"Cover the Earth" is a song by American Christian musicians Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes. The song was released on September 14,2018,as a single.[1] The song was written by Cody Carnes and Daniella Young.[2] Jacob Sooter produced the single.
Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes released "Cover the Earth" as a single on September 14,2018.[1] The song was originally written and released by Daniella Mason,with Cody Carnes adding a bridge to the song for their recording.[4] Carnes shared the story behind the song,[5] saying,
It's originally a pop song written and performed by our friend who is a part of our church, The Belonging Co. Daniella [Mason] has been performing this song in pop clubs for a few years and she has amazing stories about people unexpectedly encountering the presence of God through it in those venues. Now that we have a version for the church...
Composition
"Cover the Earth" is composed in the key of E with a tempo of 71 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4 4.[6]
Critical reception
Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying "As far as the song goes, “Cover the Earth” has some serious Jesus Culture and Bethel Music vibes, as the guitar led inspiring mid-tempo worship anthem features both Kari and Cody ardently asking the Holy Spirit to cover the Earth, essentially praying for revival in our country and in the world."[7] Andre concluded that the song is "simply magical."[7]
Commercial performance
"Cover the Earth" made its debut at number 29 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart dated September 29, 2018.[8] The song spent eight non-consecutive weeks on the chart.[9]
The song debuted at No. 33 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated February 2, 2019.[10] The song peaked at No. 31 and spent five consecutive weeks on the chart.[11]
Music videos
The live music video of "Cover the Earth" performed by Cody Carnes, recorded at Gateway Students Conference, was published on September 13, 2018, on Kari Jobe's YouTube channel.[12] On September 14, 2018, the lyric video of "Cover the Earth" was published on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.[13] On September 26, 2018, the acoustic performance video of the song was released on Kari Jobe's YouTube channel.[14]
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