Back to God
Reba McEntire
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Oh have you looked around Have you heard the sound Of Mama's cryin' Or do you turn away When you see the face Of the innocent dyin' In these darkest days Are you not afraid That it's too late You gotta get down on your knees, believe Fold your hands and beg and plead Gotta keep on praying You gotta cry, rain tears of pain Pound the floor and scream His name 'Cause we're still worth saving Can't go on like this and live like this We can't love like this We gotta give this world back to God Have you lost a love? Do you feel like givin' up? Has your heart been broken? Are your kids okay? Will they come home safe? Do you lie there hoping? You can make a wish, you can knock on wood Oh it won't do no good You gotta get down on your knees, believe Fold your hands and beg and plead Gotta keep on praying You gotta cry, rain tears of pain Pound the floor and scream His name 'Cause we're still worth saving Can't go on like this and live like this We can't love like this We gotta give this world back to God You gotta get down on your knees, believe Fold your hands and beg and plead Keep on praying You gotta cry, rain tears of pain Pound the floor and scream His name 'Cause we're still worth saving Can't go on like this and live like this We can't love like this You can hope the best Make a wish The only answer is We give this world back to God Oh, give it back
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Written by: Dallas Davidson, Randy Houser
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"Back to God" was released as a single in 2017 from Reba McEntire's thirty second studio album, "Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope." The song peaked at number 1 on Billboard Christian Airplay chart, marking her first number 1 in that genre.
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Song's ThemeThe song has a strong faith-based theme, acting as a rally-cry for listeners to give their troubles and strife "Back to God." It presents a message of seeking solace in faith during difficult times.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Back to God," directed by Mason Dixon, features Reba McEntire in a church. The visuals enhance the song’s message of seeking redemption and hope through faith.
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Song's WriterThe song was written by Dallas Davidson and Randy Houser. Although initially performed by Randy Houser on his 2008 album "Anything Goes," it was not released as a single and gained widespread recognition only after being covered by Reba McEntire.
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Award Nominations"Back to God" helped Reba McEntire earn a nomination for Female Video of the Year at the 2017 CMT Awards.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope" itself won a Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.
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Live PerformancesReba McEntire performed this song at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2017, impressing the audience with her powerful, emotive rendition.
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CollaborationsMcEntire recorded a duet version of "Back to God" with contemporary Christian artist Lauren Daigle, further solidifying the song's position within the Christian music category.
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Song's ReputationDue to its strong faith and hope messages, the song has become one of Reba McEntire's most loved songs, highlighting her versatility as an artist and her ability to transcend different music genres.
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PurposeReba McEntire has mentioned in many interviews that she chose to record and perform "Back to God" with the intention of providing comfort, hope, and solace to her listeners through its positive and uplifting message.
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