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Confidence (Sanctus Real song)

"Confidence" is a song by American Christian rock band Sanctus Real. The song was released as the third single from their 2018 album Changed on February 23, 2018.[1] The song peaked at No. 10 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming their fifth Top 10 single in over seven years.[2] It also crossed over to the Hot Rock Songs chart, peaking at No. 17. The song is played in an A major key, and 167 beats per minute.[3]

"Confidence"
Single by Sanctus Real
from the album Changed
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
Recorded2017–2018
GenreChristian alternative rock, Christian rock, rock
Length3:01
LabelFramework, Provident Distribution
Songwriter(s)
  • Dustin Lolli
  • Chris Rohman
  • Ethan Hulse
  • Matt Armstrong
Producer(s)
  • Matt Armstrong
  • Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real singles chronology
"Safe In My Father's Arms"
(2017) 		"Confidence"
(2018) 		"Unstoppable God"
(2019)
Music video
"Confidence" on YouTube

Background edit

"Confidence" was released as the third single from their eighth studio album Changed.[4] The song was released to Christian radio the same day. The band explained the meaning of the song in a video on their YouTube channel,“Confidence is a prayer. It’s a prayer to see the world selflessly. Not a prayer to be in the lion’s den but a prayer to have such unshakable faith in the kingdom of heaven that we are willing to go through dangerous things.Moses never made it to the promise land. He only was able to view it, but his hope was in God’s plan for God’s people. The plan that he contributed to. He knew it was so much bigger than himself. Confidence is a prayer to see this big picture, to walk humbly, to do what you feel He has called you to do. The truth is real confidence comes from real belief. Belief in a creator that does see this big picture, who does call the unqualified to do unimaginably big things.”[5][6]

Commercial performance edit

It debuted at No. 48 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart on the issue week of February 24, 2018.[7] After a long, thirty-six week climb, it finally reached the Top 10.[8] It peaked at No. 7.[9] It debuted at No. 16 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, their highest debut in their career.[10] On its thirteenth week, it reached the Top 10, peaking at No. 10.[11] It continued its Christian radio dominance by cracking the top 10 on the Nielsen AC Monitored charts at radio, and was as high as No. 2 on AC indicator.[12] After twenty-eight weeks, it departed from the Christian Songs chart.[13]

The song also crossed over to the Hot Rock Songs chart, debuting at No. 43.[14] It peaked at No. 17.[15]

Music video edit

The music video for the single "Confidence" was released on February 23, 2018.[16] The video features the band performing the track in a dimly lit room.[17]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Certifications for "Confidence"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[26] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Changed by Sanctus Real". iTunes. April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Casting Crowns Hit Milestone on Hot Christian Songs chart With 'Only Jesus'". Billboard. November 1, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Key & BPM for Confidence by Sanctus Real". Tunebat. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "'Confidence' propels Sanctus Real to new heights". TheBlade. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sanctus Real - Confidence (Behind The Song)". YouTube. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "Behind The Song: Sanctus Real Shares The Heart Behind Their Single "Confidence"". FreeCCM. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "Music: Christian Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "Music: Christian Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  9. ^ "Music: Christian Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  10. ^ "Music: Christian Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "Music: Christian Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  12. ^ "BDSRadio Charts". charts.bdsradio.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  13. ^ "Music: Christian Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  14. ^ "Music: Rock Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  15. ^ "Music: Rock Music Chart - Billboard Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  16. ^ "SANCTUS REAL CONFIDENCE - Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  17. ^ "Sanctus Real Launches "Confidence" From Upcoming Record". TheChristianBeat. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  18. ^ "Casting Crowns - Christian AC History". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  19. ^ "Sanctus Real Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  20. ^ "Sanctus Real Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  21. ^ "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  22. ^ "Sanctus Real Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  23. ^ "Christian Airplay - Year-End 2018 - Billboard". Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  24. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  25. ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  26. ^ "American single certifications – Sanctus Real – Confidence". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
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