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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Incomplete
Switchfoot Lyrics
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He's lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Nothing in the mirror ever shows him what's within
Now he's checking out the faces on the back of the milk
He's sour under all this pressure
He thinks the missing person looks an awful lot like him
And he starts his engine
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside your doubts and let yourself be found
He's sick of the race to just save face
He's tired and tried, he's sick and tired
He's tired of the holes that are keeping him incomplete
He'll push the pedal to the floor like the day before
He's trying to be always trying
Try to find an end to justify his means
So he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside the doubts and let yourself be found
So he starts his engine
But he knows that he's missing gears
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you lose yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside your doubts and let yourself be found
And let yourself be found and let yourself be found
The lyrics of Switchfoot's song "Incomplete" speak to the inner turmoil of a person who is struggling with a deep sense of incompleteness. The verses describe the person's morning routine, which is a mundane and solitary activity that accentuates his loneliness. He then gazes at the missing person's poster on the milk carton and sees his own reflection in it, feeling like the missing person is him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of incompleteness, and how it affects the person's self-understanding and identity. He is lost and adrift, and he knows that there is something essential missing in his life. It is a haunting feeling that doesn't go away, and it drives him to keep trying to find something that will make him feel whole. However, he is also aware that his efforts are incomplete and that he is unable to find the missing piece of his puzzle.
The song is a poignant reminder of the psychological struggles that we all face at some point in our lives. It speaks to the universal human experience of feeling incomplete and searching for a way to fill the void. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of hope, encouraging us to step outside our doubts and let ourselves be found. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles, and that there is always a way to find ourselves and be complete.
Line by Line Meaning
He's washing his face to start his day
He's beginning his day by preparing himself for what lies ahead
He's lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
He's filled with a sense of loneliness that permeates every aspect of his being
Nothing in the mirror ever shows him what's within
He's searching for a deeper sense of self that is not reflected in his physical appearance
Now he's checking out the faces on the back of the milk
He's grasping for any connection with other human beings, even through something as trivial as a milk carton
He's sour under all this pressure
He's feeling overwhelmed by the stress and expectations placed upon him
He thinks the missing person looks an awful lot like him
He sees himself as someone who is incomplete, who is searching for a deeper understanding of who they are
Incomplete
He feels like a part of him is missing, like he is not whole
Where will you find yourself?
He's searching for a sense of purpose and identity that will bring him peace
'Cause you're the missing person now
He recognizes that he is the person he's been searching for
Step outside your doubts and let yourself be found
He needs to let go of his insecurities and fears and be open to discovering who he truly is
He's sick of the race to just save face
He's exhausted by the constant pressure to present a certain image to the world
He's tired and tried, he's sick and tired
He's worn out and exhausted by the struggle to find meaning and purpose in his life
He's tired of the holes that are keeping him incomplete
He's frustrated by the obstacles that are preventing him from finding wholeness and fulfillment
He'll push the pedal to the floor like the day before
He'll continue to go through the motions of life, even when he feels stuck and directionless
He's trying to be always trying
He's striving to improve himself and find answers, even when it feels impossible
Try to find an end to justify his means
He's looking for a sense of purpose that will make all of his struggles and efforts worthwhile
Where will you lose yourself?
He's wondering if he will become lost in his search for identity and meaning
And let yourself be found and let yourself be found
He's urging himself to be open and vulnerable, to let others help him on his journey towards wholeness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS LIGHT HESSE, DANIEL B. ESTRIN, DOUGLAS SEAN ROBB
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Ana Rivera
He's washing his face to start his day
He's lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Nothing in the mirror ever shows him what's within
Now he's checking out the faces on the back of the milk
He's sour under all this pressure
He thinks the missing person looks an awful lot like him
And he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside your doubts and let yourself be found
He's sick of the race to just save face
He's tired and tried, he's sick and tired
He's tired of the holes that are keeping him incomplete
He'll push the pedal to the floor like the day before
He's trying to be always trying
Try to find an end to justify his means
So he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside the doubts and let yourself be found
So he starts his engine
But he knows that he's missing gears
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you lose yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside your doubts and let yourself be found
And let yourself be found and let yourself be found
Ned
"Incomplete"
Washing his face to start his day.
He's lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely.
Nothing in the mirror ever shows him what's within.
Now he's checking out the faces
On the back of the milk.
He's sour under all this pressure.
He thinks the missing person looks an awful lot like him.
And he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears.
Incomplete!
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete!
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now.
Step outside your doubt
And let yourself be found!
He's sick of the race just to save face.
He's tied and tried, he's sick and tired.
He's tired of the holes that are keeping him incomplete.
He'll push the pedal to the floor
Like the day before.
He's trying to be—, always trying—
Try to find an end to justify his means.
So, he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears.
Incomplete!
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete!
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now.
Step outside your doubt
And let yourself be found!
So, he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears.
Incomplete!
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete!
Where will you lose yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now.
Step outside your doubt
And let yourself be found!
And let yourself be found!
And let yourself be found
Cecilia Pilay
He's washing his face to start his day
He's lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
Nothing in the mirror ever shows him what's within
Now he's checking out the faces on the back of the milk
He's sour under all this pressure
He thinks the missing person looks an awful lot like him
And he starts his engine
But he knows he's missing gears
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
Incomplete
Where will you find yourself?
'Cause you're the missing person now
Step outside your doubts and let yourself be found
He's sick of the race to just save face
He's tired and tried, he's sick and tired
He's tired of the holes that are keeping him incomplete
He'll push the pedal to the floor like the day before
He's trying to be always trying
Try to find an end to justify his means
So he…
janggoon
The more I listen to Switchfoot, the more I gravitate toward these earlier albums.
Dwayne Broska
True
david caron
I’ve always preferred them probably because I listened to them in college when I first got saved...but switchfoot now is great too, but yeah I gravitate towards theses too, more.
Jorge Montealegre
I don't know who the producer of this album was, but is just great, very different from the other ones which are not bad, but this album, musically is perfectly developed
f cai
Jorge Montealegre,
As far as I remember, it's Charlie Peacock—main producer of their first-three albums.
Manatee Power
Legend of chin was very raw, Learning to breathe and after were a bit overproduced, this one was just right.
Kārlis
probably my favorite band! thanks for existing guys :)
shellsies
One of my all time favorite songs!
Maria Exis
A band that I grew up with. I still have this cd in my car. It survived the 90's.
lindey
What a great band!!