: The track was co-written by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, and Salomon Ligthelm for the 2013 album Zion .

: This refers to Jesus commanding Peter to come to Him on the water.

: Much of the melody was composed over 10 days in Joel Houston’s New York apartment, while the final lyrics were completed at a waterfall on the last day of recording.

: This bridge is a prayer for a faith that is not limited by physical safety or human understanding. The Song’s Creation

The lyrics directly parallel Peter’s experience of stepping out of a boat during a storm:

Oceans (where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United Lyrics May 2026

: The track was co-written by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, and Salomon Ligthelm for the 2013 album Zion .

: This refers to Jesus commanding Peter to come to Him on the water. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United lyrics

: Much of the melody was composed over 10 days in Joel Houston’s New York apartment, while the final lyrics were completed at a waterfall on the last day of recording. : The track was co-written by Matt Crocker,

: This bridge is a prayer for a faith that is not limited by physical safety or human understanding. The Song’s Creation Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United lyrics

The lyrics directly parallel Peter’s experience of stepping out of a boat during a storm: