Whispers in the Dark (Skillet song)

2006 single by Skillet

"Whispers in the Dark"

Single by Skillet
from the album  Comatose
Released| 2006
Recorded| February–April 2006
Genre|

* Christian metal
* alternative metal

Length| 3:13 (Edit version)
3:23 (Album version)
Label|

* Lava
* Ardent
* Atlantic

Songwriter(s)|

* Brian Howes
* John Cooper[1]

Skillet singles chronology
| "Rebirthing"
(2006)  | "Whispers in the Dark"
(2006)  | "The Older I Get"
(2006)

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"Whispers in the Dark" is a song by the Christian rock band Skillet, and the second single off their sixth album Comatose. The song has achieved a large amount of popularity in both mainstream and Christian radio. It is the fourth single by Skillet to be released to physical media.

R&R magazine counted it as the No. 1 most played song in 2008 for Christian rock radio with 4,505 plays.[2]

## Music and lyrics

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The song is based on a driving rock sound with heavy guitars in drop B tuning. It is written from the perspective of God, to humans, affirming that "you'll never be alone".[3][4]

## Video credits

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* John Cooper \- lead vocals, bass
* Korey Cooper \- rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
* Lori Peters \- drums
* Ben Kasica \- lead guitar

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum  | 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ "BMI entry for songwriters". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
2. ^ "Top Christian Rock Songs". R&R magazine. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
3. ^ John DiBiase (September 25, 2006). "Skillet, "Comatose" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2009.
4. ^ "Skillet - Comatose - Whispers in the Dark lyrics". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 22, 2009.
5. ^ "American single certifications – Skillet – Whispers in the Dark". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

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* John Cooper
* Korey Cooper
* Jen Ledger
* Seth Morrison

* Ken Steorts
* Trey McClurkin
* Kevin Haaland
* Lori Peters
* Ben Kasica
* Jonathan Salas

Studio albums|

* Skillet
* Hey You, I Love Your Soul
* Invincible
* Alien Youth
* Collide
* Comatose
* Awake
* Rise
* Unleashed
* Victorious
* Dominion
* Revolution

Live albums|

* Ardent Worship
* Comatose Comes Alive

Compilation albums|

* The Early Years (1996–2001)

EPs|

* Awake and Remixed

DVDs|

* Comatose Comes Alive
* Awake & Live

Singles|

* "Savior"
* "Rebirthing"
* "Whispers in the Dark"
* "The Last Night"
* "The Older I Get"
* "Comatose"
* "Hero"
* "Monster"
* "Awake and Alive"
* "Forgiven"
* "Lucy"
* "It's Not Me, It's You"
* "One Day Too Late"
* "Sick of It"
* "Feel Invincible"

Related articles|

* Skillet discography

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz release group

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