"Every Man" is a song by

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from their 2007 album ''

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''. It was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single of the album. The song peaked at No. 2 on the

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chart. It lasted 22 weeks on the overall chart. The song is played in a

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Background

"Every Man" was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single from their third studio album ''The Altar and the Door''. "Every Man" was also featured by the compilation ''

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''. The song is about showing that Jesus is everywhere and always wanting to help you.

Reception

Jared Johnson of

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noted it had a "mature

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theme" and "showcased more

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guitar than could be heard on all of ''

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''".

Track listing

;CD release #"Every Man (Demo) (Performance Track)" – 4:46 #"Every Man (With Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46 #"Every Man (High Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46 #"Every Man (Medium Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46 #"Every Man (Low Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46

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References

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