Maybe It's Ok

"Maybe It's Ok" is a single by Irish worship band We Are Messengers on their second extended-play Honest.[4] Written by Mulligan, Jonathan Smith, and Bryan Fowler, it was released as a single on November 9, 2018.[5] The song peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming their second top ten single and highest charting song.[6] The song is played in a D-flat major key, and 138 beats per minute.[7]

"Maybe It's Ok"
Single by We Are Messengers
from the album Power
ReleasedNovember 9, 2018 (2018-11-09)[1]
Recorded2018
Genre
Length3:31[2]
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Jonathan Smith
  • Darren Mulligan
  • Bryan Fowler[3]
Producer(s)Mulligan
We Are Messengers singles chronology
"Point to You"
(2017)		 "Maybe It's Ok"
(2018)		 "Power"
(2019)
Music video
"Maybe It's Ok" on YouTube

Background

The song was released on November 9, 2018, as the first single from Honest EP.[8] The band's lead singer, Mulligan, explained the meaning behind the song in an interview with "Apostles That Rock" two days after its release,"I believe that God works all things together for the good of those that love Him. But I can't escape the fact that we're hurting, anxious, disappointed, and afraid. This song is my surrender. By admitting that I need God to put everything right. I find that Jesus is with me in the heartache holding onto me and leading through the tough times. Everything sad is being undone. But it's going to take a little time. Getting well is a messy business. So, take it easy on yourself. God has taken every mistake, every hurt, and make it something really beautiful. I'm in the reality of where I am right here, right now, and I'm trusting in Jesus. I've realized, maybe it's okay, even when I'm not okay."[9][10] A lyric video was released on December 21, 2018.[11]

Composition

"Maybe It's Ok" is originally in the key of D-flat major, with a tempo of 138 beats per minute.[7] Written in common time, Mulligan's vocal range spans from A3 to F2 during the song.[12]

Critical reception

"CrossRhythms" praised the track, calling it a "surging mid-tempo with an electronic rock soundscape." They described Darren's voice as "croakingly soulful" including an occasional falsetto.[13]

Music video

The official music video was released on November 9, 2018.[14] The visual features Mulligan performing the track with different people showing their struggles on their hands.[15]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[16] 5
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[17] 2
US Christian AC (Billboard)[18] 4
US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard)[19] 4

Certifications
Certifications for Maybe It's Ok
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Maybe It's Ok - Single". iTunes. November 9, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  2. "Maybe It's Ok - We Are Messengers on Spotify". Spotify. Spotify. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  3. "Maybe It's Ok - We Are Messengers (Maybe It's Ok - Single)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  4. "Honest - EP by We Are Messengers". iTunes. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  5. "We Are Messengers New Single "Maybe It's Ok"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  6. "Lauren Daigle Adds Another Record, as 'Look Up Child' Hits Top 10 On Hot Christian Songs". Billboard.com. February 28, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  7. "Key & BPM for Maybe It's Ok by We Are Messengers". TuneBat. November 9, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  8. "Maybe It's Ok - We Are Messengers". Amazon.com. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  9. "Darren from We Are Messengers shares the story behind 'Maybe It's Okay'". ApostlesThatRock.com. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  10. "We Are Messengers - Maybe It's Okay (Story) (Audio)". YouTube.com. November 11, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  11. "We Are Messengers - Maybe It's Ok (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube.com. December 21, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  12. "Maybe It's Ok by We Are Messengers". Musicnotes.com. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  13. "We Are Messengers - Maybe It's OK Review". CrossRhythms.com. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  14. "We Are Messengers - Maybe It's Ok (Official Music Video)". YouTube.com. November 9, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  15. "We Are Messengers - 'Maybe It's Okay' (Official Video)". 955thefish.com. November 9, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  16. "We Are Messengers Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  17. "We Are Messengers Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  18. "We Are Messengers – Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  19. "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  20. "American single certifications – We Are Messengers – Maybe It's Ok". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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