Sure Thing (Hillsong United song)

"Sure Thing"
"Sure Thing"
Single by Hillsong United
Released	29 October 2021
Genre	Contemporary worship music
Length	5:48
Label	Hillsong Music; Capitol CMG;
Songwriter(s)	Benjamin Hastings; Joel Houston;
Producer(s)	Joel Houston; Michael Guy Chislett; Dan McMurray;
Hillsong United singles chronology
Music videos
	"Sure Thing" on YouTube
	"Sure Thing" (Live) on YouTube
	"Sure Thing" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Sure Thing" is a song performed by Australian contemporary worship band Hillsong United. It was released on 29 October 2021,^[1] as the second single from their sixth studio album, Are We There Yet? (2022).^[2] The song was written by Benjamin Hastings, and Joel Houston.^[3] Joel Houston, Michael Guy Chislett, and Dan McMurray handled the production of the single.

"Sure Thing" peaked at No. 46 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.^[4] "For God Is with Us" received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Short Form Video of the Year (Concept) at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.^[5]

Background

Hillsong United released "Sure Thing" as a single on 29 October 2021, following the release of "Know You Will" in July.^[6] Jonathon Douglass of Hillsong United shared the story behind the song,^[7] saying:

"Sure Thing" is about making the decision to not do this journey of life on our own—so that we don't get caught up in the sinking sand in life that can leave us confused, disoriented and full of fear. Instead, we can build our lives on the solid rock that is Jesus and His word. On that rock, we can look to the future with the knowledge that He is working all things together for good. Our prayer is that this song will give you confidence and faith in Jesus, for He is our sure thing.

Composition

"Sure Thing" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 60 beats per minute and a musical time signature of ⁴
₄.^[8]

Accolades

Awards
Year	Organization	Award	Result	Ref
2022	GMA Dove Awards	Short Form Video of the Year (Concept)	Nominated	^[9]

Commercial performance

"Sure Thing" debuted at number 46 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated 13 November 2021.^[10]

Music videos

On 9 July 2021, Hillsong United released the official music video of "Sure Thing" together with the lyric video via YouTube.^[11]^[12] The music video was filmed between Sydney and Los Angeles, with visuals contrasts transitioning from nature to concrete buildings, highlighting "faith as the only constant in a world that is ever-changing."^[13] A wanderer is lifted from the ground as the chorus builds up, suggesting that they have been transformed by the music.^[14] The music video was produced by Nathaniel Redekop and Danniebelle Whippy and directed by Ricardo Guzman.^[15]

The official live performance video of the song was released on 7 December 2021, via YouTube.^[16]

Track listing

Sure Thing^[17]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producers^[18]	Length
1.	"Sure Thing"	Benjamin Hastings Joel Houston	Joel Houston Michael Guy Chislett Dan McMurray	5:48

Sure Thing — Apple Music exclusive^[19]
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Sure Thing"	5:48
2.	"Sure Thing" (music video)	5:47
Total length:		7:11

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.^[20]

Adam Cattell — Engineer
Michael Guy Chislett — electric guitar, engineer, producer
Matt Crocker — background vocals
Garrett Davis — A&R
Jonathan Douglass — background vocals
Taya Gaukrodger — vocals
Sam Gibson — mixing engineer
Brandon Gillies — engineer, recording
Jad Gillies — background vocals
Benjamin Hastings — background vocals
Hillsong United — primary artist
Joel Houston — executive producer, keyboards, producer, programmer, vocals
Grant Konemann — engineer, percussion
Drew Lavyne — mastering engineer
Dan McMurray — producer
Daniel McMurray — drums, engineer
Andrea Garcia Molina — A&R
Johnny Rays — management
Ben Tennikoff — bass, engineer, keyboards, programmer
Matt Tennikoff — bass
Dylan Thomas — electric guitar
Michael Zuvela — engineer

Charts

Chart performance for "Sure Thing"
Chart (2021)	Peak position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)^[4]	46

Release history

Release history and formats for "Sure Thing"
Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	29 October 2021	Digital download streaming	Hillsong Music Capitol Christian Music Group	^[17]^[18]^[19]

References

^ Clarks, Jessie (29 October 2021). "Hillsong UNITED Drops Powerful New Single "Sure Thing" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ Longs, Herb (7 April 2022). "Hillsong UNITED New Album 'Are We There Yet?' Coming April 29 - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
^ "Sure Thing | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Hillsong United Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ Longs, Herb (10 August 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
^ Harper, Blessing (29 October 2021). "Hillsong UNITED's "Sure Thing" Reminds Us of the Reliability of God's Word : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ Cluver, Ross (29 October 2021). "Hillsong UNITED Releases New Single 'Sure Thing' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "Know You Will by Hillsong United". MultiTracks. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "2022 Nominees | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. 10 August 2022. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "Sure Thing (Official Music Video) - Hillsong UNITED - YouTube". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via YouTube.
^ "Sure Thing (Lyric Video) - Hillsong UNITED - YouTube". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via YouTube.
^ Chavez, Adrianna (29 October 2021). "UNITED Release the New Single 'Sure Thing'". Vacancy Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ Young, Abby (2 November 2021). "Hillsong UNITED Releases New Single "Sure Thing" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "JFH News: UNITED Releases New Single, "Sure Thing"". Jesus Freak Hideout. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "Sure Thing (Live at Worship & Creative Conference) - Hillsong UNITED - YouTube". 7 December 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via YouTube.
^ ^a ^b "Sure Thing by Hillsong UNITED on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon Music. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Sure Thing - Single by Hillsong UNITED | Spotify". Spotify. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Sure Thing - Single by Hillsong UNITED on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "Sure Thing - Hillsong United | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 March 2022.

External links

Lyrics and sheet music for the song on PraiseCharts

[1] Clarks, Jessie (29 October 2021). "Hillsong UNITED Drops Powerful New Single "Sure Thing" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[2] Longs, Herb (7 April 2022). "Hillsong UNITED New Album 'Are We There Yet?' Coming April 29 - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 7 April 2022.

[3] "Sure Thing | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[Hot_Christian_Songs-4] "Hillsong United Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[5] Longs, Herb (10 August 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 9 October 2022.

[6] Harper, Blessing (29 October 2021). "Hillsong UNITED's "Sure Thing" Reminds Us of the Reliability of God's Word : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[7] Cluver, Ross (29 October 2021). "Hillsong UNITED Releases New Single 'Sure Thing' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[8] "Know You Will by Hillsong United". MultiTracks. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[9] "2022 Nominees | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. 10 August 2022. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.

[10] "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[11] "Sure Thing (Official Music Video) - Hillsong UNITED - YouTube". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via YouTube.

[12] "Sure Thing (Lyric Video) - Hillsong UNITED - YouTube". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via YouTube.

[13] Chavez, Adrianna (29 October 2021). "UNITED Release the New Single 'Sure Thing'". Vacancy Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[14] Young, Abby (2 November 2021). "Hillsong UNITED Releases New Single "Sure Thing" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[15] "JFH News: UNITED Releases New Single, "Sure Thing"". Jesus Freak Hideout. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[16] "Sure Thing (Live at Worship & Creative Conference) - Hillsong UNITED - YouTube". 7 December 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022 – via YouTube.

[Amazon-17] "Sure Thing by Hillsong UNITED on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon Music. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[Spotify-18] "Sure Thing - Single by Hillsong UNITED | Spotify". Spotify. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[Apple_Music-19] "Sure Thing - Single by Hillsong UNITED on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[20] "Sure Thing - Hillsong United | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 March 2022.

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