Build My Life

"Build My Life" is a song by American contemporary worship musician Pat Barrett, taken from his self-titled debut album (2018). It was originally released by American contemporary worship band Housefires on their album, Housefires III (2016).[1] The song was written by Barrett, Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, and Matt Redman, and was produced by Ed Cash.[2] "Build My Life" was released as the third single from the album on December 21, 2018.[3]

"Build My Life"
Single by Pat Barrett
from the album Pat Barrett
ReleasedDecember 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
GenreContemporary worship music
Length4:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Brett Younker
  • Karl Martin
  • Kirby Kaple
  • Matt Redman
  • Pat Barrett
Producer(s)Ed Cash
Pat Barrett singles chronology
"Sails"
(2018)		 "Build My Life"
(2018)		 "Better"
(2019)
Music video
"Build My Life" on YouTube

"Build My Life" was met with rave reviews and was picked as one of the best worship songs of 2018. The track peaked at number four on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[4] It was nominated for the GMA Dove Awards for Worship Song of the Year and Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2019 GMA Dove Awards.

Background and release

On March 19, 2018, Pat Barrett was the first artist signed to Bowyer & Bow, a new imprint by Chris Tomlin with Capitol Christian Music Group.[5] Barrett released his self-titled debut extended play on December 21, which contained multiple versions of "Build My Life".[6] The track was promoted to US Christian radio on January 4, 2019, as the second single from his self-titled debut album, following "The Way (New Horizon)" and "Sails".[7][8]

Barrett shared the inspiration behind the song, saying ""Build My Life" is one of those songs for me personally, that has carried me through so many years of change and uncertainty and if I’ve learned anything from being a father of three kids and Megan and I just celebrating nine years, it's that life rarely behaves with our plans and it's usually in the uncertainty and the not knowing and the trials that reveals what we’ve been standing on and what we put our trust in. Jesus talks about it in Luke Ch 6 and says its like a man who dug a hole and built his house on the rock, when the storm came and the house withstood the storm. This really is a reminder for us that we can build our life on anything, we have the freedom to build our life on whatever we want. And the invitation of Jesus is to build our lives on things that last."[9]

Composition

"Build My Life" is a worship tune with a midtempo, acoustic guitar-led production.[10] In a review by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre deemed the track a more radio-friendly version than the original.[10] The song is composed in the key of A♭ with a tempo of 72 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[11]

Critical reception

Andre called the song an "exquisite, brilliant [...] grandiose worship anthem" and picked it as the best track from the EP and one of Barnett's best works.[12] Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms hailed "Build My Life" as one of the finest worship songs of 2018, and praised its "instantly singable melody".[13]

Accolades
Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2019 GMA Dove Awards Worship Song of the Year Nominated
[14]
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

Commercial performance

"Build My Life" debuted at number 31 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated January 12, 2019.[15] The song peaked at number four on the chart.[4] On Christian Airplay, "Build My Life" marked Barrett's second top ten entry, and has since peaked atop on the chart.[16][17]

Music videos

Pat Barrett released the official audio video for the song via YouTube on March 30, 2018.[18] Pat Barrett released the live performance video for "Build My Life" featuring Chris Tomlin through YouTube on December 20, 2018.[19] On January 4, 2019, the official lyric video for the song featuring Cory Asbury was availed on YouTube.[20]

Track listing

All tracks were produced by Ed Cash except where stated.[21]

"Build My Life" — EP
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Build My Life" (Radio Version) 4:23
2."Build My Life" (featuring Cory Asbury) 4:23
3."Build My Life" (Live)Nathan Nockels5:25
4."Build My Life" 4:04
Total length:18:17

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[26] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release history and formats for "Build My Life"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various December 21, 2018
(EP)
[27]
United States January 4, 2019 Christian radio
[7]

Cover versions

References
  1. "Music Review: Housefires III by Housefires - One Man In The Middle". JesusWired. October 3, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  2. "Build My Life | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. "Build My Life EP by Pat Barrett | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. December 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  4. "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. June 4, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  5. Asker, Jim (March 19, 2018). "Chris Tomlin Talks About Signing New Deal & Launching Bowyer & Bow Imprint: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  6. Swift, Taylor (October 22, 2012). "Build My Life - EP". Apple Music (US). Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  7. "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: "HAPPY ADD DATE, @patbarrett !!! We are already seeing such amazing support for "Build My Life." As Pat himself would say, "We're doin it…"". Instagram. January 4, 2019. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  8. Clarks, Jessie (January 10, 2019). "Pat Barrett's "Build My Life" Multitrack Single Available Now - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  9. Carpenter, Abby (February 5, 2019). "Behind The Song: Pat Barrett Shares The Heart Behind His Single "Build My Life" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
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  11. "Build My Life by Pat Barrett". MultiTracks. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  12. Andre, Jonathan (January 8, 2019). "Pat Barrett – Build My Life – EP | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  13. Cummings, Tony (October 7, 2019). "Review: Build My Life - Pat Barrett | Cross Rhythms". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  14. "2019 Nominees | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 14, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  15. "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. January 8, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  16. Asker, Jim (March 22, 2019). "Pat Barrett's 'Life' Is In The Christian Airplay Chart's Top 10 | Billboard – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  17. "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. May 26, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  18. "Pat Barrett - Build My Life (Official Audio) - YouTube". March 30, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via YouTube.
  19. "Pat Barrett - Build My Life (feat. Chris Tomlin) (Live) - YouTube". December 20, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via YouTube.
  20. "Pat Barrett - Build My Life (Lyric Video) (ft. Cory Asbury) - YouTube". January 4, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via YouTube.
  21. "Build My Life - EP by Pat Barrett | Spotify". Spotify. December 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  22. "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. May 26, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
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  28. Weaver, Michael (February 15, 2017). "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Passion, "Worthy of Your Name" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  29. "Build My Life - Single by Christy Nockels on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. August 18, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  30. "Now Available: The Worship Initiative, Vol. 14 by Shane and Shane". MultiTracks. October 31, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
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  33. "Louder Than The Music - Noel Robinson Releases New Worship Album 'I Surrender'". Louder Than The Music. October 4, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  34. Andre, Joshua (November 14, 2021). "Bethel Music – Peace Vol. II | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
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