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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Unknown
The O.C. Supertones Lyrics
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Livin' in the future, livin' in the past
I haven't always been in Christ
I know what you're goin' through, man
A couple of years ago I was just like you
Lookin' for answers, but lookin' to myself
Thinkin' that Christians just love Jesus for their health
I tried to be like God, but when I tried I failed
And every time I fail, and fail
I know I rail a nail straight into the cross of Jesus
Straight into the wrist of Jesus
And now it's 1996, a hard year to be a Godly man
It seems the more I speak The Word, the less they understand
You gotta know about Jesus
The O.C. Supertones’s song “Unknown” is an introspective song that is about the personal struggles of undergoing a spiritual transformation. The song starts by describing the fast-paced lifestyles that people are leading in which they are so caught up in their past or future that they forget to live in the present. The lyrics also provide insight into the lead singer’s personal journey in which he admits that he was not always a Christian and that he too had a hard time reconciling with Christianity's fundamental principles. He admits that he was once like the listener and was looking for answers, but he was primarily searching for them within himself.
The song then addresses the struggle of trying to be like God while knowing that it is impossible to compete with God’s greatness. The repetition of the line “And every time I fail, and fail” showcases the internal turmoil that comes with constantly falling short of self-imposed expectations. However, as the song progresses, the lead singer comes to the realization that Jesus is the only answer to all their problems. Despite facing the challenges of living a “Godly” life in what he refers to as “a hard year,” the lead singer urges listeners to find solace and answers in Jesus.
The song “Unknown” is not only a reflection of the lead singer's personal journey but also discovers an overarching theme of the band's music, which is reaching out to people and urging them to find help and comfort through Jesus. The band's message is one of hope and unity, and they use their music as a tool to bridge the gap between people's differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Killin' ourselves faster than fast
We are destroying ourselves quickly with our actions and choices.
Livin' in the future, livin' in the past
We are either worrying about the future or stuck in the past, rather than being present and living in the moment.
I haven't always been in Christ
I did not always have a relationship with Jesus and did not know the true meaning of Christianity.
I know what you're goin' through, man
I understand the struggles and challenges you are facing.
A couple of years ago I was just like you
I used to experience the same struggles and trials that you are currently facing.
Lookin' for answers, but lookin' to myself
I was searching for solutions to my problems, but only looking to my own abilities and understanding.
Thinkin' that Christians just love Jesus for their health
I used to believe that Christians only followed Jesus for personal gain, rather than for genuine faith and belief.
But, I didn't know about Jesus
Before experiencing Christianity, I did not understand who Jesus was or the significance of his teachings.
I tried to be like God, but when I tried I failed
I attempted to mimic God's behavior, but was unsuccessful in doing so.
And every time I fail, and fail
Every time I made mistakes or fell short, I became discouraged.
I know I rail a nail straight into the cross of Jesus
My mistakes and shortcomings represent adding to the burden of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
Straight into the wrist of Jesus
A physical representation of the pain that Jesus had to endure during his crucifixion.
And now it's 1996, a hard year to be a Godly man
The year 1996 was a challenging time to maintain a strong relationship with God and follow his teachings.
It seems the more I speak The Word, the less they understand
As I share my faith and beliefs, it appears that few people are able to truly comprehend my message.
You gotta know about Jesus
It is important to have knowledge and understanding of Jesus and his teachings to fully comprehend and appreciate Christianity.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: SIOUXSIE, THE BANSHEES
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outtacloud80
Hardest song on the album top 5 all songs
Kris White
When did you get saved by Jesus? this is the song i listen too(the)most from the supertones for the name mentioned.
SkaMusicman777
When I was 4 :)
Jake Thomason
Not religious anymore, still love this song.
Kris White
Question:was that the age you knew sin,or was it that you believed that Jesus loves you? i have one memory of age 4,and it is of my old private school in Dallas,TX;1988.i forget my first time asking his forgiveness because ive asked so many times since then.forgive me?