Wait and See (Brandon Heath song)

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"Wait and See"
Single by Brandon Heath
from the album What If We
Released2009
Genre Pop rock, CCM
Length3:48
Label Reunion
Songwriter(s) Brandon Heath
Producer(s) Dan Muckala
Brandon Heath singles chronology
"Give Me Your Eyes"
(2008)
"Wait and See"
(2009)
"Love Never Fails"
(2009)

"Wait and See" is a song by Christian contemporary-alternative rock musician Brandon Heath from his second studio album, What If We . It was released sometime in early 2009, as the second single from the album.

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Background

This song was produced by Dan Muckala.[ citation needed ]

Brandon Heath told Kevin Davis of New Release Tuesday that the background for the song is the following: [1]

"Wait and See" is probably the most autobiographical song I've ever written. But I think that anybody can relate to this song, and be encouraged to know that God has a plan for us, even if we still feel like a failure at times. If we come to know Jesus as our Savior, He is going to change our hearts and lead us into a greater existence other than for ourselves. For me, the last verse of "Wait and See" is really what my journey is all about, "now's my time to be a man, follow my heart as far as I can, no telling where I'm ending up tonight." Most nights, I am in a hotel room and I barely know where I am, but I know that I'm doing what I am supposed to be doing. I just have to wait and see what God is going to do with the rest of the story. I'm encouraged by what He has done already, but I know that the story will continue to unfold and I'll keep learning more about the purpose of my life.

Brandon Heath, New Release Tuesday's Kevin Davis

Composition

"Wait and See" was written by Brandon Heath, which he said the song comes from Jeremiah 29:11, and the verse is about "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." [1]

Release

The song "Wait and See" was digitally released as the second single from What If We in early 2009.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2009)Peak
position
US Christian Songs ( Billboard ) [2] 4
US Christian AC Songs ( Billboard ) [3] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (2009)Position
US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard) [4] 8
US Christian AC Songs (Billboard) [5] 12

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References

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  3. "Brandon Heath Chart History (Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  4. "Year End Charts – Year-end songs – Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  5. "Christian AC Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2019.