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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It's a longer way from yesterday to where I am today
It's a long way from my thoughts to what I'll say
It's a long long way from paradise to where I am today
All that's in my head is in Your hands
It's a long way from the moon up to the sun
Stop to think of all the time I've lost
Start to think of all the bridges that I've burned that must be crossed
Over, over
Over, take me over
I've been poison, I've been rain
I've been fooled again
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
Someday I'll see home
Home
Home
I can see the stars from way down here
But I can't fall asleep behind the wheel
It's a long way from the shadows in my cave
Up to Your reality
To watch the sunlight taking over, over
Taking over
Take me over
I've been poison, I've been rain
I've been fooled again
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
Someday I'll see home
All that's in my head is in Your hands
If it's in my head, it's in Your hands
It's in my head, it's in Your hands
It's in Your hands
The song Home by Switchfoot talks about the journey of life and the distance between where we are and where we want to be. The lyrics show that there is a long way to go before reaching our desired destination, and there are several challenges, obstacles, and bridges to be crossed to get there. The first verse speaks of the physical distance between Miami and L.A, which serves as a metaphor for the emotional and psychological distance between yesterday and today. The second verse highlights the time lost and the bridges burned, signifying the regrets and mistakes made along the way. The chorus 'Take me over' reflects the desire to be overcome and rescued from these struggles.
In the third verse, the singer realizes that it is a long way from the shadows in his cave to the reality of the outside world. The phrase 'All that's in my head is in Your hands' refers to a higher power that controls our destiny and helps us overcome our struggles. The singer has been through hard times and faced several challenges, but he believes that someday, he'll see home, which could mean finding his true self or a sense of belonging.
Overall, Home is a song about hope, resilience, and perseverance. It encourages listeners to keep going, no matter the distance or obstacles in their way, and trust in a higher power to guide them towards their destination.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long way from Miami to L.A.
The distance between two places is long, which is similar to the distance between where I started from and where I am today.
It's a longer way from yesterday to where I am today
The journey from my past to my present is much longer and more challenging than a physical distance between two locations.
It's a long way from my thoughts to what I'll say
The distance between what I think and what I communicate is extensive and prevents me from expressing exactly what's on my mind.
It's a long long way from paradise to where I am today
Comparing my present situation to a place like paradise emphasizes just how far I've come from that idealized state.
All that's in my head is in Your hands
I trust that everything I think or contemplate is safe and under control, handled by a force that guides me.
It's a long way from the moon up to the sun
Similar to the previous comparison, even celestial phenomena can signify the vast distance between my current position and a higher place.
It's a longer road ahead of me, the road that I've begun
The obstacles and challenges ahead of me are far more significant and challenging than the ones I've been through so far.
Stop to think of all the time I've lost
Reflecting on past mistakes and time wasted could frustrate and discourage me, but it helps me realize what I need to fix.
Start to think of all the bridges that I've burned that must be crossed
I need to come to terms with the mistakes I made and try to repair what I've destroyed to move forward.
Over, over
Repetition of 'over' emphasizes a desire to overcome challenges and reach a better place.
Over, take me over
This desire and determination to rise above difficulties are so powerful that I need to surrender to it completely and allow it to take over me.
I've been poison, I've been rain
These two metaphors describe my condition and state of mind at different times in my life: sometimes destructive, sometimes passive.
I've been fooled again
I've been naive or taken advantage of in the past, leading me down the wrong path.
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
This image represents the idea that beauty can arise from what might seem ordinary or even destroyed beyond repair.
Someday I'll see home
Ultimately, I will find my true place, where I belong, and feel at home.
I can see the stars from way down here
I realize that there is so much more out there beyond my current limitations, and it gives me hope for something greater.
But I can't fall asleep behind the wheel
I need to stay awake and focused, alert to the obstacles and roadblocks ahead, or I'll crash and burn.
It's a long way from the shadows in my cave
This metaphor implies being trapped in a dark and isolated environment, far from exposure to the sun and the outside world.
Up to Your reality
By ascending above the shadows in my cave, I can reach a higher level of consciousness that aligns with the reality that transcends the physical world.
To watch the sunlight taking over, over
The metaphor of sunlight overtaking the darkness represents the transformation of my perspective to a more optimistic and hopeful one.
Taking over
The change is happening, and I'm welcoming it, embracing the positivity that is slowly taking over my life.
If it's in my head, it's in Your hands
This is a repetition of a previous line that emphasizes the trust I have in a higher power to take care of everything in my life.
It's in my head, it's in Your hands
This repetition emphasizes my dedication to let go of control and let a higher force guide me and help me reach my true home.
It's in Your hands
Ultimately, the outcome of everything in my life depends on the decisions made by a higher power that I trust and believe in.
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Maggie Es
Lyrics ❤
It's a long way from Miami to L.A.
It's a longer way from yesterday to where I am today
It's a long way from my thoughts to what I’ll say
It's a long long way from paradise to where I am today
All that's in my head is in Your hands
It's a long way from the moon up to the sun
It's a longer road ahead of me, the road that I’ve begun
Stop to think of all the time I’ve lost
Start to think of all the bridges that I’ve burned that must be crossed
Over, over
Over, take me over
I've been poison, I've been rain
I've been fooled again
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
Someday I’ll see home
Home
Home
I can see the stars from way down here
But I can't fall asleep behind the wheel
It's a long way from the shadows in my cave
Up to Your reality
To watch the sunlight taking over, over
Taking over
Take me over
I've been poison, I've been rain
I've been fooled again
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
Someday I'll see home
All that's in my head is in Your hands
If it's in my head, it's in Your hands
It's in my head, it's in Your hands
It's in Your hands
Maggie Es
Lyrics ❤
It's a long way from Miami to L.A.
It's a longer way from yesterday to where I am today
It's a long way from my thoughts to what I’ll say
It's a long long way from paradise to where I am today
All that's in my head is in Your hands
It's a long way from the moon up to the sun
It's a longer road ahead of me, the road that I’ve begun
Stop to think of all the time I’ve lost
Start to think of all the bridges that I’ve burned that must be crossed
Over, over
Over, take me over
I've been poison, I've been rain
I've been fooled again
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
Someday I’ll see home
Home
Home
I can see the stars from way down here
But I can't fall asleep behind the wheel
It's a long way from the shadows in my cave
Up to Your reality
To watch the sunlight taking over, over
Taking over
Take me over
I've been poison, I've been rain
I've been fooled again
I've seen ashes shine like chrome
Someday I'll see home
All that's in my head is in Your hands
If it's in my head, it's in Your hands
It's in my head, it's in Your hands
It's in Your hands
Ya'akov
So many road trips with this song. So many nights with this on repeat played super low while I slept. Probably my all time favorite SF song.
Dario Paredes
no me canso de escuchar a esta banda :3!!! it brings me good childhood memories
Yamileth Salgado
What a beautiful song I love it so much it brought me some nostalgic time
JRowell
Crecí escuchando switchfoot ❤️
OMNICIDE
Wherever I am .. this song instantly makes me feel like home
Alexandra Jorge
melhor banda ❤
lindey
All that's in my head is in your hands ❤
SN Bisho
The nostalgia that hits whenever I hear this song :(
Fabyan Store Imports
Excelnte!!! LINDA MÚSICA.