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".
Vice Verses (2011): Released on September 27, 2011. Debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200.
Fading West (2014): Released on January 14, 2014. Reached No. 6 on the charts. Includes singles like "Who We Are" and "Love Alone Is Worth the Fight."
Where the Light Shines Through (2016): Released on July 8, 2016. Charted at No. 10.
"You Found Me" (Single Release 2019): Released in conjunction with the film "Unbroken: Path To Redemption" as part of its soundtrack.
Native Tongue (2019): Released on January 18, 2019. Reached No. 41 on the charts.
Interrobang (2021): Released on August 20, 2021. Includes the single "I Need You (To Be Wrong)."
This Is Our Christmas Album (2022): Released on November 4, 2022. A festive collection of Christmas songs by Switchfoot.
In May 2023, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album The Beautiful Letdown, the band released The Beautiful Letdown (Our Version) and went on a tour playing the entire album live.
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Sooner Or Later
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Give me a motive, swallow me whole
They say I've lost it
What could I know when I'm but a mockery?
I'm so alone
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Today is ours, condemned to be free
Free to keep breathing, free to believe
I look to find You, down on my knees
Oh, God, I believe, please help me believe
Sooner or later
They'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out that you'll dream to be that small
I'm a believer, help me believe
I'm a believer, help me believe
I gave it all away and I lost who I am
I threw it all away with everything to gain
And I'm taking the leap with dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking, dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
Sooner or later
Sooner or later
Sooner or later
The lyrics of Switchfoot's song "Sooner or Later" express a sense of loneliness, desperation, and longing for faith. The first stanza presents the idea of being haunted by something, perhaps a failure or a fault that one cannot escape from, followed by a plea for an apparent punishment, a motive which can be embraced and swallowed whole. The sense of despair deepens, as the singer's own thoughts and beliefs are being questioned by others, and he is unsure of what he believes anymore. The chorus of the song suggests that one day, the one that caused the hole in the wall will find out about it, and the singer will realize that he is dreaming to be small again. The second stanza presents a glimmer of hope, as the singer is trying to find God and begs for his help.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
I am searching for something that will remind me of my past and give me hope for the future.
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
I need a reason to keep going, to feel alive, something that will consume me completely.
They say I've lost it
Others judge me for not conforming to society's standards or expectations.
What could I know when I'm but a mockery?
I feel like a joke and cannot offer any real insight or wisdom.
I'm so alone
Despite being surrounded by people, I feel isolated and disconnected from the world.
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Eventually, you will discover that there is a flaw or weakness in everything, even in the things you thought were perfect.
Today is ours, condemned to be free
We have been given the gift of freedom, but it also comes with the responsibility to use it wisely and make the most of our time.
Free to keep breathing, free to believe
We have the ability to choose our own paths and beliefs, to keep living and growing in a world that can sometimes feel suffocating.
I look to find You, down on my knees
Oh, God, I believe, please help me believe
I am searching for something greater than myself, something that will give me purpose and hope. I pray for guidance and faith in the face of uncertainty.
They'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out that you'll dream to be that small
Eventually, everyone will realize that nothing is perfect and there are always flaws to be found. You will long for the simplicity of being small and insignificant.
I'm a believer, help me believe
I have faith, but it is constantly being tested. I need support and guidance to keep believing in myself and the world around me.
I gave it all away and I lost who I am
I threw it all away with everything to gain
And I'm taking the leap with dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking, dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking
I took a risk and lost my sense of self, but I don't regret it because it gave me the opportunity to gain so much more. I am still growing and evolving, but at the same time, I long for simplicity and peace.
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
I am still searching for something that will fulfill me completely, that will give me a reason to live and to keep pushing forward.
Sooner or later
Sooner or later
Sooner or later
In the end, everything will come to an end, whether we are ready for it or not.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JOHN CHARLES LODGE, JUSTIN HAYWARD
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@jessicazardini8113
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
They say I've lost it
What could I know when I'm but a mockery?
I'm so alone
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Today is ours, condemned to be free
Free to keep breathing, free to believe
I look to find You, down on my knees
Oh, God, I believe, please help me believe
Sooner or later
They'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out that you'll dream to be that small
I'm a believer, help me believe
I'm a believer, help me believe
I gave it all away and I lost who I am
I threw it all away with everything to gain
And I'm taking the leap with dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking, dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
Sooner or later
Sooner or later ...
@ned3817
"Sooner Or Later (Soren's Song)"
Come back and haunt me,
Follow me home,
Give me a motive,
Swallow me whole.
They say I've lost it.
What could I know?
And I'm not a mockery.
I'm so alone.
Sooner or later you'll find out
There's a hole in the wall.
Yeah, sooner or later you'll find out
There's a hole in the wall.
Today is ours.
Condemned to be free.
Free to keep breathing.
Free to believe.
I look to find you
Down on my knees.
Oh, God, I believe!
Please help me believe.
Sooner or later they'll find out
There's a hole in the wall.
Yeah, sooner or later you'll find out
That you'll dream to be that small.
I'm a believer, help me believe.
I'm a believer, help me believe.
I gave it all away,
I lost who I am.
I threw it all away
With everything to gain.
And I'm taking the leap
With dreams of shrinking,
Dreams of shrinking.
Dreams of shrinking.
Dreams of shrinking.
Come back and haunt me,
Follow me home,
Give me a motive,
Swallow me whole.
Sooner or later.
Sooner or later.
Sooner or later.
You'll find out.
Sooner or later.
You always follow me home.
Sooner or later.
Sooner or later.
@ArcherWarhound
"God I believe, please help me believe." One of your best songs.
@KyleOfTheNorth
I might not listen to much Switchfoot a lot anymore, but there were several years of my life when these albums were coming out where they were almost exclusively what I listened to. Such great memories.
@stumblingupward723
Kyle Anderson same
@teresaoqueli1489
Samee💓💓
@chrissimpson6701
The same thing with me. Oh to get those sweet days back.😊
@comcastblows567
Haven’t heard this song in many years and all of a sudden that violin interlude and breakdown just started playing in my head OUT OF NOWHERE, idk what triggered it but now here I am back listening to it lol
@jacobbrown5729
2018 and still listening to old switchfoot. I’m only 16 but this music takes me back to good times years ago. I love you switchfoot!
@jessicazardini8113
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
They say I've lost it
What could I know when I'm but a mockery?
I'm so alone
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Today is ours, condemned to be free
Free to keep breathing, free to believe
I look to find You, down on my knees
Oh, God, I believe, please help me believe
Sooner or later
They'll find out there's a hole in the wall
Sooner or later
You'll find out that you'll dream to be that small
I'm a believer, help me believe
I'm a believer, help me believe
I gave it all away and I lost who I am
I threw it all away with everything to gain
And I'm taking the leap with dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking, dreams of shrinking
Dreams of shrinking
Come back and haunt me, follow me home
Give me a motive, swallow me whole
Sooner or later
Sooner or later ...
@manfredovitor19
Sempre bom quando alguém posta a letra. It's good when someone post the lyrics in the comments.
@JohnofLion
This song brings back so many memories when I was a middle schooler. I miss those days. Pure nostalgia.