"Fear Is a Liar" is the third single from Christian rock artist Zach Williams from his debut studio album Chain Breaker.[1] The song peaked at No. 3 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It lasted 31 weeks on the overall chart.[2]

"Fear Is a Liar"
Single by Zach Williams
from the album Chain Breaker
ReleasedJanuary 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)
GenreChristian rock
Length4:25
LabelEssential
Songwriter(s)
  • Zach Williams
  • Jonathan Smith
  • Jason Ingram
Producer(s)Jonathan Smith
Zach Williams singles chronology
"Old Church Choir"
(2016)
"Fear Is a Liar"
(2018)
"Survivor"
(2018)
Music video
"Fear Is A Liar" on YouTube

Background

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"Fear Is a Liar" was released as the third single from "Chain Breaker" on January 19, 2018, accompanied with a music video. The song's message is about maturing with God's love, and coming to the point that there is nothing to fear.[3] The song was written by Williams, along with Jason Ingram, Jonathan Lindley Smith and Eric Pollock.[4]

Music video

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The official music video was released on January 19, 2018, on Zach Williams' Vevo channel.[5]

The music video depicts multiple situations where a person is in doubt and fear, while Zach Williams sings in the background.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fear Is a Liar"Zach Williams, Jonathan Smith, Jason IngramJonathan Smith4:25

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "NEW: Zach Williams – Fear Is A Liar". January 19, 2016. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "Zach Williams – Fear Is a Liar Chart History". May 12, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  3. ^ ""Fear Is A Liar" Daily Encouragement". February 8, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Zach Williams – Fear Is a Liar Lyrics". January 19, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "Zach Williams – Fear Is a Liar (Official Music Video)". zachwilliamsVEVO. January 19, 2018 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Zach Williams Chart History (Christian AC)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Zach Williams Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Zach Williams Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  9. ^ "Christian AC Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Christian Airplay – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  11. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Zach Williams – Fear is a Liar". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 27, 2024.