[1] The… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists who have gone by The Supertones.
[1] The O.C. Supertones (a.k.a. The Supertones) were a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The O.C. stands for Orange County and was formally used to differentiate them from another group, but they generally were referred to as The Supertones by fans and publicity, especially as of their second album. The band was formerly signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour. Beginning with a more traditional ska sound, the Supertones moved next to a harder rock sound, which eventually changed again with more of a pop-rock influence.
The band began in the early 1990s as Saved. Originally formed by Matt Morginsky, Jason Carson and Tony Terusa while in Junior High School, the band played a mix of many styles including punk, rap, metal, disco, and funk. In 1995 they formed as The Orange County Supertones and settled on a ska based sound.
In the late 1990s The Supertones achieved wide popularity in the Christian and secular community. Their second album, 1997's release Supertones Strike Back, was a surprise smash hit, peaking on both Billboard's Heatseekers and Top Christian Albums charts at 3 and 2 respectively. Beginning with a more traditional ska sound, The Supertones moved next to a harder rock sound, which eventually changed again with more of a pop-rock influence. Their next two albums, 1999's Chase the Sun and 2000's Loud and Clear, each charted on the Billboard 200 chart. They continued to release albums until 2005, at which point they went on indefinite hiatus. This ended when they reunited for some shows in 2010. Since then they have had stints in 2012 and 2017, performing various reunion and anniversary shows. Their 2017 commemoration of the 20th anniversary of their most well-received album "Supertones Strike Back" was presented as a definitive "final show".
[2] The Supertones are an "instrumental surf" band from NYC active since 1988. They have released at least 12 albums.
Away From You
The Supertones Lyrics
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Becaus I'd like to tell you somthing
You may think nothing of it
But wait you're gonna love it
What if I told you I held the one true philosophy
Would you hear me out or just turn your back and laugh at me
Lord I just don't understand
Who thinks he lives by his own hand
But I know, I know, I know, I know
There's no life away from you
There's no life away from you
So I will remain still and silent
For fear of the words I may say
But am I still in my defiance
When I'm trying so hard to obey
Say you got a minute friend
Becaus I'd like to tell you somthing
You may think nothing of it
But wait you're gonna love it
What if I told you I held the one true philosophy
Would you hear me out or just turn your back and laugh at me
Lord I just don't understand
This strange creature you call man
Who thinks he lives by his own hand
But I know, I know, I know, I know
There's no life away from you
There's no life away from you
So I will remain still and silent
For fear of the words I may say
But am I still in my defiance
When I'm trying so hard to obey
The Supertones' song "Away From You" reflects upon the idea of living life without God, and how there is no true life without Him. The song starts with the singer questioning whether people would perceive him as foolish or wise for believing in a philosophy that seems untrue to them. The lyrics then go on to express confusion about the complexity of human beings who believe they are in control of their lives, but really are not. The singer then comes to the conclusion that without God, there is no life worth living.
The line "There's no life away from you" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that a fulfilling and meaningful life is only possible with God. The singer also reflects on his own struggle to obey God, but acknowledges that he cannot deny His presence in his life.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the idea that living without God leads to an incomplete and unfulfilling existence. The Supertones confront listeners with the question of whether they are truly happy and fulfilled without a relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you got a minute friend
Can I have a moment of your time to share something with you?
Becaus I'd like to tell you somthing
There's something I want to share with you that's important to me.
You may think nothing of it
You might not think much of what I have to say.
But wait you're gonna love it
But please wait, what I have to say might surprise you.
What if I told you I held the one true philosophy
What if I told you I had a unique perspective on life?
Would you hear me out or just turn your back and laugh at me
Will you listen to me with an open mind or reject my perspective without consideration?
Lord I just don't understand
I'm struggling to comprehend
This strange creature you call man
The complexity of humanity overwhelms me.
Who thinks he lives by his own hand
Despite our insistence on free will, we're ultimately subject to fate and the will of a higher power.
But I know, I know, I know, I know
But I'm convinced beyond a shadow of doubt
There's no life away from you
Life without a connection to a higher power is incomplete and unfulfilling.
So I will remain still and silent
I'm hesitant to speak up and share my thoughts.
For fear of the words I may say
I'm afraid my words might be misunderstood or misinterpreted.
But am I still in my defiance
Does my reluctance to speak come from rebellion or humility?
When I'm trying so hard to obey
Despite my fear, I'm making an effort to follow the will of a higher power.
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