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The song was made famous by the Christian rock band [[Newsboys]] in 2013 when they included it in their album ''[[Restart (Newsboys album)|Restart]]''. The songwriter Travis Ryan included a live version of the song in his own 2015 EP ''[[You Hold It All]]''. It was also included in his 2016 live album ''[[Until My Voice Is Gone]]'' both released on Integrity Music label.<ref name=gospelmusic/> |
The song was made famous by the Christian rock band [[Newsboys]] in 2013 when they included it in their album ''[[Restart (Newsboys album)|Restart]]''. The songwriter Travis Ryan included a live version of the song in his own 2015 EP ''[[You Hold It All]]''. It was also included in his 2016 live album ''[[Until My Voice Is Gone]]'' both released on Integrity Music label.<ref name=gospelmusic/> |
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In 2019, it was also recorded by Southern Gospel Artist, [[Triumphant Quartet]] for the Yes album as the last track of the album. According to hallels.com, Timothy Yap review of the album that the song is featured on, "Triumphant has done an excellent job in tackling the band's "We Believe." Rather than morphed into a Xerox copy of Newsboys, they made this great declaration of faith theirs, adding their signature harmonies to it."<ref>http://www.hallels.com/articles/20955/20190305/triumphant-quartet-yes-album-review.htm Accessed on June 16, 2019</ref> |
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==Context== |
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| "We Believe" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Newsboys | |
| from the album Restart | |
| Released | 2013 |
| Genre | CCM, Christian alternative rock |
| Length | 4:22 |
| Label | Sparrow |
| Songwriter(s) | Richie Fike, Matt Hooper and Travis Ryan |
| Producer(s) | Christopher Stevens |
| Music video | |
| "We Believe" on YouTube | |
"We Believe" is a Christian contemporary worship song. The song was written by Richie Fike, Matt Hooper and Travis Ryan[1] and copyrighted by Life Worship (PRS), Travis Ryan Music (ASCAP), Integrity Worship Music (ASCAP), Integrity's Praise! Music (BMI) (administered at CapitolCMGPublishing).
The song was made famous by the Christian rock band Newsboys in 2013 when they included it in their album Restart. The songwriter Travis Ryan included a live version of the song in his own 2015 EP You Hold It All. It was also included in his 2016 live album Until My Voice Is Gone both released on Integrity Music label.[1]
In 2019, it was also recorded by Southern Gospel Artist, Triumphant Quartet for the Yes album as the last track of the album. According to hallels.com, Timothy Yap review of the album that the song is featured on, "Triumphant has done an excellent job in tackling the band's "We Believe." Rather than morphed into a Xerox copy of Newsboys, they made this great declaration of faith theirs, adding their signature harmonies to it."[2]
Context
"We Believe" is mainly based on both the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed[3] translating the historic confession of the church's faith into a communal affirmation and helps the Christian church to contextualize its confession of faith in the Triune God (the Christian doctrine of the Trinity):[4] The song asserts a Christian's fundamental beliefs saying "let our faith be more than anthems, greater than the songs we sing". The refrain emphasizes faith and "belief in God the Father, in Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, the crucifixion, that Jesus conquered death with His Resurrection, and that Jesus is coming back again".[5]
The songwriter Travis Ryan describes the song as "just foundationally what we believe as a church".[3] Regarding the Newsboys having a commercial success with it, Travis Ryan commented: "God took that song on a journey, and He has used Newsboys to carry that song around the world."[3]
Awards and nominations
"We Believe" has been nominated for many awards including "Song of the Year" and "Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year" during the 46th GMA Dove Awards in 2015 and for "Worship Song of the Year" during 47th GMA Dove Awards in 2016. The Newsboys had performed the song live during the 44th GMA Dove Awards on October 15, 2013.
The song also won the KLOVE Fan Award as best song.[1]
In popular culture
The song was first used in the soundtrack of the theatrical movie God's Not Dead.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Gospel Music Association: Integrity Music's "We Believe" Songwriter Travis Ryan Simultaneously Releases Full Length Album + EP
- ^ http://www.hallels.com/articles/20955/20190305/triumphant-quartet-yes-album-review.htm Accessed on June 16, 2019
- ^ a b c Christian Music Archive: "We Believe" songwriter Travis Ryan releases 'You Hold It All' EP
- ^ B.H. Carroll: Seven Contemporary Worship Songs That Should Be Part of Every Church's Rotation
- ^ New Release Today: "We Believe" by Newsboys - Duncan Phillips talks about the importance of standing up and saying, 'This is who we are.'