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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Something More
Switchfoot Lyrics
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All this time, he's never been awake before
At thirty-one, his whole world is a question mark
All this time, he's never been awake before
Watching dreams that he once had feed the flame inside his head
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
'There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You'
Augustine, all his fears keep falling out
All this time, he's never been awake before
Finding out his old dreams aren't panning out
All this time, he's never been awake before
But he's mad to be alive and he's dying to be met
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
[Chorus]
Hey, I give it all away
Nothing I was holding back remains
Hey, I give it all away
Looking for the grace of God today
[Chorus]
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
The song "Something More" by Switchfoot talks about a man named Augustine who wakes up with a broken heart, realizing that at the age of 31, his life seems meaningless and full of questions. He is consumed by the emptiness he feels inside, and as he watches his dreams fall apart, he cries out to God, asking if there is something more to life than what he is currently experiencing. The chorus of the song is a plea to God, asking for guidance and to fill the void that Augustine feels in his life.
The lyrics of the song show a powerful message that many people can relate to. The feeling of emptiness and the search for something more in life is a common struggle that people face as they try to find their purpose in the world. The song suggests that despite the struggles and confusion, there is always hope for a better future and that by putting trust in God, we can find the answers to our questions.
Line by Line Meaning
Augustine just woke up with a broken heart
Augustine has finally realized the true state of his heart - hurt and shattered
All this time, he's never been awake before
All these years, he has been living a life of indifference and unawareness
At thirty-one, his whole world is a question mark
At his age, he still feels like he has no sense of direction and purpose in life
Watching dreams that he once had feed the flame inside his head
Seeing his old aspirations fueling a restless yearning within him to pursue something more meaningful
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
Amidst his silent desperation and hollow feelings, he pleads
'There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You'
He is fervently seeking for a greater reason or purpose in his life, and he cries out to God for help
Augustine, all his fears keep falling out
All this time, he's never been awake before
Finding out his old dreams aren't panning out
All this time, he's never been awake before
Augustine's long-hidden fears and anxieties are slowly surfacing, and he is also coming to terms that his former dreams may not be enough to fulfill him
But he's mad to be alive and he's dying to be met
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
Despite feeling lost and unfulfilled, he still has a strong desire to live fully and to have his deepest needs met. He continues to cry out in his desperation
Hey, I give it all away
Nothing I was holding back remains
Hey, I give it all away
Looking for the grace of God today
He is willing to surrender everything he has and to let go of everything that may hinder him from finding his true purpose. He seeks for the grace and guidance of God to lead him to the right path
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY (13653), JONATHAN FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DontBaguMe
I came to Christ in high school about the time this song came out, and I listened to a lot of Christian radio. I loved this song, and I wanted to buy the album -- but the DJ never seemed to share the name of the song or the artist, so I had no idea where to find it!
One day as I was getting in the car to drive home from a class, and I felt what I now know to be a quickening from the Holy Spirit -- I felt like God was asking me to pray for this song to come on the radio during my drive, AND that the DJ would share the artist and song names. It's the first time anything like this had happened to me, and I had a lot of conflicting thoughts about it: Why would God speak to me about such a trivial thing? Would this be "putting God to the test"? What if I pray in faith and it doesn't happen, does that mean I don't actually hear from God after all?
Nevertheless, I could not shake the strong prompting to pray this specific prayer, so I decided to go for it: to pray in faith that God would perform this specific act -- with a time limit, no less! I was very nervous to believe in something specific like that, but decided to believe with all my heart. It was about a 35 minute drive. Song after song came on, until there was only about 5 minutes left in my drive -- it has to be this next song.
When the next song began, my heart sank -- it didn't sound like the song. But then it was! I'd never heard the intro before, so I didn't recognize it right away. I couldn't believe it! The Holy Spirit and I rocked out all the way home. And the very moment I pulled into our driveway, the song ended, and the DJ said: "That was Switchfoot with 'Something More'."
My 7-year-old son accepted Jesus into his heart this last year, and he always wants me to tell him this story of the time "God played your song on the radio". This morning we listened to this song together, and I thought I'd share the story with you all :) God speaks in the little things, and I can't express how many times in my walk the memory of this specific miracle has been a reminder in my own heart that God sees me, cares about me, and is still at work today.
Ana Rivera
Augustine just woke up with a broken heart
All this time, he's never been awake before
At thirty-one, his whole world is a question mark
All this time, he's never been awake before
Watching dreams that he once had feed the flame inside his head
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
'There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You'
Augustine, all his fears keep falling out
All this time, he's never been awake before
Finding out his old dreams aren't panning out
All this time, he's never been awake before
But he's mad to be alive and he's dying to be met
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
'There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You'
Hey, I give it all away
Nothing I was holding back remains
Hey, I give it all away
Looking for the grace of God today
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
wolverine96
This is my favorite song from this album. This band is so underrated, I love it! Every single album is a banger! There's not a bad one in the bunch. There are very few bands with this many albums over so many years that you can honestly say that about.
Michiganman800
The world would be a much better place if more bands wrote songs about Augustine
DontBaguMe
I came to Christ in high school about the time this song came out, and I listened to a lot of Christian radio. I loved this song, and I wanted to buy the album -- but the DJ never seemed to share the name of the song or the artist, so I had no idea where to find it!
One day as I was getting in the car to drive home from a class, and I felt what I now know to be a quickening from the Holy Spirit -- I felt like God was asking me to pray for this song to come on the radio during my drive, AND that the DJ would share the artist and song names. It's the first time anything like this had happened to me, and I had a lot of conflicting thoughts about it: Why would God speak to me about such a trivial thing? Would this be "putting God to the test"? What if I pray in faith and it doesn't happen, does that mean I don't actually hear from God after all?
Nevertheless, I could not shake the strong prompting to pray this specific prayer, so I decided to go for it: to pray in faith that God would perform this specific act -- with a time limit, no less! I was very nervous to believe in something specific like that, but decided to believe with all my heart. It was about a 35 minute drive. Song after song came on, until there was only about 5 minutes left in my drive -- it has to be this next song.
When the next song began, my heart sank -- it didn't sound like the song. But then it was! I'd never heard the intro before, so I didn't recognize it right away. I couldn't believe it! The Holy Spirit and I rocked out all the way home. And the very moment I pulled into our driveway, the song ended, and the DJ said: "That was Switchfoot with 'Something More'."
My 7-year-old son accepted Jesus into his heart this last year, and he always wants me to tell him this story of the time "God played your song on the radio". This morning we listened to this song together, and I thought I'd share the story with you all :) God speaks in the little things, and I can't express how many times in my walk the memory of this specific miracle has been a reminder in my own heart that God sees me, cares about me, and is still at work today.
the goat
I really can't put into words how much I love this song.
nonamelegend
Maybe this isn’t objectively their best album, but it’s certainly the one I come back to most often
Ana Rivera
Augustine just woke up with a broken heart
All this time, he's never been awake before
At thirty-one, his whole world is a question mark
All this time, he's never been awake before
Watching dreams that he once had feed the flame inside his head
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
'There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You'
Augustine, all his fears keep falling out
All this time, he's never been awake before
Finding out his old dreams aren't panning out
All this time, he's never been awake before
But he's mad to be alive and he's dying to be met
In a quiet desperation of the emptiness he says
'There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You'
Hey, I give it all away
Nothing I was holding back remains
Hey, I give it all away
Looking for the grace of God today
There's gotta be something more than what I'm living for
I'm crying out to You
Marc Penner
this is such a throwback to my college days. amazing how influential songs like this (and most of switchfoot's stuff) can bring me back to that time.
Hayden Frank
amzing song and still loving this playlist 2017
TBustah
I just turned 31, so I had a cake made with the album cover on it. The recent 20th anniversary of the album was a happy coincidence.
sarina jones
I love this song and I love you guys