Although the band started out playing at Christian music festivals, they shun the label of "Christian rock," with singer and guitarist Jon Foreman saying, "For us, it's a faith, not a genre. We've always been very open and honest about where the songs are coming from. For us, these songs are for everyone. Calling us `Christian rock' tends to be a box that closes some people out and excludes them. And that's not what we're trying to do. Music has always opened my mind -- and that's what we want." They started out on Charlie Peacock's label "re:think" and spent several years appearing at Christian festivals and enjoying Christian radio hits. Most of their early tours were with Christian bands and both of the band's new members were borrowed from Christian bands.
Switchfoot did not see success outside of the Christian rock scene until they were featured alongside singer Mandy Moore on the A Walk To Remember soundtrack. The band's first true commercial success came in 2003 with the release of their fourth major label (and first mainstream label) offering, The Beautiful Letdown. The album went on to sell more than 2 million albums and Switchfoot became the most popular rock band to be associated with Christian music.
They were featured on the British Edition of the Spiderman II soundtrack along with the likes of Taking Back Sunday and Dashboard Confessional to name a few, in 2004 with the song 'Meant To Live'.
In 2005 Switchfoot released "Nothing Is Sound". The album went gold within 3 months and received much critical acclaim.
Switchfoot's highly anticipated album, titled "Oh! Gravity." was released on December 26th, 2006.
On November 10th, 2009, Switchfoot released their first album produced under their own label, lowercase people. "Mess of Me", a single from the album released months before the CD, has enjoy chart-topping radio plays since its release.
In 2010 Switchfoot released their album, "Hello Hurricane".
On September 27th, 2011, to much anticipation and excitement, Switchfoot released their newest album, "Vice Verses".
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New Way To Be Human
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Hey kids, this might be the one
It's a race to be noticed and it's leaving us numb
Hey kids, we can't be the ones
With all of our fashion we're still incomplete
The God of redemption could break our routine
There's a new way to be human
It's nothing we've ever been
There's a new way to be human
New way to be human
And where is our inspiration when all the heroes are gone?
Hey kids, could we be the ones?
'Cause nobody's famous and nobody's fine
We all need forgiveness; we're longing inside
There's a new way to be human
It's nothing we've ever been
There's a new way to be human
It's spreading under my skin
There's a new way to be human
Where divinity blends
With a new way to be human
New way to be human
You're throwing your love across my impossible space
You have created me
Take me out of me into a new way to be human
To a new way to be human
You're a new way to be human
Where my humanity bends
To a new way to be human
Redemption begins
You're a new way to be human
You're a new way to be human
You're the only way to be human
You're a new way to be human
The opening line of the song "Everyday it's the same thing, another trend has begun" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The song is about the pressure society puts on individuals to conform and keep up with the constantly changing trends. The lyrics suggest that this pressure has left people feeling incomplete and numb. The song asks the question, "where is our inspiration when all the heroes are gone?" and suggests that perhaps the answer is to become our own heroes.
The chorus suggests that there is a "new way to be human" that "divinity blends" with. This new way of being human is not something that has existed before, but is spreading "under my skin." The song is ultimately about finding redemption and a new sense of purpose by embracing this new way of being human. The final lines of the song, "You're the only way to be human, you're a new way to be human" suggest that this new way of being human is tied to a connection with something beyond ourselves (perhaps God or a higher power).
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday it's the same thing another trend has begun
Each day, a new trend starts, but they all seem to blend together.
Hey kids, this might be the one
Youths are obsessed with the latest trendy fad, always seeking the next big thing.
It's a race to be noticed and it's leaving us numb
Society's emphasis on gaining attention and social status through superficial means is desensitizing individuals to their true values.
Hey kids, we can't be the ones
We cannot keep striving to be on top if it means losing our true identity.
With all of our fashion we're still incomplete
Despite our attempts to express ourselves through fashion, we still feel like something is missing.
The God of redemption could break our routine
By embracing the concept of redemption, we can break away from our stagnant lifestyles.
There's a new way to be human
We can live a new and better life by adopting a new perspective as human beings.
It's nothing we've ever been
This new way of being human is something that no one has experienced before.
And where is our inspiration when all the heroes are gone?
In a world where heroes and idols are scarce, where can we turn for inspiration?
Hey kids, could we be the ones?
Perhaps, it is us who have the potential to become the heroes of our time.
'Cause nobody's famous and nobody's fine
No one is perfect, not even the famous, and it is okay to acknowledge one's flaws.
We all need forgiveness; we're longing inside
In our hearts, we desire forgiveness, as we realize we are not infallible.
It's spreading under my skin
This new way of being human is becoming more and more integral to our identity.
Where divinity blends
The concept of what is divine intersects with our new way of being human.
You're throwing your love across my impossible space
Receiving love can make all the difference, even if it seems impossible to experience.
You have created me
Through love, we can create a better version of ourselves.
Take me out of me into a new way to be human
Through introspection, we can change into the new way of being human.
Redemption begins
Once we open ourselves to redemption, we can begin our journey towards a better life.
You're the only way to be human
Love and redemption from a higher power are the keys to truly being human.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JONATHAN MARK FOREMAN, KAINE DOUGLAS
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Life and love and why still one of my favorites