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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Stars
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Maybe I'm the one to blame
But even when I turn it off
And blame myself the outcome feels the same
I've been thinking maybe I've been part of the cloudy
Maybe I'm the chance of rain
And maybe I'm overcast
I've been thinking about everyone
Everyone you look so lonely
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars
The stars
I feel like myself
Stars looking at a planet
Watching entropy and pain
And maybe start to wonder how
The chaos in our lives could pass as sane
I've been thinking if the meaning of resistance
Of a hope beyond my own
And suddenly the infinite and penitent
Begin to look like home
I've been thinking about everyone
Everyone you look so empty
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars
The stars
I feel like myself
Yeah!
Everyone, everyone who feels so lonely
Everyone, yeah everyone who feels so empty
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I feel like myself
When I look at the stars
The stars
I see someone
OHH!
The song "Stars" by Switchfoot is one that acknowledges the feeling of being lost and alone in a world that can often be chaotic and uncertain. The lyrics imply that there is a sense of self-blame and doubt behind this feeling. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer might feel like they are the problem, and they are to blame for their life's undesirable outcome. The lyrics "maybe I'm the chance of rain" and "maybe all my luck's washed down the drain" portray a sense of hopelessness in the singer.
The song, however, shifts its tone as the chorus hits. The singer acknowledges the loneliness of others around them, but when they look at the stars, they feel like someone else. The stars represent hope and a reminder that there is something significant out there in the vast universe. The song implies that sometimes we need to step out of our lives and look at the cosmos to feel hope and a sense of purpose.
The lyrics "Stars looking at a planet, watching entropy and pain" suggest that the stars are watching us, and they are aware of the chaos and pain in our lives. By looking to the stars, the singer is reflecting on their own place in the universe and considers the possibility of a greater meaning beyond their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I've been a problem
Perhaps my actions have caused trouble
Maybe I'm the one to blame
Maybe I am responsible for my problems
But even when I turn it off
Even when I stop blaming others
And blame myself the outcome feels the same
I still don't feel any better about the result
I've been thinking maybe I've been part of the cloudy
I have been considering that I am a source of gloominess
Maybe I'm the chance of rain
Perhaps I bring misfortune
And maybe I'm overcast
Maybe I am constantly in a bad mood
And maybe all my luck's washed down the drain
Perhaps my good fortune has disappeared
I've been thinking about everyone
I've been contemplating others
Everyone you look so lonely
Everyone seems to be lacking companionship
But when I look at the stars
However, whenever I gaze upon the stars
I see someone else
I perceive another person
The stars
The celestial bodies of the night sky
I feel like myself
I feel like the person I'm meant to be
Stars looking at a planet
From the stars' vantage point, they observe a planet's existence
Watching entropy and pain
They witness the decline and suffering in the world
And maybe start to wonder how
This leads them to contemplate
The chaos in our lives could pass as sane
How the disorder in our lives can be considered acceptable
I've been thinking if the meaning of resistance
I have been pondering the purpose of pushing against my struggles
Of a hope beyond my own
Believing in something greater than myself
And suddenly the infinite and penitent
At that moment, the boundless and apologetic
Begin to look like home
Gives the impression of a familiar domestic space
Everyone, everyone who feels so lonely
Everybody, regardless of who they are, are feeling alone
Everyone, yeah everyone who feels so empty
Everybody, including myself, feels desolate
When I look at the stars
But when I gaze upon the heavens
I feel like myself
I sense that I am whole
The stars
The celestial objects above
I see someone
I perceive a person
OHH!
Expressing strong emotion, possibly awe or wonder
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Mindi Beth Abair, Matthew W. Hager
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Isaac Freitas
Lyrics:
Maybe I've been the problem, maybe I'm the one to blame
But even when I turn it off and blame myself, the outcome feels the same
I've been thinkin' maybe I've been partly cloudy, maybe I'm the chance of rain
And maybe I'm overcast, and maybe all my lucks washed down the drain
I've been thinking 'bout everyone, everyone
You look so lonely
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars
The stars, I feel like myself
Stars lookin' at our planet, watching entropy and pain
And maybe start to wonder how the chaos in our lives could pass as sane
I've been thinking 'bout the meaning of resistance, of a hope beyond my own
And suddenly the infinite and penitent begin to look like home
I've been thinking 'bout everyone, everyone
You look so empty
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars
The stars, I feel like myself, yeah
Stars...
Stars...
Everyone, everyone
We feel so lonely
Everyone, yeah, everyone
We feel so empty
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I feel like myself
When I look at the stars
The stars, I see someone
tropicwave1
Stars
Switchfoot
Produced by John Fields
Album: Nothing is Sound
Maybe I've been the problem
Maybe I'm the one to blame
But even when I turn it off and blame myself
The outcome feels the same
I've been thinking
Maybe I've been partly cloudy
Maybe I'm the chance of rain
And maybe I'm overcast
Maybe all my luck's washed down the drain
I've been thinking about everyone
Everyone, you look so lonely
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars, the stars
I feel like myself
Stars looking at a planet
Watching entropy and pain
And maybe start to wonder how the chaos in our lives
Could pass as sane
Ive been thinking about the meaning of resistance
Of a world beyond my own
And suddenly the infinite and penitent
Begin to look like home
I've been thinking about everyone
Everyone, you look so empty
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars, the stars
I feel like myself
Stars, stars
Everyone, everyone you feel so lonely
Everyone, yeah, everyone, you feel so empty
But when I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
When I look at the stars
I feel like myself
When I look at the stars
The stars
I see someone
Songwriters: Matthew W. Hager / Mindi Beth Abair
Stars lyrics © The Bicycle Music Company
Released: 2005
Mac Doo
Switchfoot is one of the underrated rock bands of all time. They are amazing! They deserve a Grammy!
Rod Sciola
They won a Grammy for Hello Hurricane🤘🏼
Mac Doo
@Rod Sciola It should be 3 or 5. They really deserve that😶
Jason Lee
"We're Christian by faith, not by genre" -Switchfoot. And that is a large part of why they are amazing.
Duhjangus
+Soren Kierkegaard there is an interview where Jon Foreman talks about Kierkegaard actually...
Duhjangus
will do!
SoupyKid12
You are my favorite philosopher you great Dane :)
Duhjangus
Soren Kierkegaard i did actually check that song out a few months ago and its honestly one of my favorite songs from them now xD
zkhott1
I miss the days when a pop/rock song could have such a heavy monstrous riff like this.
STrader1000
zkhott1 agreed