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Egypt (Bethel Music and Cory Asbury song)

"Egypt" is a song by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury, which was released as the third single from Bethel Music's twelfth live album, Revival's in the Air (2020), on April 3, 2020.[1] The song was written by Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse, and Lee Cummings. It celebrates God's faithfulness with reference to the story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt to their Promised Land. Brian Johnson also collaborated on the production of the single with Joel Taylor.[2]

"Egypt"
"Egypt (Live)" single cover
Single by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury
from the album Revival's in the Air
ReleasedApril 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)
Recorded2019
VenueBethel Church, Redding, California, U.S.
GenreContemporary worship music
Length
  • 6:22 (live)
  • 3:20 (studio version)
LabelBethel Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Brian Johnson
  • Joel Taylor
Bethel Music singles chronology
"We Praise You"
(2020) 		"Egypt"
(2020) 		"Champion"
(2020)
Cory Asbury singles chronology
"Christ Be Magnified"
(2020) 		"Egypt"
(2020) 		"Together (Acoustic Version)"
(2020)
Studio version
"Egypt (Studio Version)" Single Cover
Studio version
Music video
"Egypt" (Live) on YouTube

Background

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On April 3, 2020, Bethel Music released that "Egypt" as the third single to their album, Revival's in the Air (2020), which was initially marketed as God of Revival at the time that the single was released.[3] It was preceded by Bethel's releases of "God of Revival" and "We Praise You" as singles, as well as Asbury's remix of "Reckless Love" featuring Tori Kelly, "The Father's House" and "Christ Be Magnified".[4]

Cory Asbury shared the story behind the song, which first came to view in 2017 following his family's move from Colorado Springs to Kalamazoo, Michigan,[5] saying:

My wife and I were leading worship at our local church, and during the final song of the set the church just erupted into spontaneous praise. Our pastor jumped on stage and began leading the room in thanksgiving. During this time, he spoke the phrase, 'You stepped into my Egypt,' and something inside of me leapt. It was the phrase my heart had been feeling but lacked language for until that moment.

— Cory Asbury

On June 18, 2021, Cory Asbury released the studio version of "Egypt" on digital platforms.[6] Asbury's studio version of "Egypt" impacted Christian radio stations in the United States on July 30, 2021.[7]

Composition

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"Egypt" is composed in the key of A♭ with a moderate rock tempo of 75 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[8]

Commercial performance

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The live version of "Egypt" debuted at No. 37 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated April 18, 2021,[9] concurrently charting at No. 8 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[10] It went on to peak at No. 34 on the chart, and spent a total of seven non-consecutive weeks on Hot Christian Songs Chart.[11]

The studio version of "Egypt" debuted at No. 48 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated August 21, 2021.[12] The song then entered the Hot Christian Songs chart dated October 23, 2021, at No. 50.[13]

Music videos

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Bethel Music released the live music video of "Egypt" with Cory Asbury leading the song at Bethel Church through their YouTube channel on April 3, 2020.[14]

Track listing

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"Egypt" (Live)[15][16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Egypt" (Live)
6:22
"Egypt" (Studio Version)[17][18]
No.TitleLength
1."Egypt" (Studio Version)3:20

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various April 3, 2020 Live
Bethel Music [15][16]
June 18, 2021 Studio [17][18]
United States July 30, 2021 Christian radio [7]

Other versions

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  • Cain and Essential Worship released a cover of the song as a standalone single.[25]

References

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  1. ^ "Bethel Music/Cory Asbury Releases 'Egypt' – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. April 3, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 3, 2020). "Bethel Music's "Egypt" Celebrates Deliverance". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Bethel Music's "Egypt" Celebrates Deliverance". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. April 5, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Harper, Blessing (April 3, 2020). "Bethel Music Featuring Cory Asbury Release New Single "Egypt" : News : Hallels". Hallels. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Meade, Kelly (April 3, 2020). "Music News: BETHEL MUSIC'S 'EGYPT' CELEBRATES DELIVERANCE – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "Egypt (Studio Version) Single) by Cory Asbury | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. June 18, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  7. ^ a b ""Egypt" by Cory Asbury - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotion. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Egypt by Bethel Music". MultiTracks. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  10. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Egypt (Recorded Live) Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  14. ^ "Egypt - Bethel Music feat. Cory Asbury - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. April 3, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "Egypt (Live) by Bethel Music & Cory Asbury on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon Music. United States. Amazon.com. April 3, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  16. ^ a b "Egypt (Live) by Bethel Music on Spotify". Spotify. April 3, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  17. ^ a b "Egypt (Studio Version) by Cory Asbury on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon Music. United States. Amazon.com. June 18, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "Spotify – Egypt (Studio Version)". Spotify. June 18, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  19. ^ "Bethel Music Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  20. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  21. ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  22. ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  23. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  24. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  25. ^ "CAIN & Essential Worship Release New Single 'Egypt' CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. February 26, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
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