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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Innocence Again
Switchfoot Lyrics
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You were way back then
You held the world inside your hands
When you told me love
Was the strongest stuff
Your strength was innocence
But, oh man
You're starting the day in
No man's land again
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees, who do you believe?
Fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
You should know by now
That your darkest hour
Is when your broken heart goes down
It's a bitter end
When the sweet begins
Grace is sufficiency
But, oh dear, we'll never deserve it
No dear, we never could earn it
Now, here, the choice is yours
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees, who do you believe?
Fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
Grace is high and low
Grace is high and low
Grace is high and low
We'll never be the same
The song "Innocence Again" by Switchfoot talks about nostalgia, love, strength, faith, grace and the struggles of life. The song stresses the importance of holding on to the innocence and love we had once possessed, and using it to face the challenges that life throws at us. The song starts with a nostalgic tone, with the singer asking the audience if they remember the time when they had the world in their hands, and when love was the strongest force. The singer points out that this strength came from innocence.
The singer then transitions into a problem that many people face, which is starting the day in "no man's land again", where they feel lost and without direction. The song then asks the question, "Who are you gonna be?" and emphasizes the importance of faith when one is on their knees, facing insecurity and fear. The song portrays fear as a lonely man, and that we have been given innocence, which can be interpreted as a gift.
The song then mentions the darkest hour, which is when one's broken heart goes down, and how grace is sufficiency during this hard moment. The song stresses that we never deserve grace, but it is still given to us. Finally, the song ends with a repetition of "Grace is high and low, we'll never be the same." This last line could be interpreted in many ways, but one possible interpretation could be that grace can come from both high and low points in our lives and that it can change us for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when
Reflecting on a past time, questioning if they remember what life was like back then.
You were way back then
Referring to a distant past in someone's life.
You held the world inside your hands
Feeling in control of life and having everything they wanted.
When you told me love
Referencing a conversation that occurred where someone disclosed their perspective on love.
Was the strongest stuff
Believing that love was the most potent emotion one could feel.
Your strength was innocence
Feeling powerful through being pure and uncorrupted by the world.
But, oh man
Expressing an exclamation or sudden realization.
The signs of the times are omens
Observing and interpreting the warning signs of current events as a sign of future events.
You're starting the day in
Beginning a new day with a particular mood or state of mind.
No man's land again
Feeling lost, aimless, and unsure of their path in life.
Who are you gonna be?
Asking a rhetorical question about what kind of person someone wants to become.
When you're on your knees, who do you believe?
Asking who someone turns to for guidance and support during difficult times in life.
Fear is a lonely man
Fear can isolate people and make them feel alone.
You've been given innocence
Acknowledging a gift or blessing of being pure and uncorrupted by the world.
You've been given innocence again
The idea of grace and how it can bring someone back to a state of purity and innocence.
You should know by now
An expectation that someone should be aware of something by this point in their life.
That your darkest hour
A time in someone's life when they experience extreme difficulty or adversity.
Is when your broken heart goes down
A metaphor for when someone's spirit and morale are at their lowest point due to heartbreak or disappointment.
It's a bitter end
Describing a sad and unpleasant conclusion to a situation.
When the sweet begins
Recognizing that something good can come out of a negative situation or time in life.
Grace is sufficiency
Grace allows us to have everything we need and to be content with what we have.
But, oh dear, we'll never deserve it
Acknowledging the concept of grace and recognizing that we could never earn it or deserve it.
No dear, we never could earn it
Further emphasizing the idea that grace cannot be earned.
Now, here, the choice is yours
Empowering someone to make their own decisions and choose their own path in life.
Grace is high and low
Grace is not only reserved for the spiritual or religious high points in our lives, but can also be present in the lows.
We'll never be the same
Acknowledging that grace changes us and has a lasting impact on our lives.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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Wendy B. Vargas Quesada
Do you remember when
You were way back then
You held the world inside your hands?
When you told me love
Was the strongest stuff
Your strength was innocence
But, oh man, the signs of the times are omens
You're starting the day in
No man's land again
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees
Who do you believe?
Oh-oh-oh, fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
You should know by now
That your darkest hour
Is when your broken heart goes down
It's a bitter end
When the sweet begins
Grace is sufficiency
But, oh, dear, we'll never deserve it
No, dear, we never could earn it
Now, here, the choice is yours
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees
Who do you believe?
Oh-oh-oh, fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
Grace is high and low
Grace is high and low
Grace is high and low
We'll never be the same
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees
Who do you believe?
Oh-oh-oh, fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
You've been given innocence, innocence, innocence
Who are you gonna be?
And who are you gonna be?
And who are you gonna be?
JOSE CAR
my all time favorite song is this one. I can't believe how it is so perfect.
Wendy B. Vargas Quesada
Do you remember when
You were way back then
You held the world inside your hands?
When you told me love
Was the strongest stuff
Your strength was innocence
But, oh man, the signs of the times are omens
You're starting the day in
No man's land again
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees
Who do you believe?
Oh-oh-oh, fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
You should know by now
That your darkest hour
Is when your broken heart goes down
It's a bitter end
When the sweet begins
Grace is sufficiency
But, oh, dear, we'll never deserve it
No, dear, we never could earn it
Now, here, the choice is yours
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees
Who do you believe?
Oh-oh-oh, fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
Grace is high and low
Grace is high and low
Grace is high and low
We'll never be the same
Who are you gonna be?
When you're on your knees
Who do you believe?
Oh-oh-oh, fear is a lonely man
You've been given innocence
You've been given innocence again
You've been given innocence, innocence, innocence
Who are you gonna be?
And who are you gonna be?
And who are you gonna be?
Sâmilly
Amo essa música❤🎶😍
DISCO LIVRO E FÉ
Olá! Lancei um vídeo sobre Switchfoot, e falo sobre um cd deles. Talvez goste. Fica o convite.
parepidemos productions
Woah, I just liked the sound of the song but after listening to it, it's truly deeper than just an easy song to listen to... woah
Albert Ausprey
Some of my favorite bass lines.
Jonathan Parsons
Wow, just came across these songs. I used to listen to these songs like 7 years ago. they are great!!
AustinMeyer_238
I like how John sings his own guitar solo.
Eduardo Hernández López
De mis preferidas ..!
Mariana Araujo
Nostalgia ❤❤❤❤