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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Welcome to existence
Everyone's here
Everyone's here
Everybody's watching you now
Everybody waits for you now
What happens next?
What happens next?
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before
Welcome to the fallout
Welcome to resistance
The tension is here
The tension is here
Between who you are and who you could be
Between how it is and how it should be
Yeah
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before
Maybe redemption has stories to tell
Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
Where can you run to escape from yourself?
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
Salvation is here
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself
To lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened before
The lyrics of Switchfoot’s “Dare You To Move” are a powerful call to action for those feeling stuck in life, encouraging them to take control and move forward. The song starts off by welcoming the listener to the world and questioning what happens next, setting the tone for a reflective exploration of both personal and societal tensions. The chorus challenges the listener to take action, daring them to move and rise above their struggles.
The second verse describes a world full of tension, highlighting the gap between who a person is and who they could be. The song acknowledges that the journey to self-improvement isn’t easy, but it’s important to push oneself beyond the limits of what seems possible. The bridge introduces the concept of redemption and forgiveness, suggesting that one’s past mistakes don’t have to dictate their future. The repeated lines “Where you gonna go? / Where you gonna go? / Salvation is here” offer hope, encouraging the listener to embrace change and move forward.
Overall, “Dare You To Move” is a motivational anthem that encourages self-reflection, personal growth, and taking action towards a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the planet
Hey there, welcome to Earth
Welcome to existence
Welcome to life
Everyone's here
All of us humans are here on this planet
Everybody's watching you now
Everyone is paying attention to you right now
Everybody waits for you now
Everyone is waiting for you to take action
What happens next?
What comes after this moment?
I dare you to move
I challenge you to take action
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I challenge you to rise up and make a change
Like today never happened
As if today is a fresh start
Welcome to the fallout
Welcome to the aftermath of something significant
Welcome to resistance
Welcome to the fight against something bigger
The tension is here
There is a sense of unease in the air
Between who you are and who you could be
There is a difference between your current self and your potential self
Between how it is and how it should be
There is a difference between the current state of things and the ideal state
Maybe redemption has stories to tell
Redemption might have lessons to teach us
Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
Forgiveness might be found right where you made a mistake
Where can you run to escape from yourself?
Where can you go to get away from who you are?
Where you gonna go?
Where will you run to?
Salvation is here
There is opportunity for redemption and rescue right here
Today never happened before
Today is a fresh start, a new day
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Jonathan Foreman
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Life and love and why still one of my favorites