I Can Only Imagine (David Guetta song)

"I Can Only Imagine" is a song performed by French DJ David Guetta, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown and rapper Lil Wayne, from Guetta's fifth studio album Nothing but the Beat. It was released as the sixth single from the album on April 23, 2012.^[1] Prior to its official release, the song charted in the lower regions of the charts in Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Guetta, Brown and Wayne performed the song live for the first time at the 54th Grammy Awards on February 12, 2012.

"I Can Only Imagine"
Single by David Guetta featuring Chris Brown and Lil Wayne
from the album Nothing but the Beat
Released	2 May 2012
Studio	Paris, France (Gum Prod, Catfield) Amsterdam, Netherlands (Piano Music) Ibiza, Spain (Can Rocas) Naples, Italy (Test Pressing)
Genre	EDM hip house
Length	3:29
Label	Virgin EMI
Songwriter(s)	Christopher Brown Dwayne Carter Jacob Luttrell Nasri Atweh David Guetta Giorgio Tuinfort Frédéric Riesterer
Producer(s)	David Guetta Frédéric Riesterer Black Raw
David Guetta singles chronology
"The Alphabeat" (2012) "I Can Only Imagine" (2012) "Laserlight" (2012)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Till I Die" (2012) "I Can Only Imagine" (2012) "Put It Down" (2012)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" (2012) "I Can Only Imagine" (2012) "My Homies Still" (2012)

Music video

The video was filmed on May 29, 2012, and premiered on July 2, 2012. It was directed by Colin Tilley. Guetta said that the video focuses more on futuristic images rather than on a plot as some of Guetta's other videos played out. It first opens up with Guetta walking into a room, and Brown appears in a mask as his eyes light up. As Brown starts singing in another scene, he is in a light-up suit. As the chorus plays, Brown is seen in a zero-gravity room. Guetta also then seen in the zero-gravity room. Wayne then is seen with a skateboard with a few other skateboarders in the background. Wayne is also located in another futuristic room. Brown is then seen in another room with a lit-up floor as he dances while he sings the chorus. Five other dancers join Brown.

Live performances

"I Can Only Imagine" was performed live by Guetta, Brown and Wayne at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.^[2]

Track listing

Digital download^[3]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"I Can Only Imagine" (Live at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards)	3:09

Digital download — EP^[4]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"I Can Only Imagine" (David Guetta and Daddy's Groove Remix)	5:50
2.	"I Can Only Imagine" (R3hab Remix)	4:43
3.	"I Can Only Imagine" (Extended Mix)	5:31

Promotional CD single^[5]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"I Can Only Imagine"	3:29

Promotional CD single^[6]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"I Can Only Imagine"	3:29
2.	"I Can Only Imagine" (David Guetta and Daddy's Groove Remix)	5:50
3.	"I Can Only Imagine" (R3hab Remix)	4:43
4.	"I Can Only Imagine" (Extended Mix)	5:31
5.	"I Can Only Imagine" (Instrumental)	3:29

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2011–12) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[7] 47 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] 17 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] 7 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[10] 1 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 35 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[12] 46 France (SNEP)[13] 40 Germany (GfK)[14] 32 Hungary (Single Top 40)[15] 2 Ireland (IRMA)[16] 18 Italy (FIMI)[17] 59 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[18] 4 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 98 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 28 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[21] 36 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 15 UK Singles (OCC)[23] 18 UK Dance (OCC)[24] 2 US Billboard Hot 100[25] 44 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[26] 14 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[27] 10 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 20 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[29] 9

Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position France (SNEP)[30] 165 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[31] Gold 35,000^ ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format
United States[3]	February 13, 2012	Digital download — Live at the 54th Grammy Awards
Various[4]	April 23, 2012	Digital download — Beatport exclusive
Australia[32]	May 2, 2012	Digital download
Austria[33]
Belgium[34]
Finland[35]
Germany[36]
Italy[37]
Japan[38]
Netherlands[39]
New Zealand[40]
Norway[41]
Switzerland[42]
United States[43]	August 7, 2012	Mainstream airplay