Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) (2017) – Elenyi (Hillsong United Cover)

As I drink my first Colombian rich black coffee this morning (5:20 am) I notice the blinds shine a hazy orange. I open them up and see a Vanilla sky. I put today’s featured track on and realize right now, that there are few better ways to get my day started. I feel blessed put simply.

I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Oceans is the second song to feature here from Elenyi after their previous entry – Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Elenyi is a Mormon female singing group comprised of three talented teenage sisters (two of whom were born in Chile) – Seli, Desi, and Ari. They are bilingual and perform their music in both English and Spanish. A few years ago, a Venezuelan Mormon friend introduced me to Elenyi’s music, and I was floored by their angelic voices and harmony.

The original name of the group was “Shine,” but it was later changed to Elenyi. The name “Elenyi” is of Greek origin and means “sun ray.” On their official website, they state, “One of our main goals in singing is to be able to touch the lives of others for good. Music was made to help change the mood of people who might be having a bad day, or things just aren’t going right for them.”

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You’ve never failed and You won’t start now

And I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Oceans by Elenyi is a Hillsong cover. The Australian worship group Hillsong music has featured here a bunch since I’m a big admirer of their music. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) was released by Hillsong in 2013. In the United States, the song spent a record 61 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 1 Christian song of the 2010s decade. The song was certified quadruple platinum in the United States.

It was decided during the writing process that the theme of the song should be about stepping into the unknown and Peter having blind trust to walk on water. 

I hope you enjoy Oceans. Thanks for reading.

References:
1. Elenyi at Latter Day Saint Musicians
2. Elenyi Music – Official Website
3. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)