Isaac (Hollyn song)
"Isaac" is a song recorded by Hollyn as the B-side for the song "Everything and More".
"Isaac" | ||||
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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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Hollyn singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Isaac" on YouTube |
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.
Music video
A music video for "Isaac" was released on October 18, 2018, and was directed by Ezra Cohen.[4] The video shows Hollyn singing the song in a bedroom while she is dancing. The video has over half a million views on YouTube. A commentary video was released on October 31, 2018.[5]
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] |
References
- "The story behind Isaac". Genius Lyrics. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "Hollyn – Isaac – Daily Play MPE®". Daily Play MPE®. October 23, 2018.
- "Isaac By Hollyn". TuneBat. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- "Isaac (Music Video)". YouTube. October 18, 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- "Isaac (Commentary Video)". YouTube. October 31, 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "Hollyn Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- "UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart". Cross Rhythms. November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.