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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Ammunition
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Blame it on what you're into
Blame it on your religions
Blame it on your Politicians
We've been blowing up
we're the issue
it's our condition
We've been blowing up
we're the issue
Our detonation
we've been blowing up
we're the issue
we're ammunition
we're ammunition
we're ammunition
we are the fuse and ammunition
I have no generation
show me my motivation
One world one desperation
one hope and one salvation.
Look what a mess we've made of love
Look what a mess we've made
we've got ourselves to blame
Look what a bomb we've made of love
The lyrics of Switchfoot's "Ammunition" portray a sense of responsibility regarding the current state of the world. The song talks about blaming different factors that are responsible for the world's condition, and ultimately, the realization that we are the ones who are responsible. The opening lines, "Blame it on what you've been through, Blame it on what you're into, blaming on your religions, blame it on your politicians," showcase the various factors that people tend to blame for the world's problems.
The repetition of "we've been blowing up" highlights the intensity of the situation and the urgency to take responsibility for our actions. The line, "We've been blowing up, we're the issue, we're ammunition," shows how our actions contribute to the explosion, and we must take ownership of our role in the situation.
The lines, "I have no generation, show me my motivation, One world one desperation, one hope and one salvation," speak of the need for a collective effort to make things better. It highlights the lack of motivation and the desperate need for change. The song ends with the message that we are responsible for the mess we've made, and it's time to take action and make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Blame it on what you've been through
We tend to blame our circumstances for our actions and behavior.
Blame it on what you're into
We tend to blame our interests or the things we like for our actions and behavior.
Blame it on your religions
We tend to blame our religious beliefs for our actions and behavior.
Blame it on your Politicians
We tend to blame our politicians and leaders for our actions and behavior.
We've been blowing up
We have become a problem and source of danger.
we're the issue
We are the root cause of the problem.
it's our condition
It's a result of our own state of being, mindset or attitude.
Our detonation
We are responsible for the explosion and consequences of our own actions.
we're ammunition
We have become the force that fuels or drives something bigger like a conflict, a change or a movement.
we're ammunition
We are part of the arsenal of forces or ideas that can bring about change.
we're ammunition
We have become the means to an end, a tool for someone else's agenda.
we are the fuse and ammunition
We are both the spark that ignites something and the force that drives it forward.
I have no generation
I feel disconnected from any sense of belonging to a social or historical group.
show me my motivation
Help me find a reason to take action or change something.
One world one desperation
We are all facing similar issues, challenges or fears.
one hope and one salvation.
We all share a common dream or aspiration for something better.
Look what a mess we've made of love
We have turned something beautiful and meaningful into something ugly and destructive.
Look what a mess we've made
We have created a situation that is chaotic, confusing and overwhelming.
we've got ourselves to blame
We need to take responsibility for our own choices and actions.
Look what a bomb we've made of love
We have turned love into something that is explosive, dangerous and harmful.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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@MovieMan-qe3hr
I was introduced to this album when it came out in 03. I was in a Christian group back then.
I fell in love with this album, and have listened to it ever since.
It's a great album overall!!!
@TheCchewW
this was one of my fave albums of all time. underrated for sure.
@jacksock5418
Underrated song and underrated band.
@cheshire2304
+Jack Sock Got that all from one song, did ya?
@brewbearbrewer9510
That's all you need bro!
@natestein5988
Jack Sock Agreed.
@dnmcfall
Underrated comment
@m1chacha
@Sky Bird that's just kind of a thing on most videos. A lot of people just don't use the like button for anything, but it doesn't mean they don't actually like it.
@franzrivers5118
Every once in a while, someone writes a song that proves scarily prophetic, fitting even better decades later than it did when it was written. This is one of those. Someone really needs to name a band in honor of this tune. Spent Bullets. I know I'd pay to see 'em...
@rowan8963
Such an underrated amount of musical talent.