Chris Tomlin - God of This City Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'God of This City'?

   'God of This City' was originally written by the Northern Irish group Bluetree. It was first recorded by them on their 2007 album.

2. How did Chris Tomlin come to record 'God of This City'?

   Chris Tomlin heard 'God of This City' when he was in Belfast for a worship night. It was performed by Bluetree, and he was so moved by the song that he asked Bluetree if he could record it and include it in his Passion ventures. Bluetree agreed, and it has since become a theme song.

3. Where was 'God of This City' initially performed?

   'God of This City' was initially performed at a brothel in Bangkok called Climax Bar. Bluetree was invited to Thailand by their church's missions pastors and ended up performing there, sharing the song's message in a very unlikely place.

4. What inspired Bluetree to write 'God of This City'?

   Bluetree's Aaron Boyd explained that the inspiration came from performing in Bangkok, specifically seeing people in a red-light district while singing about God's love and authority over the city. The song was born from a spontaneous moment of proclaiming God's power and hope for the city.

5. Did 'God of This City' gain popularity through any notable performances?

   Yes, 'God of This City' gained more popularity when Chris Tomlin included it in his setlists for Passion events in various U.S. cities and around the world. Additionally, 2009 American Idol winner Kris Allen sometimes includes this song in his live performances.

6. What is the main theme of 'God of This City'?

   The main theme of 'God of This City' is that God has greater things yet to come and still to be done in every city. The song speaks about God's sovereignty, hope, and the belief that transformative changes and blessings are still to come in urban communities.