"God Is Really Real"
Single by AJR
from the album The Maybe Man
ReleasedJuly 5, 2023 (2023-07-05)
Recorded2022-2023
GenrePop
Length2:59
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)
  • Jack Met
  • Adam Met
  • Ryan Met
Producer(s)Ryan Met
AJR singles chronology
"The Dumb Song"
(2023)		 "God Is Really Real"
(2023)		 "Yes I'm a Mess"
(2023)
Music video
"God Is Really Real" on YouTube

"God Is Really Real" is a song by American pop band AJR. Initially intended to be released via Mercury Records on the band's fifth studio album The Maybe Man without any promotion, it became the album's fourth single. The song was surprise-released on July 3, 2023, due to the band's father and song's subject becoming terminally ill before his death on the release date. The single was officially released on streaming services on July 5, 2023.

Background

For over a year, AJR's father Gary Metzger battled cancer.[1][2] His deteriorating health led the band to publicly announce his condition on July 1 through social media,[3] and AJR additionally canceled all of their concerts planned for the month to spend more time with him, including headlining Summerfest and later opening for Imagine Dragons.[4] Gary died hours after the single's initial release on July 3, with the band giving an update before taking a temporary leave from social media.[5]

Composition

"God Is Really Real" is composed in 4
4 time signature in the key of F major and follows a tempo of 135 beats per minute (bpm).

Similarly to "Dear Winter" from the band's third studio album Neotheater, the song's sole instrument is an acoustic guitar, with "God Is Really Real" additionally having an orchestral backing.[6]

Lyric video

Two days before the single's official release date, a lyric video directed by AJR and edited by Austin Roa was released on July 3, 2023.[7] The lyrics are handwritten by Ryan Met in a small notebook, with the band filming the video inside the hospital where their father was staying.[3]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

  • Adam Met – composer
  • Jack Met – lead vocals, guitar, composer
  • Ryan Met – composer, producer, programming
  • Dale Becker – mastering engineer
  • Katie Harvey – assistant mastering engineer
  • Brandon Hernandez – assistant mastering engineer
  • Noah McCorkle – assistant mastering engineer
  • Rob Piccione – engineer
  • Ruth Kornblatt-Stier – cello
  • Emelia Suljic – violin

References

  1. ↑ Edwards, Eve (July 5, 2023). "AJR's dad died just days after the band cancelled shows to be at his side". HITC. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ AJR (November 14, 2023). AJR Breaks Down "The Maybe Man" (YouTube video). Zach Sang Show. Event occurs at 16:25. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Patterson, Charmaine (July 4, 2023). "AJR Brothers Reveal Their Father Has Died After Lengthy Illness". The Messenger. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ Neog, Anupal Sraban (July 5, 2023). "Who are AJR's parents? Popular trio announces death of father after prolonged illness". Sportskeeda. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ Kahler, Tanner (July 3, 2023). "After Summerfest cancellations, AJR announces their father has died". WISN-TV. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Smith, Steve (July 5, 2023). "AJR Dad Died: What Was The Cause?". Vizaca. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  7. ↑ Arthur, Joseph (October 31, 2023). "The Wichitan's Song of the Week: "God is Really Real"". The Wichitan. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Credits / God is Really Real / AJR". Tidal. July 5, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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