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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Stitches
Switchfoot Lyrics
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I'm not the only one they keep up at night
I'm not the only one not sleeping
I'm not the only one who's dreaming out loud
Dreaming out loud
- Chorus -
In stitches here tonight
I'm pushing hard to tear it loose
In stitches here tonight
We are ripping the seams
There's something missing
Children of the in between
The song "Stitches" by Switchfoot is a powerful reflection on the universal experience of feeling lost, alone, and searching for something more. The opening lyrics, "I'm not the only one who sees them, I'm not the only one they keep up at night" suggest that the singer is haunted by something larger than themselves. This could refer to the struggles of the larger world, or to personal issues that feel overwhelming and all-consuming. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not the only one" emphasizes a sense of shared experience and invites the listener to join in the search for meaning and connection.
The chorus of the song, "In stitches here tonight, we are ripping the seams out" highlights the tension of trying to break free from something that feels constricting. The metaphor of "stitches" suggests that the singer feels trapped or held together by something that is too tight or restrictive. But rather than simply accepting this, the singer is actively trying to "rip the seams out" and free themselves from whatever is holding them back. The line "there's something missing, children of the in between" speaks to the idea that there is a sense of longing or incompleteness that many people experience. The reference to "children of the in between" suggests that this is a shared experience, and that there are many others who feel this way as well.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the only one who sees them
Others also witness the imperfections and flaws that exist in the fabric of our society.
I'm not the only one they keep up at night
The concerns and worries caused by such faults affect more than just one individual, but many suffer from them.
I'm not the only one not sleeping
Restlessness caused by the problems keeps many awake at night, unable to find peace.
I'm not the only one who's dreaming out loud
Not alone in the aspiration to voice and bring attention to the need for fixing the issues at hand, which require collective effort.
In stitches here tonight
Attempting to patch things up creates frustration and disappointment, as it appears as if nothing is improving and the problems persist.
We are ripping the seams out
Rather than continuing to try and mend the torn and stretched fibers of a broken system, it requires complete deconstruction to rebuild effectively.
I'm pushing hard to tear it loose
The effort to determine the root of the problem and make changes is challenging, as it involves breaking free from the existing structures and norms that created the issue in the first place.
There's something missing
Despite the attempts to repair, it's clear that something crucial needs to be gained before genuine progress can be made.
Children of the in between
The generation that exists during a time of significant societal change and upheaval, trying to navigate the gap between the old, outdated systems and what's necessary for progress in the future.
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Life And Love And Why Aka 3/4 Chant
Life and love and why still one of my favorites