Count 'Em

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"I was at Hank Bently’s house with Jacob Sooter working on the record when we decided to take a break and head out for lunch. Jacob struck a few chords on the Wurlitzer as we’re heading out the door. I quickly was inspired and rattled off a verse idea with a fast cadence. I didn’t think much of it but as we got back from lunch I couldn’t shake the desire to want to write whatever song this would become. A few hours later we had this monster of a song that brags on who God is and all the things I’ve seen Him do. I’m grateful for those heavenly interruptions that inspire a song when you least expect it."

Composition

"Count 'Em" is a rock song containing hip-hop influence and gospel choir background vocals. [9] The song is composed in the key of C [10] or C minor [3] with a tempo of 70 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4. [10]

Critical reception

Writing for Air1, Lindsay Williams opined on the song: "With dark undertones of synth-heavy pop and a rapid-fire, hip-hop inflected delivery, "Count 'Em" is a lyrically rich single that doesn't fit the typical worship mold, yet holds a high reverence for the fear of God." [11] Reviewing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Matthew Spiker said ""Count 'Em" is easily the heaviest song on the album and has one of the best hooks." [12] Lindsay Williams in her K-Love review wrote: "The fiery track is full of dark, moody production and a spitfire spoken-word delivery, swiftly proving Lake's music can't be categorized, nor can it be pegged as anything other than unpredictable. But that's precisely what makes him so compelling as an artist." [13] In a NewReleaseToday review, Jasmin Patterson said of the song: "The grit and edge in this one fit the subject matter of how powerful and victorious God is. " [9]

Commercial performance

"Count 'Em" debuted at number 27 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated August 19, 2023, [14] concurrently charting at number six on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart, [15] and number 21 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart. [16] The song peaked at number 19 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated December 16, 2023, [17]

Music videos

Brandon Lake released the official music video of "Count 'Em" through their YouTube channel on August 4, 2023. [18] Lake also released the lyric video for the song via YouTube on the same day. [19] On January 19, 2024, Lake released the live performance video of the song recorded during the Summer Worship Nights tour on YouTube. [20] [21]

Track listing

"Count 'Em"
Count 'Em - Brandon Lake.jpg
Single by Brandon Lake
from the album Coat of Many Colors
ReleasedAugust 4, 2023 (2023-08-04)
Genre Christian rock
Length3:47
Label Provident Label Group
Songwriter(s)
  • Brandon Lake
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Hank Bentley
Producer(s)
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Hank Bentley
Brandon Lake singles chronology
"People of Heaven"
(2023)		"Count 'Em"
(2023)		"Nothing New (I Do)"
(2024)
Music videos
"Count 'Em" on YouTube
Count 'Em
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Count 'Em"
  • Hank Bentley
  • Brandon Lake
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Hank Bentley
3:47
2."Praise You Anywhere"
  • Jacob Sooter
  • Hank Bentley
3:35
Total length:7:23

Charts

Release history

Release history for "Count 'Em"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousAugust 4, 2023 Provident Label Group [24]

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