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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Love Alone Is Worth The Fight
Switchfoot Lyrics
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I'm looking for my own oasis
So close I can taste this
The fear that love alone erases
So I'm back to the basics
I figure it's time I face this
Time to take my own advice
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
And I never thought it'd come to this
But it seems like I'm finally feeling numb to this
The funny thing about a name is
You forget what the reason you were playing the game is
And it's all an illusion
A 21st century institution
So I'm headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
We're only here for a season
I'm looking for the rhyme and reason
Why you're born, why you're leaving
What you fear and what you believe in
Why you're living and breathing
Why you're fighting it and getting it even
Let's go headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
Here we are, here we go
Where the road is our own
Hear it calling you home
Here we are, here we go!
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
The song "Love Alone Is Worth The Fight" by Switchfoot expresses the singer's search for his purpose in life and his struggle to find his place in the world. He is searching for his own oasis, and though he is so close to it he can taste it, he is still filled with fear. However, he comes to realize that love is the only thing that can erase these fears. He decides to go back to the basics and take his own advice, noting that though we are living in a 21st-century institution, everything is just an illusion. He takes a chance and decides to head down an unknown path and see what he is truly made of.
The lyrics encourage listeners to not let fear stop them from living their lives and fighting for what they believe in. The song acknowledges that life is short and encourages listeners to take advantage of every moment by embracing love because, in the end, love alone is worth the fight.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to find where my place is
I am searching for my purpose in life
I'm looking for my own oasis
I am seeking a place of peace and tranquility
So close I can taste this
I am on the verge of finding what I am looking for
The fear that love alone erases
I am afraid of being vulnerable and opening up to love, but I know it is the only way to overcome my fears
So I'm back to the basics
I am returning to the fundamental principles of life
I figure it's time I face this
I realize it is time for me to confront my fears and challenges
Time to take my own advice
I know what I need to do and it is time to act upon it
And I never thought it'd come to this
I am surprised that I have reached this point in my life
But it seems like I'm finally feeling numb to this
I have become desensitized to the struggles and obstacles in my life
The funny thing about a name is
It is ironic that despite knowing my name, I have forgotten my purpose
You forget what the reason you were playing the game is
Sometimes in life, we lose sight of our goals and motivations
And it's all an illusion
Life can sometimes feel like it is not real or genuine
A 21st century institution
The complexities and challenges of modern-day life can make it feel like an institution
So I'm headed down the open road unknown
I am embarking on a journey without a clear direction or destination
And we find what we're made of
We discover our true selves when faced with challenges and adversities
Through the open door
By being open to new experiences and opportunities
Is it fear you're afraid of?
Are you afraid of being vulnerable and opening up to love?
What are you waiting for?
Why are you holding back from pursuing love and overcoming your fears?
We're only here for a season
Our time on Earth is limited and we need to make the most of it
I'm looking for the rhyme and reason
I am searching for the meaning and purpose behind everything
Why you're born, why you're leaving
Questions about the beginning and end of life
What you fear and what you believe in
The things that scare us and the things that give us hope and faith
Why you're living and breathing
The purpose and meaning behind our lives
Why you're fighting it and getting it even
The struggles and challenges we face in life, and our determination to overcome them
Here we are, here we go
We are ready to embark on a new chapter in our lives
Where the road is our own
We have the power to shape our own destiny and determine our own path in life
Hear it calling you home
Our inner voice is calling us to where we truly belong
Love alone is worth the fight
Love is the most valuable thing worth fighting for in life
Woah
An expression of awe and wonder
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement
Oh, oh
An expression of surprise or realization
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yamiljosecollazoslozada3059
I'm trying to find where my place is
I'm looking for my own oasis
So close I can taste this
The fear that love alone erases
So I'm back to the basics
I figure it's time I face this
Time to take my own advice
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
And I never thought it'd come to this
But it seems like I'm finally feeling numb to this
The funny thing about a name is
You forget what the reason you were playing the game is
And it's all an illusion
A 21st century institution
So I'm headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
We're only here for a season
I'm looking for the rhyme and reason
Why you're born, why you're leaving
What you fear and what you believe in
Why you're living and breathing
Why you're fighting it and getting it even
Let's go headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Love alone is worth the fight, woah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
Here we are, here we go
Where the road is our own
Hear it calling you home
Here we are, here we go!
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
@jhonatanil9260
"Love Alone Is Worth The Fight"
I'm trying to find where my place is
I'm looking for my own oasis
So close I can taste this
The fear that love alone erases
So I'm back to the basics
I figure it's time I face this
Time to take my own advice
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
And I never thought it'd come to this
But it seems like I'm finally feeling numb to this
The funny thing about a name is
You forget what the reason you were playing the game is
And it's all an illusion
A 21st century institution
So I'm headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
We're only here for a season
I'm looking for the rhyme and reason
Why you're born, why you're leaving
What you fear and what you believe in
Why you're living and breathing
Why you're fighting it and getting it even
Let's go headed down the open road unknown
And we find what we're made of
Through the open door
Is it fear you're afraid of?
What are you waiting for?
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh! Oh!
Here we are, here we go
Where the road is our own
Hear it calling you home
Here we are, here we go!
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
Love alone is worth the fight
@samueljett7807
I can't believe this song is 7 years old...
It has a truly timeless message.
@michael_guzman_mikey2oo257
Exactly
@taylormaes
💯
@ustin10
True Dat 😀
@tonerman32
Right on💪
@dfgdfbsdfvv832
well, God is timeless ;)
@nersoparanaense
Man this album came to me in a time of necessity. I've been away from the church for about 5 years in the beginning of 2017 and returning to it was a blessing, because theses last years were rough. I should have finished with my Law studies if wasn't for my deep depression these last two years. I had this invitation to a kind of religious camp. I did everything to try not to go, but for some reason I decided to give it a try hours before going and I packed my bags. There I had a renewal of what I see as faith and my approach to God and the church. My life was a hundred in a few months. I've been dealing with depression for almost a year now, and there's been eight months of rehab for cocaine use. There I also had the opportunity to meet a person in a situation very similar to mine. She has been very important in my journey in search of perseverance and love. Today I try everything to help her and stay strong with each other. This last month has been really hard to me because of Mother's Days that was close to my birthday, but at the same time it was the same day that my Grandmother had passed away. And last week I had the terrible notice that my Mom has a tumor in her head. The doctors said that it is really hard to operate, and the chances of her having a stroke are great, which made my world fall apart all over again. It has been dark days, but today I found out that Switchfoot (one of my favorite bands of all time) had launched a new album some years ago. Never heard of it since I stopped listening to it after Vice Verses. This made my day and I'm here to say: thank you for making me feel a little better of my situation. I will not give up. Everything will be fine in the end. Love God, family and my friends are what make me feel unbeatable even I'm down the ground. Love you guys. Greetings from Brazil.
@franklinloll2229
Greetings to you Christian friend
@Sara_Caterine
Stay strong brother. May God help you and confort you in all these dificulties. Prayers from Brazil also
@emojichick4408
¡Bueno! Hello from USA! I also have someone I fell in love with after I got ran over in 2016. I fell in love ❤️ with him RIGHT off the bat b/c of the substance he quit. Before anyone gets upset please, let me explain. I have an addiction/recovery past, so I know from MY pov, what it took (brass tacks) to quit what I quit. He is the most AMAZING man, and I am still very very much in love with him ❤️ I hold near to my heart the day that we'll be together. We just have to get some stuff straight on both of our sides, so we can reunite STRONG. This comment made me really really think about him and the JOY that we'll share when God is ready for us. I have been MADLY in love with my Christopher since 2016. 💙 Here it is, 2023, and on March 7th, it will be my 5 years and 3 months free from alcohol and an alternative religion. His name is Christopher, one of my Princesses is named Winnie Rose, can you dig it? Lol! This gave me a fresh hope for the future. I was wondering if yall could please say a prayer for him, for my Kids and I, my situation and lastly, for God's will to be done, and maybe just one more little prayer for MY patience, please? 🙏 😊 😁
Thank you ALL, so very much, and God Bless ALL of y'all's hands and feet and may The Lord continue to shine His Love and Grace upon you ALL!
Prayers and Hope from USA✨️
¡Via con Dios, mis Amigos!
Gracias,
R