We Are Messengers - Ill Think About You (from The Shack) May 2026

The song was specifically crafted for the 2017 film The Shack , based on William Paul Young's best-selling novel. Both the book and film grapple with "The Great Sadness"—the paralyzing grief following a family tragedy. You can explore the full The Shack Soundtrack on Apple Music to see how the song fits into the broader narrative of healing.

Even years after the film's release, "I'll Think About You" remains one of We Are Messengers' most streamed tracks. It has transitioned from a "movie song" to a staple for anyone navigating the "Great Sadness" in their own lives. You can watch the official music video featuring clips from the film on the We Are Messengers YouTube Channel. We Are Messengers - Ill Think About You (from The Shack)

Musically, the track relies on a "less is more" approach to amplify its emotional weight: The song was specifically crafted for the 2017

: Unlike many upbeat CCM tracks, this song allows space for the "sting" of death, mirroring the film's honest portrayal of questioning God during suffering. Musical Composition Even years after the film's release, "I'll Think

: It begins with stripped-back instrumentation—primarily piano and Mulligan’s gritty, soulful vocals—before building into a cinematic crescendo that mirrors the "soaring" feeling of finding peace.