Float
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Turn it up so I can feel it
Turn it up so I can be near it
Baby says she's got that feeling
Moonwalking on the ceiling
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright, all alright
Turn it up so I can feel it
Loud enough so I can get near it
Baby's in that slow emotion
Moonwalking on the ocean
It's how we float, yeah
Feet ain't even touching ground
It's how we float, yeah
Flying at the speed of sound
I'm in orbit like a jet pilot
Ain't no gravity to try to fight it
It's how we float, yeah
We ain't never coming down
Don't you need someone to lean on?
Don't you need that taste of freedom?
It don't take no education
All you need's an invitation
It's alright
It's alright, all alright
It's how we float, yeah
Feet ain't even touching ground
It's how we float, yeah
Flying at the speed of sound
I'm in orbit like a jet pilot
Ain't no gravity to try to fight it
It's how we float, yeah
We ain't never coming down
Away from the crowds where you realize
The herd's insecure or the free mind
So don't let em tell you what to feel like
They can't bring me down, can't bring me down, yeah
Money gonna run away hardest
Money gonna leave you broken-hearted
But money can't finish what we started
It can't bring me down, can't bring me down, yeah
(It's how we float, yeah)
It's how we float, yeah (In orbit)
Feet ain't even touching ground
It's how we float (orbit), yeah
Flying at the speed of sound
I'm in orbit like a jet pilot (Yeah, yeah)
Ain't no gravity to try to fight it (It's how we, how we)
It's how we float, yeah
We ain't never coming down
It's how we float, yeah
Feet ain't even touching ground (It's how we float)
It's how we float, yeah
Flying at the speed of sound (It's how we float in orbit)
I'm in orbit like a jet pilot (It's how we float in orbit, yeah)
Ain't no gravity to try to fight it
It's how we float, yeah
We ain't never coming down
"Float" by Switchfoot is an uplifting song that talks about the feeling of being free and floating above everything that could drag us down. The opening line of the song, "turn it up so I can feel it," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer of the song craves the sound that brings him closer to that state of mind. The first verse mentions how the singer's partner tells him that she has that feeling that allows her to moonwalk on the ceiling. The chorus emphasizes the idea of floating and moving at the speed of sound. The second verse emphasizes that this feeling is possible even when you're on the ocean, as the singer's partner manages to moonwalk there too.
The bridge of the song talks about the importance of having someone to lean on and an invitation to experience that kind of freedom. The song ends with a reminder that no matter what happens, the singer will never come down from that happy and joyous feeling of floating above everything.
One interesting fact about the song is that Switchfoot wrote "Float" for the movie "Unstoppable." This movie is a documentary about surfing, and the band wrote the song to express the feeling of being free and weightless. The movie features different artists telling their own surfing experience, and the song "Float" represents the feeling of surfing for the very first time.
Another interesting fact is that Switchfoot had to rewrite some of the lyrics of the song because they had referenced someone who was not relevant to the surfing community. They were asked to come up with more surfing-related lyrics to better represent the movie's spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it up so I can feel it
Make the sound loud enough to feel it physically
Turn it up so I can be near it
Louder sound helps to feel closer to the music
Baby says she's got that feeling
Girlfriend is feeling the vibe of the music
Moonwalking on the ceiling
Feeling so good that it seems like walking on the moon in a smooth way
It's alright
Everything is fine
It's how we float, yeah
This is how we feel when we're deeply immersed in good music
Feet ain't even touching ground
It feels like you're floating and disconnected from the ground
Flying at the speed of sound
Getting a thrilling experience at maximum intensity
I'm in orbit like a jet pilot
Feeling like reaching new highs, getting far out with your emotions
Ain't no gravity to try to fight it
Feeling so high that you don't have to put any effort into maintaining it
Don't you need someone to lean on?
Is there someone who can provide support in times of need?
Don't you need that taste of freedom?
Aren't you looking for the taste of freedom in your life?
It don't take no education
Education is not necessarily required to understand what you need
All you need's an invitation
Just need to be invited to join in and enjoy the experience
Away from the crowds where you realize
In solitude, one realizes the true nature of things
The herd's insecure or the free mind
In a crowd or herd, there is a lack of individuality and/or freedom
So don't let em tell you what to feel like
Don't let others dictate your emotions and feelings
They can't bring me down, can't bring me down, yeah
Others can't ruin the feeling that I'm enjoying
Money gonna run away hardest
Money can be the hardest thing to get away from
Money gonna leave you broken-hearted
Money can't give true happiness and can make you feel empty
But money can't finish what we started
The powerful emotions and the connections made through music cannot be bought or paid for
It's how we float (orbit), yeah
This is how we feel like we're in orbit when we're immersed in the music
We ain't never coming down
We never want the experience to end
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JONATHAN MARK FOREMAN, TIMOTHY DAVID FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abel J
You're loved more than you could ever comprehend.
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.
in the fire, in the rivers man Jesus will never forsake you
issa
My neighbours love this song so much that they threw a brick into my window, so they can hear it better.
LOVEalwaysWINS
They thought the brick would float!
Andzen
Play it louder so they don't need to crack your window
sientwa
Hahahahahhaahahha🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
rozzie101
I've been a Switchfoot fan since the early 2000's. And what I like about the band it, they aren't afraid to try new & different things with their music.
William Nolan
Yes! It is how they worked their way up to number 1 in my heart!
CitrusPoisoning
Problem of course is that this isn't new. Listen to Beck - Dreams.
dannyaraya1988
@BSuGw no
BSuGw
@dannyaraya1988 You should mind your own damn business and let them make the music they want to
dannyaraya1988
sounds like they're jumping on the dance, pop, hipster, indie bullshit wave. they should stick to being a rock band