Isaac (song)
2018 single by Hollyn
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"Isaac" is a song recorded by Hollyn as the B-side for the song "Everything and More".
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| Single by Hollyn | ||||
| A-side | "Everything and More" | |||
| Released | 19 October 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 4:00 | |||
| Label | Gotee | |||
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Background
The song is inspired by the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac in Genesis 22. Hollyn explained "I reflected upon this story, I realized how much it related to what I was going through. This song is about giving something that God gave you back to Him, even if it hurts."[1]
"Isaac" impacted Christian radio on October 23, 2018.[2]
Composition
"Isaac" is originally in the key of G Major, with a tempo of 92 beats per minute.[3]
Commercial performance
"Isaac" peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. The song spent four weeks on the chart.
Track listings
- Digital download
- "Everything and More" featuring Aaron Cole — 3:17
- "Isaac" — 4:00
Music video
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart[7] | 9 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | October 23, 2018 | Christian radio | Gotee | [2] |