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Come What May (We Are Messengers song)

"Come What May" is a song by American worship band We Are Messengers. The song was released as the lead single to their third studio album, Wholehearted (2021), on 11 June 2021.[1] The song was written by Darren Mulligan and Jeff Pardo.[2] Jeff Pardo produced the single.

"Come What May"
Single by We Are Messengers
from the album Wholehearted
Released11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)
GenreCCM
Length3:21
LabelWord Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Darren Mulligan
  • Jeff Pardo
Producer(s)Jeff Pardo
We Are Messengers singles chronology
"Image of God"
(2021) 		"Come What May"
(2021) 		"God You Are"
(2022)
Come What May +
"Come What May +" cover
Cory Asbury singles chronology
"Egypt (Studio Version)"
(2021) 		"Come What May +"
(2021) 		"You Will Be Found"
(2022)
Music videos
"Come What May" on YouTube
"Come What May" (Lyrics) on YouTube
"Come What May +" on YouTube
"Come What May +" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Come What May" peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3] The song also went on to peak at No. 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. At the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, "Come What May" was nominated for the GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year.[4]

Background edit

On 11 June 2021, We Are Messengers released "Come What May" as the lead single to their third studio album, Wholehearted (2021).[5] The single impacted Christian radio stations in the United States on 16 July 2021.[6] On 10 September 2021, We Are Messengers released a new version of the song, titled "Come What May +" featuring Cory Asbury.[7]

Darren Mulligan shared that the song was inspired his parents, saying:[8]

They learned that circumstances did not determine their joy or fullness of life. And that come what may that had everything they needed. Because they belonged. They’d been loved by those who came before them and are loved by those who cherish them now.

Composition edit

"Come What May" is composed in the key of F♯ with a tempo of 86.5 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8.[9]

Reception edit

Critical response edit

Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media described the song in his review as "a song that ticks all the right boxes. It has soaring harmonies and a great melodic hook. It has Darren's trademark Irish accent coming through in the song, as well as the song itself being one of triumphing over whatever comes our way."[10] Andre however, noted that the song was not as catchy nor as memorable as "Everything Comes Alive" or "Maybe It's Ok".[10] Jesus Freak Hideout's Joel Zaloum noted that "there's a certain conviction in Mulligan's voice and writing, as of someone who isn't just checking off boxes or using 'Christianese,' but one who's experienced God's forgiveness personally" which made the track "immensely powerful."[11] Kelly Meade in her Today's Christian Entertainment's review, said the song is "a faith-filled anthem declaring a trust in the steadiness of Jesus through everything we face in life."[12]

Accolades edit

Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2022 GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated
[13]

Commercial performance edit

"Come What May" debuted at No. 45 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated 17 July 2021.[14] "Come What May" reached No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart dated 29 January 2022.[15]

"Come What May" debuted at No. 45 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated 7 August 2021.[16]

Music videos edit

We Are Messengers uploaded the official lyric video of "Come What May" on YouTube on 11 June 2021.[17] The music video of "Come What May" was published on We Are Messengers' YouTube channel on 30 July 2021.[18][19] The "Come What May +" official music video and lyric video were released via YouTube on 10 September 2021.[20][21]

Track listing edit

"Come What May"[22]
No.TitleLength
1."Come What May"3:21
"Come What May +"[23]
No.TitleLength
1."Come What May +" (with Cory Asbury)3:21
2."Come What May (Acoustic) +" (with Cory Asbury)3:25
Total length:6:46

Charts edit

Release history edit

Release dates and formats for "Come What May"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various 11 June 2021 Album
Word Entertainment [22]
United States 16 July 2021 Christian radio [33]
Various 10 September 2021 +
(with Cory Asbury)
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 [23]

References edit

  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (11 June 2021). "We Are Messengers Releases Anthemic "Come What May" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Come What May | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b "We Are Messengers Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  4. ^ Longs, Herb (10 August 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  5. ^ Young, Abby (11 June 2021). "We Are Messengers Releases Anthemic Single "Come What May" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ^ ""Come What May" by We Are Messengers - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotion. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  7. ^ Clarks, Jessie (10 September 2021). "We Are Messengers Debut New Version Of "Come What May" Feat. Cory Asbury - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  8. ^ "The Story Behind "Come What May" by We Are Messengers — The Promise FM". The Promise FM. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Come What May by We Are Messengers". MultiTracks. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  10. ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (28 June 2021). "We Are Messengers – Come What May – Single | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  11. ^ Zaloum, Joel (9 October 2021). "Jesusfreakhideout.com: We Are Messengers, "Wholehearted" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  12. ^ Thigpen, Abby (12 October 2021). "We Are Messengers 'Wholehearted' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Avada. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  13. ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. 10 August 2022. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  15. ^ Asker, Jim (26 January 2022). "We Are Messengers Earn First No. 1 on Christian Airplay Chart – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  16. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  17. ^ "We Are Messengers - Come What May (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "We Are Messengers - Come What May (Official Music Video) - YouTube". 30 July 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ Longs, Herb (30 July 2021). "We Are Messengers "Come What May" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  20. ^ "We Are Messengers - Come What May (feat. Cory Asbury) [Official Music Video] - YouTube". 10 September 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ "We Are Messengers - Come What May (feat. Cory Asbury) [Official Lyric Video] - YouTube". 10 September 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ a b "Come What May - Single by We Are Messengers on Apple Music". United States. Apple Inc. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022 – via Apple Music.
  23. ^ a b "Come What May + - Single by We Are Messengers, Cory Asbury | Spotify". 10 September 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2022 – via Spotify.
  24. ^ "We Are Messengers Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  25. ^ "We Are Messengers Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  26. ^ "We Are Messengers Chart History |". Billboard. Christian AC Airplay Chart. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  27. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  28. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  29. ^ "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  30. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  31. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  32. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  33. ^ "Curb-Word Promo Team on Instagram: "Come What May is impacting NOW!! 🏠 We cannot wait to blare this song on our ride to work! 🔊 #ComeWhatMay #curbwordpromo"". Instagram. 16 July 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

External links edit

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