Lucy (Skillet song)
| "Lucy" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Skillet | ||||
| from the album Awake | ||||
| Released | January 27, 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, symphonic rock, post-grunge | |||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Label | Lava, Ardent, Atlantic | |||
| Writer(s) | John Cooper | |||
| Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
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"Lucy" is the fifth single of the 2009 album Awake by the Christian rock band Skillet, and is the twelfth and final track on the album.[1]
Meaning and concept
John Cooper initially refrained from discussing the song's full meaning, stating that it has "a gist of regret where you wish you had done things differently"[2] and "even though there's a specific story, it has a lot of interpretations that have kind of meant a lot to a lot of people already."[3]
In November 2010, at a concert at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Cooper revealed it is about a young couple struggling with feelings of regret after an abortion.[4] He retold this story and further explained his intent in writing the song in an Air 1 interview posted on Skillet's official website:[5] Skillet - Lucy Story Behind The Song.[6]
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Christian Rock Radio | 21[7] |
| Christian CHR | 12[8] |
| U.S. Billboard Christian Songs | 49[9] |
References
- 1 2 "Music News, January 2011: SKILLET ROCKS BOTH MAINSTREAM TOP ALTERNATIVE ROCK AND TOP CHRISTIAN BILLBOARD YEAR END CHARTS". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jan 27, 2011. Retrieved Nov 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Skillet Awake Song By Song Breakdown." (Jun 30, 2009). Stereotruth.net. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ↑ DiBiase, John. (Apr 15, 2010). Interview with John Cooper. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ↑ Vetter, Chris. (Nov 14, 2010). "Music Beat: Skillet Packs Target Center." Leader-Telegram. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ↑ "'Lucy' - The Story Behind The Song." (Mar 7, 2011). Skillet.com. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ↑ "Skillet - Lucy Story Behind The Song" on YouTube. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
- ↑ "BDSRadio Charts". Charts.bdsradio.com. Retrieved Nov 10, 2012.
- ↑ "BDSRadio Charts". Charts.bdsradio.com. Retrieved Nov 10, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/skillet/166990