Be Still ( Kelly Clarkson song ) - wikipedia Be Still ( Kelly Clarkson song ) `` Be Still '' Song by Kelly Clarkson from the album My December Recorded 2006 Studio Mower Studios ( Pasadena, California ), Village Recorders ( Santa Monica, California ), SeeSquaredStudios ( New York City ), and Clinton Studios ( New York City ) Genre Folk blues Length 3 : 19 Label RCA Songwriter ( s ) Kelly Clarkson, Aben Eubanks Producer ( s ) David Kahne `` Be Still '' is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, from her third studio album, My December ( 2007 ). Written by Kelly Clarkson and Aben Eubanks, and produced by David Kahne, `` Be Still '' is an acoustic folk blues ballad set moderately slow acoustic and electric guitars. Clarkson wrote the song as an introspective ballad based on her exhaustive experience from touring and promoting her second studio album, Breakaway ( 2004 ). Inspired by one of her favorite Bible verses, Psalm 46 : 10 ( `` Be still, and know that I ( God ) am here '' ), the song is about taking a break from everyday things and taking a moment to appreciate one life. `` Be Still '' has received positive critical reception from music critics, who praised it as one of the album 's highlights. Clarkson has included the song in the touring set of her My December Tour from 2007 - 08. Contents 1 Background 2 Composition 3 Critical response 4 Credits and personnel 5 References 6 External links Background Due to the pressure from the music executives and heavy work schedule, Clarkson began to have erratic experience while performing in her Breakaway World Tour. She recalled, `` Everything caught up with me in a bad way. My body was wearing down, and my emotions were wearing down. I was trying to get over someone. I had n't seen my friends and family for a while, and it was becoming a nuisance ( to see them ) because I was so busy. I was traveling, and then there was more added to the schedule. It just got chaotic. I was 24, and that is pretty young to be the boss of so much. And it caught up with me. I could n't smile. I could n't do anything. I broke down. I cried so much I could n't speak. I was that tired. I was drained. I did n't want to act, did n't want to smile -- I did n't want to pretend. I just broke... It was the lowest point of my life and my career. '' During this period of time, She began to write tracks with her band members for a pontential studio album, calling it `` free therapy ''. One of these songs, `` Be Still '', was co-written with her guitarist Aben Eubanks, and was included in her third studio album, My December, which was ultimately released in 2007. Composition Written in the key of D major, `` Be Still '' is a folk blues ballad. Clarkson 's vocal range in the song spans from D to B. In this song she tells a lover to just be still and enjoy the moment. The song is named after one of her favorite Bible verses : Psalm 46 : 10 ( `` Be still, and know that I ( God ) am here '' ). Clarkson explained, `` It 's all about stopping things, slowing down to appreciate life. Everything just goes so fast, especially in this business. There 's just no time to be alone for a moment of quiet. That 's why I do n't live in Los Angeles and have always lived in Texas. It 's about getting away from the rat race and carving out a space for yourself. '' She compared the song to tracks recorded by Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt, and Christine McVie. Critical response `` Be Still '' has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Bill Lamb of About.com praised it as `` one of the most gorgeous ballads Kelly Clarkson has yet recorded. '' Matt Richenthal of TV Fanatic described it as `` a gentle, almost jazzy lullaby whose lyrical phrasing echoes Edie Brickell, of all people. '' Sean Paul Mahoney of Blogcritics described it as `` heart - wrenching ''. Gil Kaufman of MTV wrote in his review, `` The spare ballad `` Be Still '' is about getting a new start. Over a trip hop beat, subtle acoustic guitars and some glitchy - sounding electronics, a wounded Clarkson sensuously croons about being strong and picking yourself up when you fall down. '' Chuck Taylor of Billboard remarked that `` Be Still '' `` offers acoustic relief from the onslaught more than halfway through the ( My December ) set. '' Spence D. of IGN referred to it as a `` standard issue balladry '', adding : `` acoustic guitars and Clarkson 's mellifluous vocals lilting with a sense of melancholic serenity. '' But also became critical about the song 's transition from `` Haunted ''. He remarked, `` The fact that she continues to smash an angry number right next to a quiet one is a transitional mistake that creates a somewhat jarring sensibility. '' Roger Friedman of Fox News wrote that `` Be Still '' `` is an effective ballad. But the lyrics deteriorate pretty quickly into an accusatory tone that permeates the album. '' Credits and personnel Credits adapted from My December liner notes. Personnel Songwriting, Vocals -- Kelly Clarkson Bass, Guitars -- Aben Eubanks, Jimmy Messer Bass guitar -- Billy Mohler Drums -- Shawn Pelton Keys -- Aben Eubanks, Jason Halbert, David Kahne Violin -- Antoine Silverman, Joyce Hammann, Entcho Todorov, Hiroko Taguchi, Paul Woodiel, Lori Miller, Cenovia Cummings Celli -- Roger Shell, Wendy Sutter, Erik Friedlander, Sara Seiver Double bass -- Jeff Carney Songwriting - Aben Eubanks Alto saxophone -- Aaron Heick Tenor saxophone, conductor -- Andrew Sterman Barritone saxophone -- Andy Laster Production -- David Kahne Recording -- Kelly Clarkson, Aben Eubanks References ^ Jump up to : `` Kelly 's Big Gamble - July 13 - 15, 2007 ''. USA Weekend. Gannett Company. July 13 -- 15, 2007. ASIN B004680LWO. OCLC 367577079. Retrieved April 18, 2013. ( subscription required ) ^ Jump up to : Clarkson, Kelly ; Eubanks, Aben ( 2007 ). `` Kelly Clarkson - Be Still Sheet Music ( Digital Download ) '' ( sheet music ). Musicnotes.com. EMI Music Publishing. Retrieved April 18, 2013. ( subscription required ) ^ Jump up to : `` Kelly Clarkson bio ''. NFL. NFL Enterprises LLC. August 22, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Lamb, Bill. `` Kelly Clarkson - My December ''. About.com. IAC. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Richenthal, Matt ( June 26, 2007 ). `` Kelly Clarkson Album Review ''. TV Fanatic. Mediavine Inc. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Mahoney, Sean Paul ( June 29, 2007 ). `` Music Review : Kelly Clarkson - My December ''. Blogcritics. Technorati, Inc. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Kaufman, Gil ( June 19, 2007 ). `` Kelly Clarkson 's My December : Rumors Aside, LP Is n't A Radical Departure ''. MTV. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Taylor, Chuck ( June 26, 2007 ). `` Does Kelly Clarkson 's ' My December ' Have Any Hits ? ''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Spence D. ( June 26, 2007 ). `` Kelly Clarkson - My December Review ''. IGN. IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ Friedman, Roger ( June 18, 2007 ). `` ' Idol ' Rants : Kelly Clarkson 's Album Hits Internet Early ''. Fox News. News Corporation. Retrieved April 18, 2013. Jump up ^ All I Ever Wanted ( booklet ). Kelly Clarkson. RCA Records / 19 Recordings / S Records. 2009. 88697 - 32715 - 2. External links Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics Kelly Clarkson songs Discography Thankful `` The Trouble with Love Is '' `` Miss Independent '' `` Low '' `` Beautiful Disaster '' `` A Moment Like This '' `` Before Your Love '' Breakaway `` Breakaway '' `` Since U Been Gone '' `` Behind These Hazel Eyes '' `` Because of You '' `` Gone '' `` Walk Away '' My December `` Never Again '' `` One Minute '' `` Sober '' `` Do n't Waste Your Time '' `` Be Still '' All I Ever Wanted `` My Life Would Suck Without You '' `` I Do Not Hook Up '' `` Cry '' `` All I Ever Wanted '' `` Already Gone '' `` If I Ca n't Have You '' `` Save You '' `` Whyyawannabringmedown '' `` Long Shot '' `` Can We Go Back '' Stronger `` Mr. Know It All '' `` Stronger ( What Does n't Kill You ) '' `` Dark Side '' `` Einstein '' `` I Forgive You '' `` Hello '' `` The War Is Over '' `` Do n't You Wanna Stay '' `` Why Do n't You Try '' Greatest Hits -- Chapter One `` Catch My Breath '' `` People Like Us '' `` Do n't Rush '' Wrapped in Red `` Wrapped in Red '' `` Underneath the Tree '' `` Winter Dreams ( Brandon 's Song ) '' `` 4 Carats '' `` Just for Now '' `` I 'll Be Home for Christmas '' Piece by Piece `` Heartbeat Song '' `` Invincible '' `` Someone '' `` Take You High '' `` Piece by Piece '' `` Run Run Run '' `` Dance with Me '' `` Nostalgic '' `` Good Goes the Bye '' Meaning of Life `` Love So Soft '' `` Heat '' `` Meaning of Life '' `` Move You '' `` I Do n't Think About You '' Collaborations `` Foolish Games '' `` Little Green Apples '' `` PrizeFighter '' `` All I Ask of You '' `` Second Hand Heart '' Other songs `` ( You Make Me Feel Like ) A Natural Woman '' `` My Grown Up Christmas List '' `` Up to the Mountain '' `` Get Up ( A Cowboys Anthem ) '' `` Tie It Up '' `` It 's Quiet Uptown '' `` Christmas Eve '' Book Songs Portal Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Be_Still_(Kelly_Clarkson_song)&oldid=806579868 '' Categories : 2000s ballads 2007 songs Folk ballads Kelly Clarkson songs Songs written by Kelly Clarkson Song recordings produced by David Kahne Hidden categories : Pages containing links to subscription - only content Articles with hAudio microformats Talk Contents About Wikipedia فارسی Edit links This page was last edited on 22 October 2017, at 22 : 53 ( UTC ). 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Question: who wrote the song be still and know i am
Answer: Kelly Clarkson