[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.
Louder Than the Mob
The Supertones Lyrics
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While I drive the nail through Your hand
I know I'm just another Thomas, won't believe
Until I feel the hole in Your hands
Then I will say, my God, I see not what You see
My God, what do You see in me?
My God, crowned in glory
The Lamb of God is worthy
My sin yells, ";Crucify!"; Louder than the mob that day
My sin yells, ";Crucify!"; louder than any mouth.
In these lyrics from The Supertones's song "Louder Than the Mob," the singer seems to be grappling with their own feelings of guilt and doubt in the face of Jesus's crucifixion. The verse "I know I'm just another Judas, kiss Your face while I drive the nail through Your hand, I know I'm just another Thomas, won't believe until I feel the hole in Your hands" speaks to the singer's awareness of their own human fallibility and tendency towards betrayal and disbelief. These lines are followed by a plea to God - "My God, I see not what You see, My God, what do You see in me? My God, crowned in glory, The Lamb of God is worthy" - suggesting that despite their doubts and shortcomings, the singer hopes for forgiveness and redemption through faith in God.
The chorus of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer acknowledging their own sinful nature and the ways in which their own actions - represented by the refrain "My sin yells, 'Crucify!' louder than the mob that day" - contribute to the violence and cruelty that Jesus endured. This line is particularly poignant in its imagery, representing the way in which each individual's own sins and flaws can add up to a collective weight of harm and wrongdoing.
Overall, "Louder Than the Mob" is a powerful reflection on the complex emotions and ideas surrounding faith, doubt, redemption, and the enduring legacy of Jesus's life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'm just another Judas, kiss Your face
Acknowledging oneself as a betrayer, willing to hurt Jesus in the heart but feels guilty as he is driven to crucify Jesus.
While I drive the nail through Your hand
Inflicting pain and torture by driving the nail through the hand of Jesus while crucifying Him.
I know I'm just another Thomas, won't believe
Being skeptical and doubtful like Thomas who couldn't believe in Jesus without seeing or experiencing Him.
Until I feel the hole in Your hands
The urge to believe in the truth of the crucifixion of Jesus until he feels the physical evidence of his pierced hands.
Then I will say, my God, I see not what You see
Inquiring God about the truth of the matter, acknowledging that he is unaware of the divine message that God is trying to convey.
My God, what do You see in me?
Questioning God what kind of worth or value does he hold in God's eyes.
My God, crowned in glory
Addressing God as the Omniscient, Powerful, and Glorious Being with crowning authority over everything in the universe.
The Lamb of God is worthy
Referring to Jesus as the worthy Lamb of God who comes to take away the sins of the world, as stated in John 1:29.
My sin yells, "Crucify!" Louder than the mob that day
The voice of sin that propagates the sinning act of crucifying Jesus is louder than the voice of the mob that is executing the punishment.
My sin yells, "Crucify!" louder than any mouth.
Sin speaks louder than anything else in the world, it is deafening and powerful in its constant desire to tempt and lead one astray.
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