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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Switchfoot Lyrics
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I've made my mistakes
I've seen my heart cave in
I got my scars
I've been to hell and back again
Born for the blue skies
Born for the sunrise
We'll survive the pain
[Chorus]
We're singing
Hey, you can't count us out
We've been running up against the crowd
Yeah, we are the dark horses
We're singing...
Wait! It's not over now
We've been down but we've never been out
Yeah, we are the dark horses
We found the way out
The city takes everything it can
But outside the crowds
I can feel my lungs again
Born for the blue skies
We'll survive the rain
Born for the sunrise
We'll survive the pain
[Chorus]
We're singing
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la.
Yeah!
Born for the blue skies
Born for the blue skies
Born for the sunrise
We'll survive the pain
[Chorus]
We're singing
Hey, you can't count us out
We've been running up against the crowd
Yeah, we are the dark horses
We're singing
Wait, don't care what they say
We know we'll find a way
Yeah! We are the Dark Horses
Yeah!
Laa la-la-la-la-laa
Laa la-la-la-la-laa
Keep running for the dark horses
Hope makes the blood change courses
Keep running for dark horses
Stand up for the dark horses
Keep running for the dark horses
Hope makes the blood change courses
Switchfoot's "Dark Horses" is a song about resilience and perseverance. The lyrics illustrate how the singer has faced difficulties and obstacles, but has managed to overcome them. The singer acknowledges their flaws and past mistakes, but insists that they won't be held back by them. Instead, they'll push forward, determined to make something of themselves in spite of the odds.
The chorus of the song is especially poignant, with the dark horse metaphor signifying the idea of an underdog that manages to succeed despite the odds. The singer asserts that they won't be counted out and that they'll continue to run up against the crowd, no matter what. Additionally, the refrain of "Born for the blue skies, we'll survive the rain/Born for the sunrise, we'll survive the pain" symbolizes the idea of hope in the face of struggle. The song suggests that though life may be difficult at times, people are ultimately capable of overcoming adversity and achieving their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I've made my mistakes
I have done things that I should not have done in the past.
I've seen my heart cave in
I have experienced emotional trauma in the past that has affected me deeply.
I got my scars
I carry the physical and emotional marks of my past experiences with me always.
I've been to hell and back again
I have experienced a great deal of hardship and difficulty, but have emerged stronger for it.
Born for the blue skies
I was made for brighter, better things and will not be held down by the darkness and negativity of life.
We'll survive the rain
I know that difficult times will come, but I will make it through them and keep going.
Born for the sunrise
I am optimistic that good things are coming, and I will keep striving towards them.
We're singing Hey, you can't count us out
I refuse to be counted as less than anyone else or to be dismissed as unworthy or incapable.
We've been running up against the crowd
I have faced opposition or challenges from others who do not understand or support my goals and dreams.
Yeah, we are the dark horses
I am part of a group of people who are often underestimated or overlooked, but who have great strength and determination.
Wait! It's not over now
Even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and the possibility of a better future.
We've been down but we've never been out
I have experienced failure or setbacks, but I have always found a way to keep going and never give up.
We found the way out
I have overcome obstacles and found a path forward, even in difficult circumstances.
The city takes everything it can
Living in a city or modern society can be tough and often drains people of their energy and resources.
But outside the crowds
There is a wider world outside of the pressures and expectations of society.
I can feel my lungs again
I am breathing more freely and feeling more alive outside of the constraints of the city or society.
Wait, don't care what they say
I am not concerned with the negative opinions of others and will continue to pursue my goals regardless of their thoughts.
We know we'll find a way
I have confidence in my abilities and my ability to adapt to difficult circumstances and keep going.
Keep running for the dark horses
We must continue to fight for our dreams and goals, even when it may seem like the odds are stacked against us.
Hope makes the blood change courses
Believing in a better future can create a sense of motivation and energy that can lead to positive changes in one's life.
Stand up for the dark horses
We should support and encourage those who are often overlooked or underestimated, and help them to achieve their goals.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
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Dark Horses
Switchfoot
Produced by Switchfoot & Neal Avron
Album: Vice Verses
[Verse 1]
I’ve made my mistakes
I’ve seen my heart cave in
I got my scars
I’ve been to hell and back again
Born for the blue skies
We’ll survive the rain
Born for the sunrise
We’ll survive the pain
[Chorus]
We’re singing
Hey, you can’t count us out
We’ve been running up against the crowd
Yeah, we're the Dark Horses
We’re singing
Wait! It’s not over now
We’ve been down but we’ve never been out
Yeah, we're the Dark Horses
[Verse 2]
We found a way out
The city takes everything it can
But outside the crowds
I can feel my lungs again
[Pre-Chorus]
Born for the blue skies
We’ll survive the rain
Born for the sunrise
We’ll survive the pain
[Chorus]
We’re singing
Hey, you can’t count us out
We’ve been running up against the crowd
Yeah, we're the Dark Horses
We’re singing
Wait! It’s not over now
We’ve been down but we’ve never been out
Yeah, we're the Dark Horses
We’re singing
La la-la-la-la-la-la
La la-la-la-la-la-la
[Bridge]
Born for the blue skies
Born for the blue skies
Born for the sunrise
We’ll survive the pain
[Final Chorus]
We’re singing
Hey, You can’t count us out
We’ve been running up against the crowd
Yeah, we're the Dark Horses
We’re singing
We don’t care what they say
We know we’ll find a way
Yeah, we're the Dark Horses
La la-la-la-la-la-la
La la-la-la-la-la-la
[Outro - spoken]
Keep running with the dark horses
Hope makes the blood change courses
Keep running with the dark horses
Stand up for the dark horses
Keep running with the dark horses
Hope makes the blood change courses
Keep running with the dark horses
Songwriters: Jon Foreman / Tim Foreman
Dark Horses lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, The Bicycle Music Company
Released: 2011
@olegandrushchenko9785
This is the type of song in which you hear the first 15 seconds and you know you're in for some good stuff
@joestrik1911
+Oleg Andrushchenko As this being my first time hearing this song, I would agree
@aestheticbabe660
I agree! (♡_♡)
@BenHodgeThemeParkEndeavor
That's exactly how I felt when I first heard this song.
@MoeMoon
+Tomb Raider they're not a christian band.
@joestrik1911
+Moe Moon Except they are, They kinda make it on to Christian Radio stations and I saw them live at a Christian music festival last week. They're just one of the few Christian bands that doesn't suck
@narendrajbj
2024 and this still rocks 🙌🙌
@anabaptist5194
Just about right
@sarimabbas3462
no drugs no nudity no naked chicks no swearing words only pure pulsating powerful positive energy blast
@CraigTodd924
I'll drink to that.