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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Sing It Out
Switchfoot Lyrics
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I'm on the ropes this time
Where is my song?
I've lost the song of my soul tonight
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
Sing it out
Sing out-loud
I can't the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
Where is the sun?
Feel like a ghost this time
Where have you gone?
I need your breath in my lungs tonight
Sing it out
I'm holding on
I'm holding on to you
My world is wrong
My world is a lie that's come true
And I fall in love with the ones that run me through
When all along all I need is you
Sing it out
The lyrics of "Sing It Out" by Switchfoot depict a person who feels lost and defeated in life, looking for their song, their purpose, and their hope. The song opens with the singer confessing that they are on the run and on the ropes, feeling that they have lost the song of their soul. The repetition of the phrase "sing it out" throughout the song conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer is asking for someone to help them find their way out of the darkness.
The chorus serves as a plea to someone, anyone, to take what is left of them, no matter how broken or battered they may be, and turn it into a melody that can bring them back to life. The second verse starts with the same tone of hopelessness as the first but with a focus on the absence of light in the singer's life. They feel like a ghost, and they are searching for the sun, or any sign of hope, to bring them back into the land of the living. The line "I need your breath in my lungs tonight" conveys a sense of desperation, highlighting the importance of finding hope in order to survive.
Overall, "Sing It Out" is a lamentation about a person who is lost, defeated, and searching for hope. It is a cry for someone, anyone, to bring them back to life by making a melody out of what is left of them, and to help them find the sun in a world that seems to be all lies.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the run
I am trying to escape from something or someone
I'm on the ropes this time
I'm in trouble and I'm struggling to get out of it
Where is my song?
I can't find my passion or inspiration
I've lost the song of my soul tonight
I've lost the essence of who I am and I am feeling lost
Sing it out
Encouragement to express oneself and find their voice
Take what is left of me
There isn't much left of me but what's left, use it
And make it a melody
Turn it into something beautiful and full of meaning
Sing out-loud
Sing with all your heart and without holding back
I can't the words to sing
I'm unable to find the right words to express myself
You'd be my remedy
You can heal me and make me feel better
My song
The essence of who I am and what I stand for
My song
The thing that can make me whole again
I'll sing with what's left of me
I'll sing even if it's the only thing left of me
Where is the sun?
I'm feeling darkness and despair
Feel like a ghost this time
I feel invisible and unseen
Where have you gone?
I'm seeking someone or something that can save me
I need your breath in my lungs tonight
I need you to revive me and give me life
I'm holding on
I'm clinging to something, hoping it will save me
My world is wrong
My life is falling apart and nothing makes sense
My world is a lie that's come true
Things I never thought would happen are now reality
And I fall in love with the ones that run me through
I keep making the same mistakes, falling for people who hurt me
When all along all I need is you
In the end, all I really need is you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Talisha Autum
I'm on the run
I'm on the ropes this time
Where is my song?
I've lost the song of my soul tonight
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
And make it a melody
Sing it out
Sing out-loud
I can't the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
Where is the sun?
Feel like a ghost this time
Where have you gone?
I need your breath in my lungs tonight
Sing it out
I'm holding on
I'm holding on to you
My world is wrong
My world is a lie that's come true
And I fall in love with the ones that run me through
When all along all I need is you
Sing it out
Ned
"Sing It Out"
I'm on the run
I'm on the ropes this time
Where is my song?
I've lost the song of my soul tonight
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
And make it a melody
Sing it out
Sing out loud
I can't find the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
Where is the sun?
Feel like a ghost this time
Where have you gone?
I need your breath in my lungs tonight
Sing it out
I'm holding on
I'm holding on to you
My world is wrong
My world is a lie that's come true
And I fall in love
With the ones that run me through
When all along all I need is you
Sing it out
Rute
I'm on the run
I'm on the ropes this time
Where is my song?
I've lost the song of my soul tonight
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
And make it a melody
Sing it out
Sing out-loud
I can't find the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
Where is the sun?
Feel like a ghost this time
Where have you gone?
I need your breath in my lungs tonight
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
And make it a melody
Sing it out
Sing out-loud
I can't find the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
I'm holding on
I'm holding on to you
My world is wrong
My world is a lie that's come true
And I fall in love with the ones that run me through
When all along all I need is you
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
And make it a melody
Sing it out
Sing out-loud
I can't find the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
JazEJo12
This song is so unique. Dark but also hopeful and heartfelt. Love it
Geo Boy
ikrrrr
Jonny ogy
Its genuine music, honestly really puts things into perspective, personally and also as a whole.
Reece Player
Thanks guys. I've felt and related to this song so many times since first hearing it, and God is everything! Even when there's nothing left...sing it out! May Christ always be our remedy and our song!
Geo Boy
ikrrrrrrrrrrr reece
Talisha Autum
I'm on the run
I'm on the ropes this time
Where is my song?
I've lost the song of my soul tonight
Sing it out
Sing it out
Take what is left of me
And make it a melody
Sing it out
Sing out-loud
I can't the words to sing
You'd be my remedy
My song
My song
I'll sing with what's left of me
Where is the sun?
Feel like a ghost this time
Where have you gone?
I need your breath in my lungs tonight
Sing it out
I'm holding on
I'm holding on to you
My world is wrong
My world is a lie that's come true
And I fall in love with the ones that run me through
When all along all I need is you
Sing it out
Ellie C
Thank you!
Daniel Lacombe
thanks for the lyrics..love it when people do that...as a singer its so cool! xx
Geo Boy
@Daniel Lacombe yup!!!!!!!!
Geo Boy
@Ellie C ikr!!!!!!!!!!!1