[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.
Refuge
The Supertones Lyrics
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Let the lights and smoke all fade away.
And there's nothing left but Jesus,
and no one left but you.
Where will you go from here?
Welcome to the end of times well spent.
I hope the words I'm singin'
But, don't miss the message.
There's no greater truth.
Take refuge in His heart.
This song by The Supertones titled "Refuge" is a call to introspection, a moment of reflection on life, and an invitation to take refuge in the heart of Jesus. The song is an appeal to strip away all the distractions that life may bring, and just focus on Jesus and the people that matter. The lyrics urge the listener to take a moment to share a quiet moment with the singer and let the lights and smoke all fade away.
The singer tells the listener that at that moment, there's nothing left but Jesus and the person he's singing to, and asks the rhetorical question, "where will you go from here?" This question is significant as it challenges the listener to think about the direction that their life is headed. The song also acknowledges an end in a well-spent time and pursues that the words sung therein find the listener well, but not without missing the message. The overarching message in this is to take refuge in His heart, referring to Jesus, and finding solace and comfort therein.
In conclusion, "Refuge" is a powerful song in which the singer calls the listener to focus solely on Jesus amidst the distractions of life. The song seeks to remind the listener about the importance of taking time to reflect on life and one of the many things about life that matter most, which is Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Share this brief quiet moment with me.
Let's take a moment to pause and reflect together.
Let the lights and smoke all fade away.
Let's forget about our surroundings and focus on the moment.
And there's nothing left but Jesus, and no one left but you.
Let's center ourselves around our faith and the bond between us.
Where will you go from here?
What will be our next step after this moment of reflection?
Welcome to the end of times well spent.
We have reached a moment of closure and satisfaction.
I hope the words I'm singin' find you well.
I hope my message resonates with you and brings you comfort.
But, don't miss the message.
Despite the pleasant tune, don't forget about the important message.
There's no greater truth.
The message of finding refuge in God's heart is the ultimate truth.
Take refuge in His heart.
Let's find comfort and safety in our faith and in God's love.
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