One thing that made the Supertones stand out in CCM was their embrace of secular music styles, even to the point of having the introductions of some songs by Metallica be put in their own songs. Examples included Metallica's cover of "Am I Evil?" in "Adonai", "Creeping Death" and "One" in their song "Supertones Strike Back", and "Damage, Inc" as the intro to "Fade Away".
Another aspect that made them stick out was their open attention to problems facing the church both culturally and doctrinally. Their songs encourage doctrinal (including Biblical) literacy and holding firmly to one's faith.
The band has gone through a number of lineup changes, and in 2004 it was announced that the Supertones would be breaking up. Their last show was at Biola University in La Mirada, California on October 7, 2005; fellow Christian rockers Bleach (in a reunion show) and John Davis also played.
In 2010 the Supertones reunited and are currently on tour, mostly playing festivals.
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Perfect Love
The O.C. Supertones Lyrics
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Are you like me?
Do you fall apart?
You're just like me.
Have there been times?
You felt so low?
Don't you forget
Angels are standing by your bed
Jesus is watching over you
He'll never leave that's what he said
Is that what you want cuz I know I do
(chorus)
I want love love love
I want perfect love. (X3)
Well I pretend
I just need me
I seem so strong
But it's make believe
Cuz I've seen love fail
I've been betrayed
I've seen love pass
I've seen love fade
But I know that God is not that way
He doesn't change from day to day
He doesn't fail he doesn't leave
And I want that so desperately
(chorus)
He loves broken hearts
Faith like a child
And now here I come
With just a broken heart
And faith like a child
I want love love love
I want perfect love.
I want love love love
I want perfect love.
Will someone tell me where to find
Some place to ease my troubled mind (X2)
I want love love love
I want perfect love.
The O.C. Supertones's song Perfect Love is a song that speaks about the innate desire for love and companionship that many people share. The opening lines of the song ask, "Do you need someone? Are you like me?" indicating that the singer is addressing those who have ever felt alone or lost. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the desire for "perfect love," implying that maybe the love the singer has experienced before has been imperfect or failed in some way. The verse "Well I pretend, I just need me, I seem so strong, but it's make believe" suggests that the singer has been trying to convince themselves of their independence, but ultimately knows that they need someone to love them.
The second verse talks about the different ways love can fail, through betrayal, loss, or fading away. However, the chorus offers the hope that God's love is perfect and unchanging. The phrase "He loves broken hearts faith like a child" suggests that even in our brokenness and vulnerability, we can find solace in the love of God. The bridge of the song sees the singer coming to the realization that they too desire the love described in the chorus, stating "And now here I come with just a broken heart and faith like a child."
Overall, Perfect Love is a song that speaks to the universal longing for love and the hope that there is something greater, more perfect out there that we can find in God's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you need someone?
Do you feel like you need someone to help you through life?
Are you like me?
Do you feel like you have been through difficult times and are searching for something more?
Do you fall apart?
Do you feel like you fall apart when life gets tough?
You're just like me.
We are all human and face difficult times. You are not alone.
Have there been times?
Have you experienced times that have brought you down?
You felt so low?
Have you ever felt at rock bottom?
Don't you forget
Remember that things can always get better.
You're not alone
There are others who feel the same way you do.
Angels are standing by your bed
God and his angels are watching over and protecting you.
Jesus is watching over you
God's presence is always with you.
He'll never leave that's what he said
God will never abandon you.
Is that what you want cuz I know I do
Do you want to feel loved and protected, like God promises?
I want love love love
I desire to experience true and meaningful love.
I want perfect love. (X3)
I want a love that is perfect and will never fail or hurt me.
Well I pretend
I put on a strong face and pretend I don't need anyone.
I just need me
I try to rely solely on myself, even though it's not always enough.
I seem so strong
Others may see me as a strong and self-sufficient person.
But it's make believe
Deep down, I know that this pretending is not true.
Cuz I've seen love fail
I have experienced love that has not lasted or been hurtful.
I've been betrayed
I have been let down and hurt by someone I trusted.
I've seen love pass
I have witnessed love that has faded away.
But I know that God is not that way
I believe that God's love is different and will never fail.
He doesn't change from day to day
God's love is constant and unchanging.
He doesn't fail he doesn't leave
God will never let you down or abandon you.
And I want that so desperately
I long for the security and love that only God can offer.
He loves broken hearts
God has a special place in his heart for those who are hurting.
Faith like a child
Having faith like a child means trusting without hesitation or doubt.
And now here I come
Despite my doubts and struggles, I come to God seeking his love.
With just a broken heart
My heart may be broken, but I know that God can heal it.
Will someone tell me where to find
I am searching for guidance and direction in life.
Some place to ease my troubled mind (X2)
I want to find a place where I can find peace and clarity.
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