[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.
Forward to the Future
The Supertones Lyrics
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I'm always looking back
On some golden day
But nothing gold can stay
Older yes and wiser some
I am what I have become
But am I becoming what I want to be
And as we go on with the rest of our lives,
Chorus:
Look forward to the future
What you wanna be
Look forward to the future
Grace, integrity
Look forward to the future
The things you want to do
Look forward to the future
Faith and honesty
Wistful as a wish
I sit and reminisce
On people that I knew
And old friends that I miss
Older, yes and wiser some
Looking at how far I've come
But is where I'm going where I want to be
and as we go one with the rest of our lives,
don't forget from where you came.
It all went by so fast
I'm always looking back
On some golden day
But nothing gold can stay
Older yes and wiser some
I am what I have become
But am I becoming what I want to be
And as we go on with the rest of our lives,
Don't forget from where you came
(chorus)
The Supertones' song "Forward to the Future" is all about reflection and growth. The lyrics depict the lead singer's realization of how much time has passed, and how he often finds himself dwelling on the past. However, he acknowledges that nothing can remain the same forever, and that life moves quickly. He questions whether he is becoming the person he truly wants to be and urges his listeners to not forget their past while always looking towards the future.
The first verse begins with a melancholic tone as the singer reflects on the passage of time, saying it all went by so fast and how he's always looking back on some golden day that's now gone. He then admits that he may have grown older and wiser but asks himself if he's becoming who he truly wants to be. The second verse expresses the same bittersweet feelings of nostalgia, wistfully remembering old friends and questioning his path forward. The chorus provides the answer, urging listeners to look forward to the future and strive towards grace, integrity, and honesty.
Overall, "Forward to the Future" is a call to action for listeners to remain rooted in their past, but always look towards their future and strive to be the best version of themselves. Whether we like it or not, life moves quickly, and we must use each day to grow and progress towards our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
It all went by so fast
Life has flown by quickly
I'm always looking back
I spend a lot of time dwelling on the past
On some golden day
Memories of better times
But nothing gold can stay
Things change and nothing lasts forever
Older yes and wiser some
I have grown and learned over time
I am what I have become
I am the sum of my choices, experiences, and growth
But am I becoming what I want to be
Am I making progress towards my goals and ideals?
And as we go on with the rest of our lives, Don't forget from where you came
Remember your roots and heritage as you move forward
Look forward to the future
Focus on what's ahead
What you wanna be
Explore your dreams and aspirations
Grace, integrity
Strive for poise and honesty in all you do
The things you want to do
Pursue your passions and interests
Faith and honesty
Believe in something greater and always be truthful
Wistful as a wish
Longing and nostalgic
I sit and reminisce
I spend time remembering and reflecting
On people that I knew
Thinking about past relationships and connections
And old friends that I miss
Remembering companions from long ago
Looking at how far I've come
Contemplating personal growth and progress
But is where I'm going where I want to be
Questioning if current direction aligns with personal goals
Don't forget from where you came
Remembering roots and heritage as you move forward
Look forward to the future
Bring attention to the future
What you wanna be
Explore aspirations and goals
Grace, integrity
Striving for virtuous behavior and principles
The things you want to do
Take action on your passions and interests
Faith and honesty
Hold belief in something greater and always be truthful
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
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joe29able
Thanks for uploading this CD, I love the supertones
Amos Gonzalez
This song reminds me of the movies
Eitaniel Gonzalez
It also reminds me of the Found song on their first album.
Eitaniel Gonzalez
You don't say.