Brandon Lake’s newest album is called “King of Hearts,” and the title track is an intimate portrait of the care and affection God has for us as His children. Lake and his co-writers — Hank Bentley and Jacob Sooter — borrow vivid biblical imagery as the award-winning singer steps into the shoes of the thief on the cross, who famously hung beside Jesus and asked for His forgiveness just minutes before taking his final breath. If you read the story in Luke 23, you’ll see that Jesus forgave him and guaranteed his place in heaven, serving as a stark, humble reminder that it’s never too late for repentance.
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Sonically, “King of Hearts” relies on rich textures woven across a diverse musical tapestry that, at first blush, recalls the stripped-back, airy guitar-vocal that originally amassed Lake scores of fans on “Gratitude.” Eventually exploding into a worshipful, in-depth look into the heart of the Father, the ballad slowly builds and beautifully encapsulates Lake’s vision for the full project.
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“I’m not sure if I knew who this record was for when I started writing it, but as the songs came, the more I realized it was not for the seemingly put together, but rather, those who are honest about their brokenness but also have a desire to connect with their Creator and experience Him in everyday life,” Lake shares. “This Creator is King of the universe, King of nations [and] King of creation; but none more important than King of hearts.”
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While the “Hard Fought Hallelujah” singer didn’t include “King of Hearts” in his setlist for this year’s “Summer Worship Nights” tour alongside his friend and fellow chart-topping artist, Phil Wickham; fans are likely to hear it on his massive “King of Hearts Tour” beginning this fall and stretching into 2026. The eagerly anticipated 50-date trek is slated to feature support from former We The Kingdom member Franni Cash and singer-songwriter Pat Barrett.
