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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It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But You sing to me over and over and over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
Sing to me of the song of the stars
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When You feel like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again
And I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
I know now You're my only hope
I give You my apathy
I'm giving You all of me
I want Your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back
And I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
I know now You're my only hope
The song "Only Hope" by Switchfoot is a soulful and introspective track with deep and meaningful lyrics. The song opens with the singer talking about a song that's inside his soul that he's tried to write over and over again. However, he feels awake in the infinite cold until God sings to him over and over again, giving him hope and guidance.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about his dreams and how they feel so far away. But, he asks God to sing to him of the plans that he has for him over and over again. He wants to be only God's, and he knows that God is his only hope. With this realization, he gives himself to God completely, giving him his apathy and everything else he is. He wants God's symphony singing in all that he is.
The song's message is about having faith and putting your trust in God, even when things seem bleak. It's a powerful reminder that no matter how lost you may feel, God will always be there to guide you and give you hope.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a song that's inside of my soul
There's a deep passion for something inside of me that I cannot resist.
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I have attempted to express my passion many times in different ways, but I cannot quite capture it.
I'm awake in the infinite cold
I feel alone and lost in an infinite void that surrounds me.
But You sing to me over and over and over again
You are always there for me, reminding me of what is truly important in life.
So I lay my head back down
I surrender my worries and doubts to You, hoping for guidance.
And I lift my hands and pray to be only Yours
I want to give my heart and soul to You completely, without any reservation.
I know now You're my only hope
I have come to realize that You are the only thing that truly matters, and I depend on You for everything.
Sing to me of the song of the stars
Please show me the beauty of the universe and remind me of how small my problems truly are.
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
Let me experience the joy and wonder of creation, and feel Your presence in all things.
When You feel like my dreams are so far
When I feel lost and confused, please remind me of the plans You have for me.
Sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again
Please help me understand my purpose in life and show me the path I should follow.
I give You my apathy
I confess that I have not been passionate or committed, and I offer that weakness to You.
I'm giving You all of me
I want to surrender myself to You completely, holding nothing back.
I want Your symphony
I desire to be a part of something greater than myself and to be in harmony with Your will.
Singing in all that I am
I want to use every part of myself to glorify You, including my talents and weaknesses.
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back
I want to express my devotion to You passionately and without inhibition, holding nothing back.
I pray to be only Yours
I plead for You to accept me as Your own and to guide me in all things.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@natico5095
There's a song that's inside of my soul.
It's the one that I've tried to write over,
and over again.
I'm awake in the infinite cold.
But you sing to me over, and over,
and over again.
So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours.
I know now, you're my only hope.
Sing to me the song of the stars.
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing,
and laughing again.
When it feels like my dreams are so far.
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again.
So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours.
I know now, you're my only hope.
I give you my destiny.
I'm givin' you all of me.
I want your symphony, singing in all that I am.
At the top of my lungs, I'm givin' it back.
So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hand and pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours I pray.
To be only yours.
I know now, you're my only hope.
@fidhard9279
There's a song that's inside
Of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write
Over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over and over and over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans
That you have for me over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I know now you're my only hope
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs
I'm giving it my all
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours I know now you're my only hope
@marinagoncalvesmari4538
Em minha alma uma bela canção
Que há tempos eu tento expressar por palavras também
E me vejo num frio sem fim
E mesmo assim posso ouvir sua voz entoando outra vez
Então vou me repousar e ergo as mãos ao céu pra orar
Pra que eu seja sempre seu, pra que eu seja seu
Pois sei que o meu alento é você
Quero ouvir as cantigas dos céus
Das galáxias dançando e sorrindo alegres também
Se os meus sonhos tão longe sentir
Cante ao menos canções dos seus planos pra mim outra vez
Então vou me repousar e ergo as mãos ao céu pra orar
Pra que eu seja sempre seu, pra que eu seja seu
Pois sei que o meu alento é você
Eu dou meu destino a ti. E tudo que há em mim
Quero sua musica cantada com todo meu ser
Com meu folego sim
Devolvo tudo a ti
Então vou me repousar e ergo as mãos ao céu pra orar
Pra que eu seja sempre seu, pra que eu seja seu
Pois sei que o meu alento é você
@anarivera3717
There's a song that's inside of my soul.
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again.
I'm awake in the infinite cold,
But You sing to me over and over again.
So I lay my head back down,
And I lift my hands,
And pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I know now You're my only hope.
Sing to me all the song of the stars,
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing, and laughing again.
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again.
And I lay my head back down,
And I lift my hands,
And pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I know now You're my only hope.
I give You my apathy.
I'm giving You all of me.
I want Your symphony
Singing in all that I am.
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back.
And I lay my head back down,
And I lift my hands,
And pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I pray to be only Yours.
I know now You're my only hope.
@abelj5145
Thanks for existing, you're amazing and loved.
Jesus never ever leaves your side.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
@abelj5145
Thanks for existing bro, you're awesome, and you're so.loved.
Jesus never leaves you.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
@JDMAtHeartEK9
A Walk to Remember would mostly likely make my top 10 movies of all time. It's such an emotionally powerful film, and this song only adds to it. May the Lord keep you all, and remember, God's not dead!!!
@arvinbrinas8732
Yes of course, im the escape goat of the lord,
@johnanthonbangoy1071
jamie sullivan character has such an imaculus vibe
@MrVotavista1
It’s 2023 and I’m keep playing this song, it bring peace to my heart, soul and mind ❤️
@FiduciaryToro
2021 and tears running down my face because life is so short. I was 19 and it’s just amazing how music brings us back.
@dantyassuncao9480
From Brazil
@RC51SP2_
This will date me just a bit…
Yes, when this album came out, it spoke volumes to many. Love passion kindness appreciation was at every turn. Within all we were and did. I could write forever attempting to paint with words all that was discovered. All who were met. And all who who took the time to share their smile. Their intimate words and touch. I was sure we would live here forever.
Tomorrow, we’ll wake up and another 5 10 years will have gone by with additional great passions and discoveries. Though nothing like the time spent then.
To all, then and now…
@urmilawright5900
Its 2022 and this song still move my heart.
@JudeLvc
The Holy Spirit doesn’t age
@adityagautam2612
Me too 😁