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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Your Love Is A Song
Switchfoot Lyrics
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Another day begins
The stars are falling out
My dreams are fading now, fading out
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
Your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Your love is a song
The dawn is fire bright
Against the city lights
The clouds are glowing now
The moon is blacking out
I've been keeping my mind wide open
I've been keeping my mind wide open
Your love is a song
With my eyes wide open
I've got my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my hopes unbroken
The lyrics to "Your Love Is A Song" by Switchfoot describe the singer's state of mind, as he wakes up to another day. The first verse deals with the end of the night, as the stars are fading and the singer's dreams are fading with them, indicating a sense of disillusionment with life or loss of hope. However, the second verse contrasts the darkness of the night with the fire of the dawn, and the singer describes being alert and having his mind and eyes wide open. It is in this moment of clarity that the singer shows gratitude for the love he has, which he compares to a symphony, melody, and song.
Throughout the entire song, there is a sense of motion; that love is not static but something that drives, moves and surrounds the singer. The repetition of the phrase 'running through me' indicates that the power of love is flowing like a river, or electricity, through every part of the singer, filling him and eventually leading him to realize that his love, in turn, becomes a song that is sung. The song talks about the infinite nature of love, with the lyrics expressing the belief that love is an ever-present, all-encompassing force that one can connect with, and it will always be there to lead, guide, and direct.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you breathing in
I am aware of your presence and feel comforted by it as a new day begins.
Another day begins
A new opportunity arises to experience the beauty of life and to appreciate the world around me.
The stars are falling out
My sense of wonder and awe at the universe is waning.
My dreams are fading now, fading out
My aspirations and ambitions are losing their clarity and intensity.
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
I am fully present and attentive, ready to embrace whatever comes my way.
Your love is a symphony
Your love is a complex and beautiful thing that surrounds and permeates my life.
All around me
I am constantly immersed in the effects of your love and presence.
Running through me
Your love is an active force that moves through me, shaping and inspiring me in all that I do.
Your love is a melody
Your love is a lovely and harmonious tune that fills and uplifts me.
Underneath me
Your love is a foundational aspect of my life, supporting and sustaining me through trials and hardships.
Running to me
Your love seeks me out, even when I feel lost or overwhelmed, and offers me comfort and assurance.
The dawn is fire bright
A new day is bursting forth with the radiance and energy of the sun.
Against the city lights
The natural beauty of the dawn is contrasted with the artificiality and noise of the urban environment.
The clouds are glowing now
The sky is illuminated with a soft, otherworldly light, painting the clouds with color and depth.
The moon is blacking out
The moon is being overshadowed by the rising light of day, a reminder of the changing nature of life.
I've been keeping my mind wide open
I am receptive to new experiences and ideas, and do not allow myself to become closed or stagnant in my thinking.
Your love is a song
Your love is a compelling and inspiring motif that echoes through my life.
With my eyes wide open
I remain vigilant and observant, seeking to fully appreciate the beauty and wonder of life.
I've got my eyes wide open
I am committed to living life to the fullest, refusing to allow myself to miss out on any opportunities for growth or enrichment.
I've been keeping my hopes unbroken
I remain optimistic and resilient, trusting that even in the face of adversity or disappointment, better things are yet to come.
Lyrics © RINCON AVE MUSIC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MIKE ELIZONDO, WRITERS UNKNOWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@saradaniela5031
Yeah
I hear you breathing in
Another day begins
The stars are falling out
My dreams are fading now
Fading out
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
Oh, your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Oh, your love is a song
The dawn is fire bright
Against the city lights
The clouds are glowin' now
The moon is blackin' out
It's blacking out
I've been keepin' my mind wide open
I've been keepin' my mind wide open
Oh, your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Oh, your love is a song
Your love is a song
Oh, your love is a song
Your love is strong
With my eyes wide open
I've got my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my hopes unbroken
Yeah, yeah
Oh, your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Your love is a song
Yeah, yeah
Your love is my remedy
Oh, your love is a song
@manuhelmeru6120
Your Love Is a Song
Switchfoot
LETRAS
I hear you breathing in
Another day begins
The stars are falling out
My dreams are fading now, fading out
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
Oh! Your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh! Your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Oh! Your love is a song
The dawn is fire bright
Against the city lights
The clouds are glowing now
The moon is blacking out
I've been keeping my mind wide open
I've been keeping my mind wide open
Your love is a song
With my eyes wide open
I've got my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my hopes unbroken
@thaizahonorato
One of the greatest Christian songs. The peace this song brings me is inexplicable.
@benrider6552
I first heard this song a long time ago. At the time I was in love with a girl, and I had lost the faith. She broke my heart and between then and now I have found it again. Today I discovered that this song is actually about our lord and saviour Jesus Christ. And he will never foresake me...
@justvid366
Awwww. Srsly, who the fuck cares about your teen drama?
@connieaconcepsiontorresman1921
Ah, samething happened to me, I am still not very religious but it this song makes me feel better. And makes me wonder more about the mysterious person who loves me but let’s us suffer so much.
@ginafaithfulforsuchatimeas4185
JustVid I care
@bitzhannah185
@@connieaconcepsiontorresman1921 God doesn't let us suffer. He gave us free will, so if we choose to turn away from him it's our own fault. God is a gentleman, he isn't going to force himself on us. He sacrificed his son so we could have fellowship with him, as we were originally created to.
@MrRamyon74
JustVid.. Srsly the hate in your heart must be such a burden....Let it go bro, there is much more for you in Christ......
@saradaniela5031
Yeah
I hear you breathing in
Another day begins
The stars are falling out
My dreams are fading now
Fading out
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
Oh, your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Oh, your love is a song
The dawn is fire bright
Against the city lights
The clouds are glowin' now
The moon is blackin' out
It's blacking out
I've been keepin' my mind wide open
I've been keepin' my mind wide open
Oh, your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Oh, your love is a song
Your love is a song
Oh, your love is a song
Your love is strong
With my eyes wide open
I've got my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my hopes unbroken
Yeah, yeah
Oh, your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Your love is a song
Yeah, yeah
Your love is my remedy
Oh, your love is a song
@budiandayani1894
Thank you for lyrics🙏❤
@Cbell801
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