Lemonade (Forrest Frank and The Figs song)
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| Single by Forrest Frank and The Figs | ||||
| Released | August 1, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 3:03 | |||
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"Lemonade" is a song by Forrest Frank and The Figs. The song was released as a single on August 1, 2025, through River House Records and 10K Projects.
Background
On July 19, 2025, Frank announced that, while in a skateboarding accident, and had suffered from multiple back fractures.[1][2] After noticing a comment on social media asking how he would make music with the injury, he was inspired to record and produce a song themed around the back fracture, while on his hospital bed, resulting in the songs "Lemonade" and "God's Got My Back".[3][4][5] Frank teased the songs online, and within three hours, it received several million views, later achieving over 42 million views.[6] Seeing the song's success, he released "Lemonade" on August 1, 2025.[7][8][9]
Writing and production
Running for three minutes and three seconds, "Lemonade" is composed in the key of E major with a speed of 118 beats per minute and a time signature of 4
4.[10] The song was written by Frank, and The Figs members Bailey Gillen and Micah Yoder. Frank, Gillen, and Yoder produced, while Jacob "Biz" Morris engineered.[11] Frank spoke about the song's inspiration, stating,[12]
Following God is kind of hilarious because I’m feeling thankful for my back breaking? Just a few years ago, I was depressed and at the end of myself... now I have 24/7 access to unspeakable joy in every circumstance! Drugs don’t do this, money can’t do this, nothing else…only Jesus.
The song demonstrates the genres of pop, rock, and contemporary Christian.[13]
Commercial performance
"Lemonade" led the iTunes and Apple Music all-genre and Christian song charts soon after being released.[7] Within less than a week, the song received three million digital streams.[14]
Within the song's first charting frame, it debuted at No. 17 on the Recorded Music New Zealand Hot Singles chart, No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs.[15][16][17] That week, it also hit No. 2 on Christian Streaming Songs, No. 2 on the Digital Song Sales, and No. 1 on the Christian Digital Song Sales.[18][19][20] The song marked Frank's biggest career song debut, as well as the biggest Christian song debut of 2025.[21]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal Music.[11]
- Bailey Gillen – writer, producer
- Forrest Frank – writer, producer
- Jacob "Biz" Morris – engineer
- Micah Yoder – writer, producer
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 77 |
| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[17] | 2 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | August 1, 2025 |
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References
- ^ "Christian artist Forrest Frank fractures back in skateboarding accident, writes viral worship song from bed". MSN. Christian Daily International. July 23, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Killelea, Eric (July 22, 2025). "Houston native and Grammy nominee injured in skateboarding accident, suffers back fracture". Chron. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Wise, Talia (July 22, 2025). "'God Is Clearly Breathing on It': Forrest Frank Records New Song After Breaking Back During Skateboard Accident". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ "From Good Day to X-Ray: Forrest Frank Breaks His Back and Drops a New Track". CCM Magazine. July 21, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Albuquerque, Jenel Treza (July 24, 2025). "Who is Forrest Frank and What happened to him? Texas Christian musician's accident sparks concern online". Soap Central. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Klett, Leah MarieAnn (July 24, 2025). "Forrest Frank shares update on back fracture, announces he's releasing song Friday: 'God's got my back'". The Christian Post. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Forrest Frank Releases "Lemonade" Collab With The Figgs, Reaching No. 1 on iTunes Overall Genre and Christian Song Charts". Jesus Freak Hideout. The Media Collective. August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Klett, Leah MarieAnn (August 7, 2025). "Forrest Frank shows proof of broken back, rapid healing: 'Did we see a miracle?'". MSN. The Christian Post. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 4, 2025). "Forrest Frank's "Lemonade" Collab With The Figs Hits No. 1". The Christian Beat. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ "Forrest Frank and the Figs – Lemonade Chords for Piano & Guitar". Chordzone. August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lemonade / Forrest Frank / Credits". TIdal Music. August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Boyle, Gavin (August 5, 2025). "Christian Artist Tops All Charts Wtih Song Written From Bed". Movie Guide. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lemonade (feat. The Figs) (Single)". New Release Today. July 25, 2025. Archived from the original on August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (August 8, 2025). "Forrest-Frank-Releases Selah, Performs First Show Following Back Injury". Jubilee Cast. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "NZ Hot Singles". Official Aotearoa Music Charts. Recorded Music New Zealand. August 8, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 16, 2025". Billboard. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs: Week of August 16, 2025". Billboard. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ "Christian Streaming Songs: Week of August 16, 2025". Billboard. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ "Digital Song Sales: Week of August 16, 2025". Billboard. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales: Week of August 16, 2025". Billboard. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ Scott, Josiah (August 12, 2025). "Forrest Frank Makes Biggest Career Debut With "Lemonade"". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.