Tracklist :
1. "Love Alone Is Worth the Fight" 4:35
2. "Who We Are" 3:25
3. "When We Come Alive" 3:36
4. "Say It Like You Mean It" 3:53
5. "The World You Want" 4:18
6. "Slipping Away" 3:35
7. "Ba55" 4:45
8. "Let It Out" 3:17
9. "All or Nothing at All" 3:46
10. "Saltwater Heart" 4:04
11. "Back to the Beginning Again" 4:12
Love Alone Is Worth the Fight
Switchfoot Lyrics
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I'm looking for my own oasis
So close I can taste this
The fear that love alone erases
So I'm back to the basics
I figure it's time I face this
Time to take my own advice
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
And I never thought it'd come to this
But it seems like I'm finally feeling numb to this
The funny thing about a name is
You forget what the reason you were playing the game is
And it's all an illusion
A 21st century institution
So I'm headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
We're only here for a season
I'm looking for the rhyme and reason
Why you're born, why you're leaving
What you fear and what you believe in
Why you're living and breathing
Why you're fighting it and getting it even
Let's go headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
Here we are, here we go
Where the road is our own
Hear it calling you home
Here we are, here we go!
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
The song "Love Alone Is Worth The Fight" by Switchfoot expresses the singer's search for his purpose in life and his struggle to find his place in the world. He is searching for his own oasis, and though he is so close to it he can taste it, he is still filled with fear. However, he comes to realize that love is the only thing that can erase these fears. He decides to go back to the basics and take his own advice, noting that though we are living in a 21st-century institution, everything is just an illusion. He takes a chance and decides to head down an unknown path and see what he is truly made of.
The lyrics encourage listeners to not let fear stop them from living their lives and fighting for what they believe in. The song acknowledges that life is short and encourages listeners to take advantage of every moment by embracing love because, in the end, love alone is worth the fight.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to find where my place is
I am searching for my purpose in life
I'm looking for my own oasis
I am seeking a place of peace and tranquility
So close I can taste this
I am on the verge of finding what I am looking for
The fear that love alone erases
I am afraid of being vulnerable and opening up to love, but I know it is the only way to overcome my fears
So I'm back to the basics
I am returning to the fundamental principles of life
I figure it's time I face this
I realize it is time for me to confront my fears and challenges
Time to take my own advice
I know what I need to do and it is time to act upon it
And I never thought it'd come to this
I am surprised that I have reached this point in my life
But it seems like I'm finally feeling numb to this
I have become desensitized to the struggles and obstacles in my life
The funny thing about a name is
It is ironic that despite knowing my name, I have forgotten my purpose
You forget what the reason you were playing the game is
Sometimes in life, we lose sight of our goals and motivations
And it's all an illusion
Life can sometimes feel like it is not real or genuine
A 21st century institution
The complexities and challenges of modern-day life can make it feel like an institution
So I'm headed down the open road unknown
I am embarking on a journey without a clear direction or destination
And we find what we're made of
We discover our true selves when faced with challenges and adversities
Through the open door
By being open to new experiences and opportunities
Is it fear you're afraid of?
Are you afraid of being vulnerable and opening up to love?
What are you waiting for?
Why are you holding back from pursuing love and overcoming your fears?
We're only here for a season
Our time on Earth is limited and we need to make the most of it
I'm looking for the rhyme and reason
I am searching for the meaning and purpose behind everything
Why you're born, why you're leaving
Questions about the beginning and end of life
What you fear and what you believe in
The things that scare us and the things that give us hope and faith
Why you're living and breathing
The purpose and meaning behind our lives
Why you're fighting it and getting it even
The struggles and challenges we face in life, and our determination to overcome them
Here we are, here we go
We are ready to embark on a new chapter in our lives
Where the road is our own
We have the power to shape our own destiny and determine our own path in life
Hear it calling you home
Our inner voice is calling us to where we truly belong
Love alone is worth the fight
Love is the most valuable thing worth fighting for in life
Woah
An expression of awe and wonder
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement
Oh, oh
An expression of surprise or realization
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on Life And Love And Why Aka 3/4 Chant
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on Life And Love And Why Aka 3/4 Chant
Life and love and why still one of my favorites