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California around the influence of goth music. more »

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Written by: Greg Wells, Katy Perry

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"By the Grace of God" is categorized into Pop genre.
Album
It is from her fourth studio album titled "Prism," which was released in October 2013.
Songwriting Credits
Katy Perry, along with Greg Wells, had written the lyrics for the song.
Topics Addressed
The song deals with serious topics, including depression, self-doubt, and suicidal thoughts that Perry experienced following her divorce from Russell Brand.
Emotional Performance
This song is notably emotional and raw, differing from much of Perry’s typically upbeat and energetic discography.
Credits in Production
The production of the song was managed by both Katy Perry and Greg Wells.
Grammy Performance
Katy Perry performed "By the Grace of God" live at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in January 2014.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, appreciating Katy Perry for opening up on her personal issues and delivering a powerful emotional ballad.
Chart Performance
"By the Grace of God" peaked at number 60 on the UK Singles Chart and 84 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Song Structure
The song uses traditional pop structure, with a running length of 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
Inspirational Message
"By the Grace of God" serves as an inspirational anthem, encouraging listeners to find strength in their moments of weakness.
Recording location
This song was recorded in Rocket Carousel Studio, Los Angeles, California.
Personification
The song's lyrics include strong personification, with Perry likening herself to a cat, using her nine lives to rise above her troubles and saying that “By the grace of God, I picked myself back up.”
Suicidal Thoughts
This is the first time Katy Perry discussed her suicidal thoughts in a song, highlighting her vulnerability.
Musical Elements
The song incorporates melodramatic piano and drums, coupled with Perry's strong vocal delivery.

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