"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" is a song by American Contemporary Christian musician and worship leader Cody Carnes. The song was released on December 10, 2021, as a single.[1] Carnes co-wrote the song with Chandler Moore and Austin Davis.[2] Austin Davis produced the single.
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Single by Cody Carnes | ||||
Released | December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10) | |||
Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
Length | 6:22 | |||
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Producer(s) | Austin Davis | |||
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The song was covered by Maverick City Music, with Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes featuring on their track. The Maverick City Music rendition peaked at No. 33 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[3] and No. 10 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.[4]
Cody Carnes released "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" on December 10, 2021.[5] The song was his third and final single of 2021, following the releases of "Too Good to Not Believe" alongside Brandon Lake and "Hope of the Ages" with Hillsong Worship and Reuben Morgan.[6] Carnes shared the inspiration behind the song,[7] saying:
In such a shaky season, it was burning in my heart to write a song that declared what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7. It says, Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. The world can be in chaos all outside our windows, but when we build our house on Jesus, we can have confidence knowing that our foundation is secure. We're not going down! This new song celebrates that truth. I pray it blesses you.
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" is composed in the key of B♭ with a tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8.[8]
Joshua Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying: "The long and short of it is that "Firm Foundation (He Won't)", is a song that we all need to hear. Catchy in its delivery, and poppy in its musical style; it is the lyrics that really hit home for me."[9] Jono Davies, reviewing for Louder Than The Music, said of the song: "As a song overall this does what it says on the tin, a strong worship song with a strong and powerful message that I hope you take heart from. Cody is a great worship leader and is a great blessing and with this song he has made another great song that will touch peoples lives."[10]
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" made its debut at No. 50 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated April 23, 2022.[11]
The lyric video of "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" was published on December 10, 2021, on Cody Carnes' YouTube channel.[12]
Credits adapted from AllMusic.[13]
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US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 49 |
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Various | December 10, 2021 |
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Single by Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes | ||||
Released | January 3, 2022 (2022-01-03) | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
Length | 8:44 | |||
Label | Tribl | |||
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On January 3, 2022, Maverick City Music released their version of "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" featuring Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes.[16]
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" is composed in the key of D♭ with a tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8.[17]
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" debuted at No. 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs,[18] and No. 20 on the Hot Gospel Songs charts dated January 15, 2022.[19]
The officlal music video of "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" was released on January 3, 2022, via Tribl Records' YouTube channel.[20] The music video was filmed in Chicago, during Maverick City's national tour on October 1, 2021.
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US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] | 33 |
US Gospel Songs (Billboard)[4] | 10 |
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Various | January 3, 2022 |
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