Never Be the Same (Red song)

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"Never Be the Same"
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Single by Red
from the album Innocence & Instinct
ReleasedDecember 12, 2008
Recorded2008
Genre
Length3:48
Label Sony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Rob Graves
Red singles chronology
"Fight Inside"
(2008)
"Never Be the Same"
(2008)
"Death of Me"
(2008)

"Never Be the Same" is the second single by Christian rock band Red from their second album, Innocence & Instinct . The single was released to Christian radio on December 12, 2008.[ not verified in body ] It appears on WOW Hits 2010 .

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Background and meaning

Vocalist Michael Barnes explained to NewReleaseTuesday, that this song "is told from the perspective of people who have a relationship with God." He added: "Even though all of us have gone through difficult situations, when we look to God and see how He's put us back together again and made us whole, we realize we'll never be the same. This song is an anthem of redemption. It's about thanking God for helping you and changing your life forever!" [1]

Charts

Chart (2009)Peak
position
US Christian Songs ( Billboard ) [2] 24

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References

  1. Angel. "Red Fights Between the Innocence and the Instinct". NewReleaseTuesday.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  2. "Red Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard.