Rescue (Lauren Daigle song)


"Rescue" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle. It is the third single from her third studio album, Look Up Child.

Background

"Rescue is probably one of the most personal songs on the record. It was written for someone close to me who was going through a difficult time. I want people to listen to this song and leave feeling that while they may be struggling, there are better times ahead. I've had some time to sing this song around the world and the way that it is connected with people is something that is so surreal. Still to this day, when I listen to this song, I will cry. That's the beauty of this song, that's why it's so personal, that's why it means so much." Daigle
A Spanish version of the song titled "Rescuta" was released on May 15, 2020, alongside You Say, titled "Tú Dices". As part of two sided digital single.

Composition

"Rescue" is originally in the key of G♭ major, with a tempo of 50 beats per minute. Written in 6/8 time, Daigle's vocal range spans from E♭3 to D♭5 during the song.

Commercial performance

The song reached No. 2 on the Christian Songs chart and No. 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, spending a total of thirteen weeks on the latter chart. It also peaked at No. 1 on UK Cross Rhythms on June 9, 2019.
The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on December 12, 2019.

Track listings

  1. "Rescue" — 3:35
  1. "Rescue" — 3:45
  1. "Tú Dices" — 4:33
  2. "Rescata" — 3:35

    Usage in media

The song was featured on November 8, 2018 in Grey's Anatomy seventh episode of the show's 15th season.

Live performances

Daigle performed the song at SiriusXM Studios on May 17, 2019. She also performed the track on The Today Show on October 8, 2019.

Music video

A music video for the song was released July 20, 2019. It was filmed by John Gray over two days on the Knik Glacier in Alaska, it opens with Daigle walking along a blue stream cutting through a lunar-like, rocky landscape as she sings, "I hear you whisper underneath your breath/ I hear your S.O.S., your S.O.S." The scene then switches to a verdant green mountainside surrounded by snow-capped mountains as Daigle sheds her black robes in favor of an all-white outfit. The video has over twenty million views on YouTube.
A lyric video for the Spanish version of the song was released on May 15, 2020, coinciding with the release of the song. It includes cuts and unused footage from the official music video.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
UK Cross Rhythms Annual Chart6
US Christian Songs 4
US Christian Airplay 22
US Christian Hot AC/CHR 23
US Christian AC 19
US Christian AC Indicator 13

Certifications

Release history