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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Shut up
The O.C. Supertones Lyrics
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True, I may be on the brink
I hear them yell at us, "shut up and play!"
Well, who asked what you think?
No time for mediocrity, convenience, or practicality
He went all out for us, say what you will
I'll answer to my God
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
Bible thumpin' reactionist
And I'm proud to bear the name
Take out music, take away our lives
Jesus still remains
I wonder what will people think
When they hear that I'm a Jesus freak.
He went all out for us, say what you will
I'll answer to my God
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
The O.C. Supertones' song Shut Up is an anthem for religious outsiders who are expected to conform to societal norms. The lyrics point to the singer being labelled as a "religious fanatic" and a "freak" for their devotion to Jesus Christ. They speak about being told to "shut up and play," insinuating that their faith makes others uncomfortable. The singer confidently expresses that they have no time for "mediocrity, convenience, or practicality" when it comes to their faith.
The chorus of the song emphatically declares the singer's commitment to their faith and devotion to God. They claim that they are not afraid to appear unconventional to others and embrace the label of being a "Jesus freak." The repetition of the phrase "I'm a freak" emphasizes the singer's confidence in their devotion and their willingness to stand out from the crowd.
Overall, the song Shut Up is an unapologetic expression of devotion to God and a rejection of societal expectations. It encourages others to embrace their faith and be proud of their unconventional nature, even in the face of criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
Religious fanatic, that's what they say
People call me a religious fanatic, but I'm okay with that
True, I may be on the brink
It's true, I might be close to going over the edge, but that's where I thrive
I hear them yell at us, "shut up and play!"
People tell us to be quiet and just do our thing, but we won't be silenced
Well, who asked what you think?
We didn't ask for your opinion, so keep it to yourself
No time for mediocrity, convenience, or practicality
We don't have time for average, convenient or practical things. We want to push boundaries and do something more
He went all out for us, say what you will
God went all in for us, so say what you want about us, we answer to Him
I'll answer to my God
I only answer to God, not to people's opinions or demands
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
People think I'm crazy for being so passionate about Jesus, but that's just who I am
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
Despite what others may say, I know that my faith has given me clarity and purpose
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Whenever I talk about my faith, people tell me to tone it down, but I won't
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
Their reactions show me that I still have more work to do in sharing the message of Jesus
Bible thumpin' reactionist
People might call me a Bible-thumper, but I wear that label proudly
And I'm proud to bear the name
I'm proud to be known as a follower of Jesus, no matter what others might think
Take out music, take away our lives
Even if we lost everything, including our music, Jesus is still the most important thing in our lives
Jesus still remains
No matter what happens, Jesus remains the center of our lives
I wonder what will people think
Sometimes I wonder what people will think of me because of my faith
When they hear that I'm a Jesus freak.
When people find out that I'm so passionate about Jesus, they might think I'm crazy. But that's okay with me
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