{{for|the superhero in The Simpsons episode of the same name|Homer the Whopper}} {{Infobox song | name = Every Man | cover = | alt = | type = single | artist = Casting Crowns | album = The Altar and the Door | released = April 13, 2008 | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = Christian rock, CCM | length = 4:47 | label = Beach Street | writer = Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Nichole Nordeman<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/9032/every-man-sheet-music |title= PraiseCharts {{!}} "Every Man" Sheet Music (Casting Crowns)|website= PraiseCharts |publisher= PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. |access-date= 18 July 2018}}</ref> | producer = Mark A. Miller | prev_title = East to West | prev_year = 2007 | next_title = Slow Fade | next_year = 2007 | misc = }} "'''Every Man'''" is a song by contemporary Christian and Christian rock band Casting Crowns from their 2007 album ''The Altar and the Door''.<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web |url= https://music.apple.com/us/album/every-man/262038605?i=262038628 |title= The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns on Apple Music |date= 28 August 2007 |website= Apple Music (iTunes) |version= U.S. |publisher= Apple Inc. |access-date= 18 July 2018}}</ref><ref name="Spotify">{{cite web |url= https://open.spotify.com/album/3YNvCS8uVgcJVMfk2Ad8EL |title= The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns on Spotify |date= 2007 |website= Spotify |access-date= 18 July 2018}}</ref> It was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single of the album. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It lasted 22 weeks on the overall chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-songs/2008-07-19|title=Christian Songs July 19, 2008|date=July 19, 2008|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> The song is played in a C major key, and 144 beats per minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tunebat.com/Info/Every-Man-Casting-Crowns/7gO6lB3vqU96BPwhvVCJG5|title=Key & BPM for Every Man by Casting Crowns|date=August 28, 2007|publisher=TuneBat|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref>
== Background == "Every Man" was released on April 13, 2008, as the second single from their third studio album ''The Altar and the Door''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Every-Man/dp/B00137Z09K|title= Every Man - Casting Crowns|date=August 28, 2007|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> "Every Man" was also featured by the compilation ''WOW Hits 2009''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/user/wowilovechristianmusic/playlist/3kwMQO06oOgul0BRdB2Nn9|title= WOW Hits 2009 on Spotify |date=October 7, 2008|publisher=Spotify|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> The song is about showing that Jesus is everywhere and always wanting to help you.
==Reception== Jared Johnson of Allmusic noted it had a "mature rock theme" and "showcased more grunge guitar than could be heard on all of ''Lifesong''".<ref name="Allmusic review">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-altar-and-the-door-mw0000578153|title=The Altar and the Door - Casting Crowns|last=Johnson|first=Jared|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref>
== Track listing == ;CD release<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Every-Performance-Tracks-Casting-Crowns/dp/B003BME2I0|title=Every Man [Performance Tracks]|website=Amazon |accessdate=18 July 2018}}</ref> #"Every Man <small>(Demo) (Performance Track)" – 4:46 </small> #"Every Man <small>(With Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46</small> #"Every Man <small>(High Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46</small> #"Every Man <small>(Medium Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46</small> #"Every Man <small>(Low Without Background Vocals) (Performance Track)" – 4:46</small>
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===Weekly charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2007) ! scope="col"| Peak<br /> position |- ! scope="row"| US Christian AC (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/casting-crowns/chart-history/ica/ |title=Casting Crowns - Christian AC History |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> | 3 |- {{singlechart|Billboardchristianairplay|2|artist=Casting Crowns|rowheader=true|accessdate=July 18, 2018}} |- {{singlechart|Billboardchristiansongs|2|artist=Casting Crowns|rowheader=true|accessdate=July 18, 2018}} |- ! scope="row"| US Christian AC Indicator (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/casting-crowns/chart-history/christian-ac-indicator|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719081541/https://www.billboard.com/music/casting-crowns/chart-history/christian-ac-indicator|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2018|title=Christian AC Indicator |magazine=Billboard|date= |publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> |align="center"| 2 |- ! scope="row"| US Christian Soft AC (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/casting-crowns/chart-history/christian-soft-ac|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719103320/https://www.billboard.com/music/casting-crowns/chart-history/christian-soft-ac|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2018|title=Christian Soft AC |magazine=Billboard|date= |publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> |align="center"| 1 |}
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===Year-end charts=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2008) ! scope="col"| Rank |- ! scope="row"| US Christian Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2008/hot-christian-songs|title = Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2008 - Billboard| magazine=Billboard |access-date = July 18, 2018}}</ref> | 17 |} {{col-end}}
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Category:2007 singles Category:Casting Crowns songs Category:Songs written by Mark Hall (musician) Category:Songs written by Bernie Herms Category:2007 songs