My Everything (Owl City song)
| "My Everything" | ||||
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| Single by Owl City | ||||
| from the album Mobile Orchestra | ||||
| Released | June 5, 2015 | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Adam Young | |||
| Producer(s) | Young | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "My Everything" on YouTube | ||||
"My Everything" is a song by American electronica project Owl City. The song was released on June 5, 2015 as the second single from his fifth studio album, Mobile Orchestra.[1] The song reached number 22 the US Hot Christian Songs chart.
Background and composition
[edit]"My Everything" is about how important Christian faith is to Adam Young and how it is his priority to praise God.[2] He stated:
"I'm a person of faith and I want to make sure that that comes across. My goal isn't to preach but I want to shed light on the fact that my relationship with God is the number one thing in my life."[3]
Furthermore, Young stated that the song is about "running to God when he's filled with fear, when trouble comes and when he's knocked down."[4] Young also hoped that the song can serve as encouragement for those who feel spiritually weary or tired.[5]
Written and produced by Young, the track runs at 90 BPM and is in the key of F major.[6] Young's range in the song spans from the notes C4 to A5.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]"My Everything" was received with mixed reviews from music critics. Elise Cleary of Godtube called the track, "very meaningful with the catchy, but not overly done, music."[4] However, Chris Deville of Stereogum gave a negative review as he stated that the song is, "everything awful about the Christian music industry."[8]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "My Everything" premiered via Relevant on June 5, 2015.[9] The video was directed by Eric Ulbrich and Kylie Eaton. The music video was shot in Los Angeles and showcases Young walking through a forest in a day-and-night cycle. It was composed of just 6 shots being placed accordingly with each section of the song.
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
- Adam Young – composer, producer
Production
- Bryan Fowler – assistant mixing engineer
- Jerricho Scroggins – assistant mixing engineer
- Christopher Stevens – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea International Chart (GAON)[10] | 54 |
| US Hot Christian Songs (Billboard)[11] | 22 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 5, 2015 | Digital download | Universal Republic Records | [12] |
| United States | July 31, 2015 | Christian radio | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ John Bazley (June 7, 2015). "Owl City streams My Everything from upcoming album, Mobile Orchestra". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ Andrew Greer (July 1, 2015). "Adam Young: The Pulse Of Owl City". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Jon Bream (October 13, 2015). "Six years after 'Fireflies,' Owl City is still glowing as an accidental careerist". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Elise Cleary (July 6, 2015). "Exclusive Interview With Adam Young From Owl City About The New Album". Godtube. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Kent Matthews (July 17, 2015). "Adam Young takes Owl City to new heights". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Key and BPM of My Everything by Owl City". Musicstax.com. July 10, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "Owl City "My Everything" Sheet Music". musicnotes.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Chris Deville (July 9, 2015). "The Week In Pop: The 10 Worst Crimes Against Music On Owl City's New Album". Stereogum. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Herb Longs (June 5, 2015). "Owl City My Everything Video Premieres". Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart: 2015.06.07~2015.06.13". GAON. Archived from the original on June 19, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Owl City – Chart History: Christian Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ "My Everything - Single by Owl City". Spotify. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "NEWS: Owl City Releases New Album, Set to Perform on The Today Show with Hanson". July 11, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
