" Lifesong " received mostly positive reception from music critics . John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout described it as a " musical nod to U2 " and felt that the opening of '' Lifesong '' with the song was responsible for the album having a " greater appeal " than Casting Crowns ' debut record . David McCreary of '' CCM Magazine '' called the song a " powerhouse praise number " . Russ Breimeier of '' Christianity Today '' , however , felt the song was one of the weakest on the album , calling it " predictable " and criticizing what he perceived as imitation of U2 's " Where The Streets Have No Name " and Chris Tomlin 's " Forever " . At the 37th GMA Dove Awards , " Lifesong " was nominated for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year . It did not win in either category
37th GMA Dove Awards
37th GMA Dove Awards
Lifesong (song)