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"Rattle!"
Single by Elevation Worship
from the album Graves into Gardens
ReleasedApril 23, 2021 (2021-04-23)
Recorded2020
VenueElevation Ballantyne, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Genre
Length
  • 7:12
Label
  • Elevation Worship
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Brown
  • Aaron Robertson
Elevation Worship singles chronology
"Vida aos Sepulcros"
(2020)
"Rattle!"
(2021)
"Might Get Loud"
(2021)
Music videos
"Rattle!" (Acoustic) on YouTube
"Rattle!" (Lyrics) on YouTube
"Rattle!" (Morning & Evening) on YouTube

"Rattle!" (stylized in capital letters) is a song performed by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship. On April 23, 2021, it was released as the third single from their eighth live album, Graves into Gardens (2020), to Christian radio stations in the United States. The song was written by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Steven Furtick.[1] Chris Brown and Aaron Robertson handled the production of the single.

"Rattle!" peaked at No. 4 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, and No. 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. At the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, "Rattle!" was nominated for the GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year.[2]

Background

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"Rattle!" was initially released by Elevation Worship as a lyric video on YouTube on April 15, 2020.[3] The song was officially released as the third promotional single of Graves into Gardens on April 24, after amassing on YouTube over 1.2 million views.[4][5]

On July 10, 2020, Elevation Worship released a Spanish-language remake of the album Graves into Gardens, titled Tumbas a Jardines, which has a Spanish rendition of "Rattle!" titled "Ruido!".[6] On January 8, 2021, Elevation Worship released the album, Graves into Gardens: Morning & Evening which included a new rendition of the song, "Rattle! (Morning & Evening)".[7] The song impacted Christian radio stations on April 23, 2021.[8]

Writing and development

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In an interview with Billboard,[9] Chris Brown shared the story behind the song, saying:

It was written during quarantine, primarily over voice memos and Zoom calls back and forth. There just became a significant energy around the song really quickly. It felt like we had all been in quarantine and we're pent-up, on a roller coaster of emotions. It's like, the news is on and we're up and down with good news, bad news, fear and anxiety. So, yes, this song just came out as a release of emotion and a call to arms. I just wanted to say like, 'Hey, it's gonna be okay.' My faith in God says there's a better day ahead. All of us are kind of burying different expectations right now. We're having funerals and…not being able to walk across the graduation stage or not getting to go to prom and then more serious issues that people are dealing with. So "Rattle!" is a giant release and response to everything that we've experienced. We felt like it just had to open the album.

Composition

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"Rattle!" is composed in the key of E♭ with a tempo of 76 beats per minute, and a musical time signature of 4
4
.[10]

Accolades

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2022 GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Nominated

Commercial performance

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"Rattle!" debuted at number seventeen on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated May 9, 2020,[12] concurrently charting at No. 1 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[13] Following the release of Graves into Gardens, the song reached at number sixteen on the Hot Christian Songs May 16-dated chart.[14] The song spent a total of twenty one weeks appearing on the chart.[15]

"Rattle!" returned to Hot Christian Songs chart dated on June 12, 2021, at number sixteen.[16]

"Rattle!" rose to No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart dated September 18, 2021.[17]

Music videos

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On April 15, 2020, Elevation Worship released the lyric video of "Rattle!" recorded at Elevation Church's Ballantyne campus on their YouTube channel,[18] The acoustic performance video of the song was published on YouTube by Elevation Worship on June 22, 2020.[19][20] Elevation Worship availed a Spanish rendition of the song, titled "Ruido!" on their YouTube channel on July 10, 2020.[21] Elevation Worship released the music video for "Rattle! (Morning & Evening)" on YouTube on January 8, 2021.[22]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[33] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 24, 2020
Elevation Worship Records [34]
United States April 23, 2021 Christian radio [8]

Zach Williams, Essential Worship version

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"Rattle!"
Zach Williams and Essential Worship Single Cover
Single by Zach Williams and Essential Worship featuring Steven Furtick
ReleasedNovember 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length6:15
LabelProvident Label Group
Producer(s)Jonathan Smith
Zach Williams singles chronology
"Go Tell It on the Mountain"
(2020)
"Rattle!"
(2020)
"Less Like Me"
(2021)
Essential Worship singles chronology
"The Song Sessions"
(2020)
"Rattle!"
(2020)
"Goodness of God"
(2021)
Music video
"Rattle!" (Lyrics) on YouTube

On November 13, 2020, Zach Williams and Essential Worship released a cover of the song featuring the vocals of Steven Furtick, as a standalone single.[35]

Background

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Zach Williams shared the story behind the recording this version of the song,[36] saying:

'Impossible' and 'disappointment' are two words that have plagued our culture in this season. I want these words to be replaced with 'power' and 'miracles.' As a musician with a platform, I want 'My God is able' to rattle the minds of the listeners. The first time I heard this song, the raw power and emotion of this song impacted me greatly, and I want this song to be a reminder to all that God is able and he is doing great things.

Composition

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Zach Williams' and Essential Worship's version of the song is composed in the key of D♭ with a moderate tempo of 76 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4
.[37]

Commercial performance

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Zach Williams' and Essential Worship's rendition of the song made its debut at number 50 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart dated January 16, 2021.[38]

Music video

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On November 12, 2020, Essential Worship published the lyric video of the song on YouTube.[39]

Charts

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Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[40] 46

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 13, 2020 Provident Label Group [41]

Other versions

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References

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  1. ^ "Rattle! | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 15, 2020). "Elevation Worship's New Easter Song "Rattle" Goes Viral". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  4. ^ Longs, Herb (April 24, 2020). "Elevation Worship Revival-Filled Anthem "RATTLE!" Drops". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "Elevation Worship's New Single "RATTLE!" is Available Now! : News : JubileeCast". Hallels. April 24, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Longs, Herb (July 10, 2020). "Elevation Worship's 'Graves Into Gardens' Album Now Available In Spanish". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Clarks, Jessie (January 8, 2021). "Elevation Worship Introduces Fresh Take With 'Graves Into Gardens: Morning & Evening' Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  8. ^ a b ""RATTLE!" by Elevation Worship - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotion. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Asker, Jim (April 30, 2020). "Elevation Worship's Chris Brown Promises 'There's a Better Day Ahead' Amid Unsettling Times | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  10. ^ "Rattle! by Elevation Worship". MultiTracks. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  11. ^ "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
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  13. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. May 5, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. May 12, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  15. ^ "Rattle! Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  16. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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  19. ^ "RATTLE! | Acoustic | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. June 22, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  20. ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 22, 2020). "Elevation Worship Premieres Acoustic Version Of "RATTLE!"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  21. ^ "RUIDO! (RATTLE!) | Video Oficial Con Letras | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. July 10, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  22. ^ "RATTLE! (Morning & Evening) | Elevation Worship - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  23. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  24. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
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  26. ^ "Elevation Worship Chart History |". Billboard. Christian AC Airplay Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
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  29. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  30. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
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  32. ^ "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  33. ^ "American single certifications – Elevation Worship – Rattle!". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  34. ^ "Key & BPM for RATTLE! (Live) by Elevation Worship | Tunebat". Tunebat. April 24, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  35. ^ Cluver, Ross (November 13, 2020). "Zach Williams Releases Cover of 'Rattle!' with Steven Furtick – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  36. ^ Longs, Herb (November 13, 2020). "Zach Williams Releases New Version Of Worship Anthem "Rattle!"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  37. ^ "RATTLE! by Zach Williams". MultiTracks. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  38. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  39. ^ "ZACH WILLIAMS + STEVEN FURTICK - RATTLE!: Lyric Video - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  40. ^ "Zach Williams Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  41. ^ "RATTLE! (feat. Steven Furtick) - Single by Zach Williams & Essential Worship on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. November 13, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  42. ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 29, 2020). "Brandon Lake's 'House Of Miracles' Album Out Now". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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