Paired with fellow American Idol contestant Jordin Sparks, Danny Gokey allows listeners to analyze a personal, yet universal message in his 2017 duet “Chasing.”



From the first moment I heard this beautifully constructed song I was an instant fan. While the duet doesn’t display — what I like to call — vocal gymnastics, nor does it have a complex and intense production, it provides listeners with essential needs, truthful lyrics and emotional harmonizing.

The song discuss the struggle with speaking about your love and devotion to God, but not really showing or living it. A message — I believe — most religious following people have at one point or another.

Listeners will be captivated by the lyrics of this song. “Chasing” is one of the most honest songs I’ve heard in a very long time.

“I don’t think about you, as much as I say I do./ I don’t breathe you in, as much as I pretend./ I just run in circles getting tired/ of trying to fill your space with my desires.”

The personal feel to the verses almost feel like reading the writer’s diary, or eavesdropping on someone’s prayers.

“I’ve been chasing dreams/ like wind chasing the fallen leaves/ I’ve been chasing dreams/ but all this time, Lord, you’ve been chasing me.”

Not only do the lyrics speak of such personal emotions and struggle, but can be heard and felt through the vocal delivery of Sparks and Gokey.

Both singers compliment each other perfectly. This was a duet by two angelic voices that harmonize so intensely you can’t help but get lost in the track.

What helps this song resonate more is the lack of distraction. While most duets can get messy with the two singers trying to out-sing each other, Gokey and Sparks sing with each other rather than against. Both are controlled and never give you more than you need, nor do they give you less.

This song is a definite must have for your Sunday playlist — but mainly for your everyday playlist. With truth lyrics and moving vocals, “Chasing,” allows you to really reflect and feel. Which is what music is intended to do.

I rate this song a 20 out of 10 and highly recommend. Don’t believe me? Take a listen below for yourself.

This beautiful song is available for streaming and purchase on iTunes and Apple Music. As well as, Google Play and Spotfiy.

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