<… Read Full Bio ↴This is the last track of Switchfoot's 2005 release, Nothing Is Sound.
Chad Butler (drummer for Switchfoot) broke the kick pedal while recording this song... He already had a sprained ankle...
Daisy
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Look up at the rain
A beautiful display
Of power and surrender
Giving us today
When she gives herself away
Rain, another rainy day
Give herself away
She comes down easy
On rich and debt the same
When she gives herself away
Let it go
Daisy, let it go
Open up your fists
This fallen world
Doesn't hold your interest
Doesn't hold your soul
Daisy, let it go
Pain, give yourself a name
Call yourself contrition
Avarice of blame
Giving isn't easy
And neither is the rain
When she gives herself away
Daisy, why another day
Why another sunrise
Who will take the blame
For all redemptive motion
And every rainy day
When he gives himself away
Let it go
Daisy let it go
Open your fists
This fallen world
It doesn't hold your interest
It doesn't hold your soul
Daisy, let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
And you let it go, go
Let it go, let it go, let it go
Go
Let it go
Let it go
In Switchfoot's song "Daisy," the lyrics speak to the theme of surrender and letting go in order to find redemption. The song begins by addressing "Daisy" directly and telling her to give herself away, which is likely a metaphor for surrendering to something greater. The rain is then used as a symbol of this surrender, as it comes down from the ocean and gives itself away to us. The lyrics suggest that if we can emulate this kind of surrender, we too can give something beautiful to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Daisy, give yourself away
Encouragement to release oneself from their own mental, emotional and physical confines - to be open and vulnerable
Look up at the rain
Looking up during the rain is symbolic of one's surrender to nature - its power and control
The beautiful display
The beauty seen in nature's displays and patterns can be therapeutic and help release tension
Of power and surrender
Surrendering oneself to nature's power results in a cathartic release and a sense of tranquility
Giving us today
The present is a gift given to be used wisely
When you yourself away
Encouragement to give oneself away, to let go and be vulnerable, resulting in a meaningful existence
Let it go
Release negativity that restricts personal growth
Open up your fists
Loosening one's tight grip, metaphorically or physically, to show a willingness to receive or let go
This fallen world
The chaotic and flawed world we currently inhabit
Doesn't hold your interest
The current world does not engage or captivate one's mind
Doesn't hold your soul
The current world does not contribute to one's purpose or sense of fulfillment
Pain, give yourself a name
Naming one's pain brings acknowledgment and ownership of it
Call yourself contrition
Taking responsibility for one's actions and making amends for past wrongs
Aberits of fame
Success isn't defined by fame or fortune, but rather by how one serves others selflessly
Giving isn't easy
Showing kindness, compassion and empathy towards others requires selflessness and sacrifice
If anybody'd like to say
While giving is challenging, it is rewarding to see the positive impact made on others
Daisy, why another day
Questioning the purpose and significance of existing another day without contributing to something meaningful
Why another sunrise
Questioning the beauty of nature's displays and whether they are appreciated by others
Who's gonna take the blame
Who takes responsibility for the current state of the world and what can be done to change it
For our redemptive motion
What actions can be taken to make the world, and oneself, worthy of redemption
And every rainy day
Symbolic of life's challenges and difficulties, and how one can react to them
When he gives himself away
Referring to Christ's selflessness and sacrifice as an example to emulate
Daisy let it go
Final encouragement to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and embrace vulnerability for personal growth
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Mark Foreman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@abelj5145
You're loved more than you could ever. Jesus loves you even when it doesn't feel like so.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
@K_Sirin
Daisy, give yourself away
Lookup at the rain
The beautiful display
Of power and surrender
Giving us today
And she gives herself away
Rain, another rainy day
Comes up from the ocean
Give herself away
She comes down easy
On rich and debt the same
And she gives herself away
Let it go
Daisy, Let it go
Open up your fist
This fallen world
Doesn't hold your interest
It doesn't hold your soul
Daisy, let it go
Pain, give yourself a name
Call yourself contrition
Avarice of blame
Giving isn't easy
Neither is the rain
When she gives herself away
Daisy, why another day?
Why another sunrise
Who will take the blame
For all redemptive motion
And every rainy day
When he gives himself away
Let it go
Daisy, let it go
Open up your fist
This fallen world
It doesn't hold your interest
It doesn't hold your soul
Daisy, let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
And you let it go, go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go, go
Let it go
Let it go
@AndrewCheshire
... And that, boys and girls, is how Switchfoot's greatest album ends.
"But what about all their other albums, Daddy?"
"Yeah, what about Native Tongue?"
"And Oh! Gravity?"
"WHAT ABOUT VICE VERSES??"
Oh, I love them all. Switchfoot is one of the best bands of all time. But in terms of raw beauty, nothing they made before or since has topped this wall-of-sound masterpiece. It's such a tasty album, capped by just about the most perfect song they ever made. It's so delicious I feel like I don't need to eat for a week!
"That doesn't make any sense."
Shhhh, just hit Play again.
@annabelleblair5886
I know no one will see this but I just wanna say this is a great song :) this song means a lot to me because my sister used to sing this song before bed and she moved out and I really miss her and I'm going through some hard times right now and this song is really helping, God bless you and stay strong.❤ -From a old fan.
@chrisivie8145
eventually people see what you put out there, it just takes some time, and i hope one day you get a car so you can go visit her!
@goldenfish77
one of the best song ever...
@abelj5145
You're loved more than you could ever. Jesus loves you even when it doesn't feel like so.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
@dnmcfall
👍🏾🙏
@donnahendrickson4442
Awww l saw it and I feel for you 🙏🙏🙏🙏God bless you and your family brother in Christ 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@melolexo8617
My grandfather gave me the name Daisy. He passed away in 2008 and I miss him a lot when I was 8. My name is Daseena represents Daisy flower . he was my first love and my father to me. Thank you for making this song sounds so beautiful. I feel loved.
@StupidChords
that's beautiful! my granddad has called me Daisy or "Miss Daisy" since I was small so I completely understand. what a beautiful name to have in all ways.
@OmegaShadow64
Unpopular opinion incoming - Nothing is Sound is definitely the best Switchfoot album.
@Persian11
https://youtu.be/e653T2hWfXo