God Is Really Real

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"God Is Really Real"
God Is Really Real Single.jpg
Single by AJR
from the album The Maybe Man
ReleasedJuly 5, 2023 (2023-07-05)
Recorded2022–2023
Genre Pop
Length2:59
Label Mercury
Songwriter(s)
  • Jack Met
  • Adam Met
  • Ryan Met
Producer(s) Ryan Met
AJR singles chronology
"The Dumb Song"
(2023)		"God Is Really Real"
(2023)		"Yes I'm a Mess"
(2023)
Music video
"God Is Really Real" on YouTube

"God Is Really Real" is a song by American pop band AJR. It was released by Mercury Records and serves as the eleventh track on the band's fifth studio album The Maybe Man . Despite not being planned as a single, the song, which is dedicated to the brothers' terminally ill father, [1] was surprise-released to YouTube on July 3, 2023. The single was officially released on streaming services on July 5, 2023.

Contents

Background

For over a year, AJR's father Gary Metzger battled cancer. [2] [3] [4] His deteriorating health led the band to publicly announce his condition on July 1 through social media, [5] with the band cancelling all of that month's planned concerts, including headlining Summerfest [6] and later opening for Imagine Dragons. [7] Gary died hours after the single's initial YouTube release on July 3, [8] with the band giving an update before taking a temporary leave from social media. [9] They claimed that they wanted the song to be available before he died.[ citation needed ]

Composition

"God Is Really Real" is composed in 6
8 time signature in the key of F major and follows a tempo of 270 beats per minute (bpm).

Similarly to "Dear Winter" from the band's third studio album Neotheater , the song's sole instrument is an acoustic guitar, with "God Is Really Real" additionally having an orchestral backing. [10]

Lyric video

Two days before the single's official release date, a lyric video directed by AJR and edited by Austin Roa was released on July 3, 2023. [1] The lyrics are handwritten by Ryan Met in a small notebook, with the band filming the video inside the hospital where their father was staying. [5]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 Arthur, Joseph (October 31, 2023). "The Wichitan's Song of the Week: "God is Really Real"". The Wichitan. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  2. ↑ Edwards, Eve (July 5, 2023). "AJR's dad died just days after the band cancelled shows to be at his side". HITC . Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ AJR (November 14, 2023). AJR Breaks Down "The Maybe Man" (YouTube video). Zach Sang Show. Event occurs at 16:25. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ Boisvert, Lauren (November 24, 2023). "Brothers of AJR Open Up About Losing Their Father During Creation of New Album". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Patterson, Charmaine (July 4, 2023). "AJR Brothers Reveal Their Father Has Died After Lengthy Illness". The Messenger . Archived from the original on July 4, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Mueller, Matt (November 9, 2023). "After canceling in 2023, AJR will headline Summerfest next year on the Fourth of July". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ Neog, Anupal Sraban (July 5, 2023). "Who are AJR's parents? Popular trio announces death of father after prolonged illness". Sportskeeda . Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Mcewen, Alex (July 5, 2023). "Alternative band AJR release new song in tribute of their late dad Gary". Culturess. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ Kahler, Tanner (July 3, 2023). "After Summerfest cancellations, AJR announces their father has died". WISN-TV . Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ Smith, Steve (July 5, 2023). "AJR Dad Died: What Was The Cause?". Vizaca. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Credits / God is Really Real / AJR". Tidal. July 5, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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