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.
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On September 27th, 2011, to much anticipation and excitement, Switchfoot released their newest album, "Vice Verses".
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Erosion
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Rain is a backseat driver that takes me where I don't want to go
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
I'm dry and cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut, it looks like rain
Erosion
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make me whole
The thirstiest grounds can't take the rain
My undecided vices washing on down the drain
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
My heart is cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut it looks like rain
Erosion
Oh, Spirit, fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make me whole
Oh, Erosion, would You wash away my sins?
Oh, Erosion, I need a second shot again
Oh, Erosion, would You break my heart again?
Oh, Erosion, I am a broken-hearted man
Erosion
Oh, Spirit, fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make whole
Erosion
Oh, Spirit, fall on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make me whole
The song "Erosion" by Switchfoot talks about the struggles of life and the need for spiritual rejuvenation. The opening lines, "Rain is a bad reminder of everything I don't want to know, Rain is a backseat driver that takes me where I don't want to go" indicate that the singer is not having a great time, and the rain is serving as a metaphor for the problems in his/her life. The following lines, "And it looks like the sky is caving in again, I'm dry and cracked, the sky goes black, and tut, tut, it looks like rain" further reinforce this metaphor.
The chorus, "Oh, Spirit, fall like rain on my thirsty soul, Erosion, Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make me whole" signifies that the singer is seeking spiritual redemption, wants to be renewed, and refreshed akin to rain falling on dry ground. The lyrics, "My undecided vices washing on down the drain," indicate that the singer is trying to get rid of their demons and move to a better place in life, leaving the negative things behind.
The second verse continues with the rain metaphor and how even the thirstiest ground might not be able to handle it. The chorus reiterates the singer's desire for redemption and to be made whole. The third verse again asks for spiritual forgiveness and talks about the singer's need for a second chance.
Overall, the song depicts the struggles of life and the need for spiritual redemption to cleanse the soul, an eloquent plea that is sure to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain is a bad reminder of everything I don't want to know
The rain symbolizes things that remind me of past experiences or memories that I don't want to remember.
Rain is a backseat driver that takes me where I don't want to go
The rain forces me to visit places I don't want to go or experience things I'd rather forget.
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
I'm dry and cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut, it looks like rain
I feel like the world is closing in on me again, things are looking bleak, and it seems like it is about to rain.
Erosion
Oh, Spirit, fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make me whole
I am asking for spiritual renewal and transformation in my life, to be broken of my old ways and habits and made whole once again.
The thirstiest grounds can't take the rain
My undecided vices washing on down the drain
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
My heart is cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut it looks like rain
Even when we are thirsty, we cannot handle the rains of life because we have not made up our minds about who we are and what we want to become. Our vices and bad habits are being washed away, and it seems like the world is collapsing around us again.
Oh, Erosion, would You wash away my sins?
Oh, Erosion, I need a second shot again
Oh, Erosion, would You break my heart again?
Oh, Erosion, I am a broken-hearted man
I am asking for another chance to overcome my mistakes and for my heart to be broken once again so that I can be remade and healed.
Erosion
Oh, Spirit, fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me and make whole
Again, I am asking for spiritual transformation and to be made whole once again, to be led by a higher power as I address my faults and bad habits.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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@adrielmarques3412
Rain is a bad reminder of everything I don't wanna know
Rain is a backseat driver takes me where I don't wanna go
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
I'm dry and cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut, it looks like rain
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
The thirstiest grounds can't take the rain
My undecided vices washing on down the drain
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
My heart is cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut, it looks like rain
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
Oh, erosion, would you wash away my sins?
Oh, erosion, I need a second shot again
Oh, erosion, would you break my heart again?
Oh, erosion, I am a broken hearted man, yeah, yeah
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Oh, erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
@timneville5348
Classic.........Spirit...............rain down (reign down)........fill the soul.
@danielsmith5318
"oh spirit fall on my soul like rain". Yes!!
@I_Love_Jesus760
I listened to this song on repeat while studying erosion in science
@kathleenjohnson6417
knowing our Lord God alows hard circumstances in order to wash away our will and trust and obey God will
@theotherfoot
Listening to Robert Shoch talk about the Sphinx water erosion on Rogan popped this song in my head! 😂😂😂
@adrielmarques3412
Rain is a bad reminder of everything I don't wanna know
Rain is a backseat driver takes me where I don't wanna go
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
I'm dry and cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut, it looks like rain
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
The thirstiest grounds can't take the rain
My undecided vices washing on down the drain
And it looks like the sky is caving in again
My heart is cracked, the sky goes black
And tut, tut, it looks like rain
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
Oh, erosion, would you wash away my sins?
Oh, erosion, I need a second shot again
Oh, erosion, would you break my heart again?
Oh, erosion, I am a broken hearted man, yeah, yeah
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Oh, erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
Erosion
Oh, spirit fall like rain on my thirsty soul
Erosion
Oh, sweet erosion, break me, and make me whole
@FreeKentHovind
Whoa! Suddenly it feels like 2004 or 2005 again!
@emanuelmarcenaro2874
2023
@p0p0dAgr8
2019 anyone?
@jesusalberto7933
2020 :D