[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.
Exodus
The Supertones Lyrics
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This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine
The Supertones's song "Exodus" has a powerful message about the connection between the land and the people who inhabit it. The lyrics paint a picture of a proud and ancient land given to the singer by God, and the responsibility he feels to fight for it as his own. The opening lines declare "This land is mine, God gave this land to me, This brave and ancient land to me" with urgency and conviction. The land is not just a physical place, but a symbol of identity, heritage, and belonging.
The singer's desire to defend and claim the land is rooted in his belief that it is a place where "children can run free," a land of hope and possibility. And yet, he recognizes his own limitations as "just a man." With the help of God and his partner by his side, however, he knows he can be strong enough to fight for this land and make it his home. The repetition of the line "Though I am just a man, when you are by my side / With the help of God, I know I can be strong" underscores the themes of faith, unity, and courage.
Overall, the song is an ode to the power of connection, both with the land and with each other, and the importance of fighting for what we believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe this land is mine, given to me by God.
This brave and ancient land to me
This land has a rich history and is full of bravery.
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
In the morning light, I see the beauty of the hills and plains.
Then I see a land where children can run free
I envision a land where children can enjoy freedom to run around.
So take my hand and walk this land with me
Come walk this land with me, take my hand.
And walk this lovely land with me
Let's walk together in this beautiful land.
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
I am only a man, but I feel stronger when you are with me.
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I believe that with God's help, I have the strength to overcome any obstacle.
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
I am only a man, but I feel stronger when you are with me.
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I believe that with God's help, I have the strength to overcome any obstacle.
To make this land our home
We want to make this land our permanent home.
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
I am willing to fight for this land to become ours.
Until I die, this land is mine
I will consider this land mine until death do us part.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST GOLD
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