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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Supertones Strike Back
The O.C. Supertones Lyrics
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Just like Leia's father
You hit, we hit back harder
Like Huss and Stephen, I am not afraid to be a martyr
California sun and sky
Slip inside a suit and tie
Chevy rolls up to the house with everybody outside
Gonna get down like we did the day before
Team against team, let's even the score
If there's fifty people outside
We got room for fifty more
And we're moovin' all smooth and when we get groovin'
We're fresh like salsa and we're fat like juben
You're cranium's cracked from my shaolin attack
Protect your neck, Supertones strike back
We want this small band to be a big love letter
So we play the ska and it makes us feel better
God's got love for us, so we got love for you
It's your life so what you want to do?
So come on put a glide in you stride, and a dip in yo hip
Best back the heck up, cuz' hip-hop rolls from my lips
I spit when I rap, saliva flies when I sing
God gives me gifts, just look at my ring
Look less at me and look more to Christ
Christ has saved me and His grace will suffice
So I jump for Jesus, it's Jesus who frees us
Let's get dumb like Beavis, I don't care who sees us
When we hop to hip-hop John Bell gets ill props
You know he can rock socks
Give out love from his soapbox
With hip-hop nonstop, hippidie, hippde, hop
First I can rock them socks, then I can knock your block
You can't stop this, you can't clock this
You can't dis this, so please don't miss this miss
A van and a road map, keep my life in my backpack
Comin' through your town, Supertones strike back!
"Supertones Strike Back" by The O.C. Supertones is a song that is primarily about fighting back against opposition and expressing love through music. The song starts with a metaphor in which the Supertones are compared to Leia's father, who was known for his ability to fight back against enemies. The Supertones employ the same strategy in their music, hitting back harder when faced with opposition. The lyrics also refer to two martyrs, Huss and Stephen, who were fearless in their fight for their beliefs. The Supertones too are not afraid to take a stand for what they believe in.
The lyrics also mention the California sun and sky, and slip into a suit and tie. This probably refers to the Supertones' dressing style which usually involves wearing suits and ties. The song then talks about a party or a concert where the Supertones are performing, and a Chevy rolls up to the house with everybody waiting outside. The Supertones then invite everybody in and promise to make the party even better than the day before. The song also touches upon team spirit, and how the Supertones are willing to take on any team that comes their way.
Towards the end, the lyrics shift to a focus on God's love and how the Supertones are representing Him through their music. The lead vocalist encourages the audience to put a glide in their stride and a dip in their hip as they enjoy the music. He also talks about how God has blessed him with gifts, and his love for Jesus is what sets him free. The song ends with the Supertones on the road and promising to strike back.
Line by Line Meaning
Supertones strike back
We're back and we're going to make our presence known.
Just like Leia's father
We're coming back stronger than before, just like Darth Vader in Star Wars.
You hit, we hit back harder
We don't back down from a challenge, in fact, we come back with even more force.
Like Huss and Stephen, I am not afraid to be a martyr
Similar to Christian martyrs Huss and Stephen, we're not afraid to stick up for what we believe in, even in the face of danger.
California sun and sky
We love our home in California and the beautiful weather and scenery it provides.
Slip inside a suit and tie
Despite our love for casual clothes, we can also clean up and look professional when needed.
Chevy rolls up to the house with everybody outside
We're coming to a party and everyone is already waiting for us!
Gonna get down like we did the day before
We're ready to party and have fun with our friends like we did the last time we hung out.
Fifty more people be waitin' at the door
We're so popular that more people have shown up than expected, and we're excited to have everyone join the fun.
Team against team, let's even the score
We like a little friendly competition, and we're ready to come together to make things fair and square.
If there's fifty people outside, we got room for fifty more
We're always welcoming more people to join us and enjoy the party, no matter how many people there are.
And we're moovin' all smooth and when we get groovin'
When we start dancing, we do it with finesse and feel the music in our bodies.
We're fresh like salsa and we're fat like juben
We're always coming up with new sounds and ideas, while also staying true to our ska roots.
You're cranium's cracked from my shaolin attack
Our words and music have a powerful impact and may leave you feeling overwhelmed.
Protect your neck, Supertones strike back
Our return may take you by surprise, so be ready and stay on your toes!
We want this small band to be a big love letter
Our ultimate goal is to spread love and positivity through our music, even though we may be a smaller band.
So we play the ska and it makes us feel better
Ska music is our passion and it brings us joy and happiness, so we want to share that with others.
God's got love for us, so we got love for you
We're inspired by God's love and we want to share that love with everyone we meet.
It's your life so what you want to do?
We want to inspire others to make the most of their lives and pursue their passions.
So come on put a glide in you stride, and a dip in yo hip
Let's all loosen up and dance to the beat of our own drum.
Best back the heck up, cuz' hip-hop rolls from my lips
Our rhymes and beats are so infectious that you might want to step back a bit!
I spit when I rap, saliva flies when I sing
We're so passionate about our music and lyrics that sometimes things get a little bit messy.
God gives me gifts, just look at my ring
We believe that God has given us talents and abilities that we want to use to inspire others.
Look less at me and look more to Christ
Ultimately, we want to inspire people to look beyond us and focus on the love of Christ.
Christ has saved me and His grace will suffice
We're grateful for the love and grace of Christ, which helps us stay grounded and inspired.
So I jump for Jesus, it's Jesus who frees us
We're inspired to live our lives for Christ and His message of love and freedom.
Let's get dumb like Beavis, I don't care who sees us
We want to let loose and have fun, no matter what anyone else thinks or says about us.
When we hop to hip-hop John Bell gets ill props
We want to give credit where credit is due, and acknowledge our talented bandmate John Bell's skills as a rapper.
You know he can rock socks
We know that John Bell's rap skills are top-notch and will get you on your feet and dancing.
Give out love from his soapbox
We want to use our music and lyrics to inspire others and spread love wherever we go.
With hip-hop nonstop, hippidie, hippde, hop
Our rhythms and rhymes are always evolving and changing, keeping things interesting and exciting.
First I can rock them socks, then I can knock your block
We may start with some fun dance moves, but we can also pack a punch and really rock the house with our music.
You can't stop this, you can't clock this
Our passion and energy are unstoppable, and no one can bring us down.
You can't dis this, so please don't miss this miss
We have confidence that our music is the real deal, so don't miss out on the opportunity to dance and have fun with us.
A van and a road map, keep my life in my backpack
Touring around the country, we travel light and are always ready for whatever life throws our way.
Comin' through your town, Supertones strike back!
We're coming to your town and ready to once again show the world what we're made of.
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@paulkhato
1:36 has got to be one the sickest drops of all time. Sixteen years later and I still get feeling like I'm listening to it on cassette for the first time.
@arechna3
Tell me about it!
@jameskost1245
Same
@marythomas1127
same!!!!!!
@typicallowqualityyoutuber
Yesssssssss
@IdahoRCMan
26 years later now...ain't that a mind f***.
@dustinanglin
Saw the OC Supertones open for Audio Adrenaline way back in the mid 90s in this giant covered rodeo barn venue in Texas. In the middle of the concert this huge storm moved through, so the bands just started playing louder. One of the best concerts I've ever been to.
@jamiemorrison4575
Dustin Anglin I remember seeing them open for audio a as well back in the ninties but i was in jax fl. But i agree. One of the best concerts ive been too.
@noram6635
I also saw them open for audio adrenaline in the '90's but this was in Chicago, Illinois. I'll NEVER forget this show!! I was around 12 years old and I still love them just as much today as I did then.
@Sabas-Plays
I saw them open up fro Audio Adrenaline in the 90's as well... San Antonio, TX