My Weapon

"My Weapon"
Single by Natalie Grant
from the album No Stranger
ReleasedFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Recorded2019–2020
Genre
Length4:21
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Andrew Bergthold
  • Benji Cowart
  • Ryan Ellis
  • Jonathan Jay
  • Natalie Grant
Producer(s)
Natalie Grant singles chronology
"The Prayer"
(2018) 		"My Weapon"
(2020) 		"Face to Face"
(2020)
Music video
"My Weapon (Sacred Version)" on YouTube

"My Weapon" is a song performed by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Natalie Grant.[1] "My Weapon" is the lead single from her tenth studio album No Stranger.[2]

Background

“Whatever current difficulty or hardship we find ourselves in, there is one thing that is a source of comfort and strength above all else, and it is also our greatest weapon—the presence of God. And His presence is always with us,” Grant explains of the message behind her song. “Joshua 1:9 reminds us to ‘not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ So no matter the fight, we never fight alone. May this song remind you that God is with you and God is for you, fighting your battles. He is your victory.”[3]

Composition

"My Weapon" is originally in the key of Ab Major, with a tempo of 78 beats per minute.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media4.5/5[5]

NewRelease Today shared, “Every so often, a powerful lyric comes through and provides peace and calm in the midst of a world that’s spinning out of control. From the first notes of Natalie Grant’s newest single, ‘My Weapon,’ that peace is found, clearing the way for God to speak and for the listener to find comfort and safety in His arms.”[6]

Year-end lists

My Weapon on year-end lists
Publication
 Accolade Rank Ref.
365 Days of Inspiring Media Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Jan-June)
12
[7]

Commercial performance

The song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Christian Digital Songs, on March 7, 2020. Becoming her second highest charting song on the chart, behind King of the World, which peaked at No. 3 on November 26, 2016.[8]

Music video

A sacred version of the song was recorded live at AIR Lyndhurst Hall in London, UK with the London Studio Orchestra. It was released on February 22, 2020. The music video has surpassed over a million views on YouTube.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Genius[9]

  • Natalie Grant – vocals, songwriter
  • Andrew Bergthold – songwriter
  • Benji Cowart – songwriter
  • Ryan Ellis – songwriter
  • Jonathan Jay – songwriter
  • Bernie Herms – producer

Live performances

Natalie did an acoustic version of "My Weapon" during a @CCLI Pop-Up session.[10] The single was also performed in Grant's house with Bernie Herms playing the piano, while Grant sings. It was uploaded on her YouTube channel.[11]

Track listing

  • Digital download
  1. "My Weapon" — 4:21
  2. "My Weapon (Sacred Version)" — 5:13

Charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for "My Weapon"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States February 21, 2020
[16]
April 3, 2020 Christian radio [17]

References

  1. ^ "My Weapon - Natalie Grant". CCM magazine.
  2. ^ "Natalie Grant Announces Upcoming Album, No Stranger, Set To Release August 28, 2020; Pre-Order/Save Begins June 12". Curb Records. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "Natalie Grant to Drop New Single 'My Weapon' Feb 21". CCM magazine. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "My Weapon - Natalie Grant". Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Andre, Jonathan. "NATALIE GRANT – MY WEAPON (SINGLE)". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  6. ^ "Natalie Grant Unveils Powerful New Single "My Weapon"". TheChristianBeat.org. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "BEST OF 2020- PART 1: TOP 40 SONGS OF 2020 [JAN-JUNE]". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  8. ^ "Natalie Grant Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  9. ^ "My Weapon/Natalie Grant". Genius. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  10. ^ "My Weapon - Natalie Grant". CCLI. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  11. ^ "Natalie Grant - My Weapon (Acoustic Performance)". Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  12. ^ "Natalie Grant Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "Natalie Grant Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  14. ^ "Natalie Grant Chart History (Christian AC Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  15. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  16. ^ "Amazon.com: My Weapon: Natalie Grant: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  17. ^ "Natalie Grant - My Weapon". Daily Plaympe. Retrieved June 6, 2020.