Twenty-four
Switchfoot Lyrics

Twenty-four oceans
There are infinite possibilities and opportunities, represented here by oceans, available for me.

Twenty-four skies
Similarly, there are infinite opportunities available to me. The skies, here, represent the limits of what is possible.

Twenty-four failures
I have failed many times in my life.

And twenty-four tries
But I have also made many attempts and am not giving up.

Twenty-four finds me
At this point in my life, I feel like I am struggling.

In twenty-fourth place
It feels like I am not doing as well as I could be. I feel like I am behind and am not accomplishing what I should be.

With twenty-four drop outs
There are also many others like me who have failed or given up.

At the end of the day
When everything is said and done, this is where I stand.

Life is not what I thought it was
My expectations about life have not been met.

Twenty-four hours ago
Recently, something has occurred that has challenged my worldview and my perception of my place in the world.

Still I'm singing 'Spirit, Take me up in arms with You'
Despite all of this, I am still hoping for a higher power to help guide me and support me.

And I'm not who I thought I was
I am still searching for my identity and trying to figure out who I am.

Twenty-four hours ago
Again, this recent event has caused me to re-evaluate my identity.

Still I'm singing 'Spirit, Take me up in arms with You'
And again, I am turning to a higher power for guidance and support.

There's twenty-four reasons
I have many excuses for why I have not succeeded or failed at something.

To admit that I'm wrong
I need to acknowledge that I am at fault for my own shortcomings and failures.

With all my excuses
Despite all the reasons I can give for why I failed, ultimately it is my own responsibility.

Still twenty-four strong
These excuses still have a hold on me.

See, I'm not copping out
I am not trying to avoid or escape my problems.

When you're raising the dead in me
I am trying to change and grow, and it's a difficult and sometimes painful process, but it's necessary for growth.

Twenty-four voices
There are many different aspects of myself that I need to address.

With twenty-four hearts
All of these different aspects are important and need to be addressed with sensitivity and care.

All of my symphonies
These different parts of myself make up my own unique melody.

In twenty-four parts
Each part contributes to the overall composition of myself.

But I want to be one today
I want to be focused and united in my pursuits.

Centered and true
I want to be grounded and focused on what is most important and fulfilling.

I'm singing 'Spirit, take me up in arms with You'
I am asking for divine guidance and support in my journey towards self-discovery and growth.

You're raising the dead in me
This process of self-discovery and growth is difficult and sometimes painful, but it's necessary to rise above.

I want to see miracles
I believe that the world is capable of incredible things, and I want to be a part of it.

To see the world change
I want to help make a positive difference in the world.

Wrestled the angel for more than a name
This is a reference to the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel in the Bible. In this context, it means that I am willing to fight for what I believe in and what is right.

For more than a feeling
I am not simply searching for temporary feelings of fulfillment or happiness, but something deeper and more meaningful.

For more than a cause
I am not fighting simply for a political or social cause, but for something deeper and more personal.

I'm singing 'Spirit, take me up in arms with You'
Again, I am asking for divine guidance and support in my pursuit of a deeper, more meaningful life.

And you're raising the dead in me
I am growing and changing, and it's a difficult and sometimes painful process, but it's necessary for growth.