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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Who We Are
Switchfoot Lyrics
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We were just kids just living in
Wide-eyed, innocence
We were just kids who believed in
More than just dreams in
More than just justified
Ends to a means
With the sky wide-open
Like a child, eyes-open
Like a child, unbroken
By the wheels gone by
We know
Who we are
(In the fever of our youth)
Who we are
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Who we are
(There's still time enough to choose)
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
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We were just kids
Just limited, misfit, itinerant
Outcasts singing 'bout the dissonance
We were just kids, wide-open
Like a child, eyes-open,
Like a child, unbroken
By the wheels gone by
We know
Who we are
(In the fever of our youth)
Who we are
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Who we are
(There's still time enough to choose)
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
They said it's complicated
They said we'd never make it this far
But we are
They said the fight would break us
But the struggle helped to make
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
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Who we are
(In the fever of our youth)
Who we are
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Who we are
(There's still time enough to choose)
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
(I wanted something with meaning)
Who we are
(Yeah I wanted something to believe in)
Who we are
(Yeah, sure as I'm here breathing)
Who we are (I wanted more)
Who we are (Yeah, I wanted more)
Yeah, I wanted more than just a feeling (Who we are, who we are)
Yeah, for more than just a season (Who we are, who we are)
Yeah, we become what we believe in (Who we are, who we are)
Who we are
Who we are
The song "Who We Are" by Switchfoot is an ode to the band's roots and beginnings. The lyrics talk about the band's humble beginnings as kids, living in innocence and dreaming big. The band members reflect on their past and describe their journey of struggling and fighting to make a name for themselves. Despite being labeled as complicated and told they would never make it, the band fought through the struggle and emerged as one of the best rock bands of our time.
The song's message is all about self-discovery and not letting the world dictate who you are. It's an anthem for all those who want to follow their passion and dreams, despite the fear and uncertainty that comes along with it. The lines "We become what we believe in" and "I wanted more than just a feeling" show that the band's success was not about fame and fortune but about living with a purpose.
In summary, "Who We Are" is a song about embracing your inner child and believing in yourself. It's a reminder that we are capable of achieving greatness if we have the courage to pursue our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
We were just kids just living in
We were young and naive, living our lives without a care in the world
Wide-eyed, innocence
Our innocence and lack of experience left us with eyes wide-open, eager to explore the world
Minivan floor like a tenement
We made do with what we had, even if it was just the floor of a minivan that felt like a tenement
We were just kids who believed in
Despite our young age, we had strong beliefs and convictions
More than just dreams in
Our aspirations went beyond just mere dreams
More than just justified
Our actions had deeper meaning and purpose than just being justified by societal norms
Ends to a means
We had clear goals and objectives that we were working towards achieving
With the sky wide-open
The world was full of possibilities and opportunities, just waiting for us to seize them
Like a child, eyes-open
We approached life with the curiosity and wonder of a child, ready to learn and grow
Like a child, unbroken
Our spirits were unbroken and free, not yet weighed down by the hardships of life
By the wheels gone by
We were not defined by our past experiences, but were moving forward and creating our own paths
Who we are
We know our true selves and are confident in our identity
(In the fever of our youth)
We are living life with a sense of passion and urgency, as if we are in the midst of a feverish moment in time
(We've got nothing left to lose)
We have taken risks and pursued our dreams with everything we have, leaving behind any fears or doubts
(There's still time enough to choose)
We still have the freedom and opportunity to make choices and shape our lives according to our desires
(I wanted something with meaning)
The singer expresses their desire for something greater and more fulfilling than just a fleeting feeling
(Yeah I wanted something to believe in)
They longed for a purpose and a cause to wholeheartedly believe in and support
(Yeah, sure as I'm here breathing)
Their desire for something meaningful was ingrained in them just as surely as they were alive and breathing
(I wanted more)
They wanted more out of life than just the status quo or a mediocre existence
(Yeah, I wanted more than just a feeling)
They desired something that was more than just a fleeting emotional response or temporary rush
(Yeah, for more than just a season)
Their desire for something meaningful and fulfilling was not just a passing phase or temporary obsession
(Yeah, we become what we believe in)
The things that we choose to believe in and pursue in life have the power to shape who we ultimately become
They said it's complicated
Others may view our choices and beliefs as complicated or hard to understand
They said we'd never make it this far
People may doubt our ability to succeed or achieve our goals
But we are
Despite the doubts and challenges, we have persevered and are still standing strong
They said the fight would break us
Others may believe that the struggles and hardships we face will cause us to crumble
But the struggle helped to make
However, the difficulties we face can actually help us to grow and become stronger and more resilient
Outcasts singing 'bout the dissonance
We may have felt like outsiders or misfits, but we still sang about the disharmony and injustices we saw in the world
Just limited, misfit, itinerant
We may have been seen as limited or unconventional, but we were also wanderers and adventurers at heart
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
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Éramos apenas crianças vivendo em
We were just kids just living in
Olhos arregalados, inocência
Wide-eyed, innocence
Chão de minivan como um cortiço
Minivan floor like a tenement
Éramos apenas crianças que acreditavam em
We were just kids who believed in
Mais do que apenas sonhos em
More than just dreams in
Mais do que justificado
More than just justified
Termina em um meio
Ends to a means
Com o céu bem aberto
With the sky wide-open
Como uma criança, olhos bem abertos
Like a child, eyes-open
Como uma criança, ininterrupta
Like a child, unbroken
Pelas rodas passadas
By the wheels gone by
Nós sabemos
We know
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Na febre de nossa juventude)
(In the fever of our youth)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Não temos mais nada a perder)
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Ainda há tempo para escolher)
(There's still time enough to choose)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
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Nós éramos apenas crianças
We were just kids
Apenas limitado, desajustado, itinerante
Just limited, misfit, itinerant
Párias cantando sobre a dissonância
Outcasts singing 'bout the dissonance
Éramos apenas crianças, abertas
We were just kids, wide-open
Como uma criança, olhos bem abertos,
Like a child, eyes-open,
Como uma criança, ininterrupta
Like a child, unbroken
Pelas rodas passadas
By the wheels gone by
Nós sabemos
We know
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Na febre de nossa juventude)
(In the fever of our youth)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Não temos mais nada a perder)
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Ainda há tempo para escolher)
(There's still time enough to choose)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Disseram que é complicado
They said it's complicated
Eles disseram que nunca chegaríamos tão longe
They said we'd never make it this far
Mas nós somos
But we are
Disseram que a luta nos quebraria
They said the fight would break us
Mas a luta ajudou a fazer
But the struggle helped to make
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
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Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Na febre de nossa juventude)
(In the fever of our youth)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Não temos mais nada a perder)
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Ainda há tempo para escolher)
(There's still time enough to choose)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Eu queria algo com significado)
(I wanted something with meaning)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Sim, eu queria algo em que acreditar)
(Yeah I wanted something to believe in)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
(Sim, claro que estou aqui respirando)
(Yeah, sure as I'm here breathing)
Quem somos (eu queria mais)
Who we are (I wanted more)
Quem somos (Sim, eu queria mais)
Who we are (Yeah, I wanted more)
Sim, eu queria mais do que apenas um sentimento (quem somos, quem somos)
Yeah, I wanted more than just a feeling (Who we are, who we are)
Sim, por mais do que apenas uma temporada (quem somos, quem somos)
Yeah, for more than just a season (Who we are, who we are)
Sim, nos tornamos aquilo em que acreditamos (quem somos, quem somos)
Yeah, we become what we believe in (Who we are, who we are)
Quem nós somos
Who we are
Quem nós somos
Who we are
@MrBWhite88
This song is so underrated.
@Chris-qe2dq
Yup
@noamsilva2551
Essa música tava no jogo "Copa do mundo: Brasil 2014" uma música muito marcante assim como a copa.
@xlucascj
Nostálgica demais mano!
@denial1004
eu nunca joguei esse jogo, mas eu ouvia essa música nessa época, muito nostálgico
@_lv223
nostalgia pura lek
@tommytomtomtom2646
No joke, this song seriously inspired me to want to travel all across the country
@holysmokes4493
Is this the RSA?
@Elvi9615
Listening to Switchfoot helps me feel more connected to God. I've never been a religious person either.
@IloveJesuseveryday
Jesus loves you