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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Head Over Heels
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Head over heels and aching
When I told you I was yours
I was yours
In this life, you're the one place I call home
In this life, you're the feeling I belong
In this life, you're the flower and the thorn
I'm coming down like a gunshot
In all these battles I've fought
You're the mark I'm aiming for
I was yours
In this life, you're the one place I call home
In this life, you're the feeling I belong
In this life, you're the flower and the thorn
You're everything that's fair in love and war
In love and war
Head over heels
Head over heels
In this life, I'm stubborn to the core
In this life, I've been burning after more
We both know what these open arms are for
You're everything that's fair
In this life, you're my only one
In this life, you're my only one
In this life, you're my only one
In this life, you're my only one
In this life, you're the one place I call home
In this life, you're the feeling I belong
In this life, you're the flower and the thorn
You're everything that's fair in love and war
The lyrics of Switchfoot's song "Head Over Heels" are a testament to the singer's love and devotion to their partner. The song talks about how the singer is completely head over heels in love with their partner, and how they ache for them. There is a sense of vulnerability and surrender in the lyrics when the singer talks about being "yours" completely, and how they have been fighting battles in life but their partner is the only mark they want to hit.
The chorus of the song is a beautiful ode to the partner being the singer's everything, in both fair and harsh times of love and war. The partner is the one place they call home, the feeling of belonging, and despite being the flower and the thorn, they are everything that's fair. The song resonates with anyone who has ever been in love and experienced the depths of it. It's an emotive and soulful song that tugs at the heartstrings.
Line by Line Meaning
Head over here and take me
Come closer to me and take me into your arms
Head over heels and aching
Falling deeply in love and feeling the pain that comes with it
When I told you I was yours
When I committed myself to you
I was yours
I belong to you entirely
In this life, you're the one place I call home
You are the only place where I feel safe and secure in this world
In this life, you're the feeling I belong
Being with you gives me a sense of belonging and purpose
In this life, you're the flower and the thorn
You are both the beauty and the pain in my life
You're everything that's fair in love and war
You are the only thing that makes sense in this unpredictable world
I'm coming down like a gunshot
I am chasing you with everything I've got
In all these battles I've fought
I have been through many struggles and hardships in my life
You're the mark I'm aiming for
You are the one I am striving to be with
Head over heels
Falling deeply in love
In this life, I'm stubborn to the core
I am determined and persistent in everything I do
In this life, I've been burning after more
I am always searching for something more in life
We both know what these open arms are for
We both know that we are meant to be together
In this life, you're my only one
You are the only one for me in this world
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN
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"Head Over Heels (In This Life)"
Head over here and take me
Head over heels and aching
When I told you I was yours
I was yours
In this life, you're the one place I call home
In this life, you're the feeling I belong
In this life, you're the flower and the thorn
You're everything that's fair in love and war
I'm coming down like a gunshot
In all these battles I've fought
You're the mark I'm aiming for
I was yours
Head over heels
In this life I'm stubborn to the core
In this life I've been burning after more
We both know what these open arms are for
You're everything that's fair
In this life, you're my only one
@raylasantos6658
I used to listen to this album so much when I was a teenager. Now I'm 31 and it suddenly hit me again. Such a sweet memory. ♥️
@Mspurplezebraa
Old switchfoot is my therapy
@maylnwood
Switchfoots music connects to me in a way no other can
@aaronmaclellan595
Helps get me grounded again when I get lost in the love of war rather than the war for love
@mayurgupta88
It's okay man.. Everything's fair in love and war.. ;)
@Jona7Fer
This is my favorite Switchfoot song :)
@mayurgupta88
They have done so many good songs that its hard to pick one, but this is one of their best I think..
@josephbrandenburg4373
Mine, too!
@kariannebeighey714
Mee too
@Feetshod2010
This is about as close to a perfect rock song as it gets.