[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.
Resolution
The Supertones Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've gotta get it right this time
This time my God I will be yours.
All my heart my soul. And mind
Been so long since I truly smiled
But you touched my heart today
Reached through my mind of mud and mire
Consumed the idols in your way
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my
Looking back
The way I used to be
Been down so long that it seems like up
I took it now I've had enough
Of this life that I've been living
It feels so cold this far away
So today I will make a change
I will make a change today
Purge my mind of mud and mire
Cast all my gods away
So I'm brand new
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my
Looking back
The way I used to be
It was just me and God
Can I be there again?
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my
Today I make my resolution
Today I make my
Today I make my resolution
The Supertones's song "Resolution" is a powerful declaration of a person's commitment to making a change in their life and surrendering themselves completely to God. The lead singer acknowledges that he has been struggling for a long time and has lost his way, but he is determined to turn things around and start anew. He recognizes that his past life was empty and unfulfilling, and he longs to be able to connect with God once again.
Throughout the song, the artist speaks of casting away the idols and false beliefs that have been hindering his spiritual growth. He recognizes that he has been living in a state of darkness and despair and that only by making a conscious resolution to give himself over to God can he hope to find the light and joy that he so desperately needs.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Today I make my resolution" several times, emphasizing the importance of this decision and the fact that it needs to be renewed every day. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the transformative power of faith and the ability of individuals to change their lives for the better by embracing their spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
I've meant to do this for some time
I've been wanting to do this for a long time, but I haven't been able to until now.
I've gotta get it right this time
I need to get it right this time because it's important to me.
This time my God I will be yours.
I dedicate myself to God and will follow His will from now on.
All my heart my soul. And mind
I give my entire being to God - my heart, soul, and mind.
Been so long since I truly smiled
I haven't been happy or content for a long time.
But you touched my heart today
God reached me and made me feel emotional today.
Reached through my mind of mud and mire
God helped me clear my thoughts and rid myself of negative thinking.
Consumed the idols in your way
God helped me get rid of anything that was distracting me or taking me away from Him.
So I'm brand new
I feel like a new person, with a fresh start and a new perspective on things.
Today I make my resolution
I decide today to make a change and dedicate myself to God's will.
Been down so long that it seems like up
I've been struggling for so long that it feels like my struggles are my normal state of being.
I took it now I've had enough
I've been enduring my struggles, but now I want to make a change and improve my situation.
Of this life that I've been living
I haven't been living my best life, and I want to change that.
It feels so cold this far away
I feel uncomfortable and distant from God at this point in my life.
Purge my mind of mud and mire
I want to get rid of any negativity and distractions in my mind.
Cast all my gods away
I want to get rid of anything that's been taking me away from God, whether it's an actual idol or just a bad habit.
Looking back
The way I used to be
It was just me and God
Can I be there again?
When I reflect on my past, I remember how close I used to feel to God. I want to get back to that point.
Today I make my resolution
I reaffirm my decision to change my ways and dedicate myself to God.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
maruko does
The memories from this song. When i was very young, my father would put supertones on and all of my siblings would dance around. We thought it was so groovy. We lost the cd ages ago and i was starting to think i would never hear supertones again.
Alex Aldana
Literalmente vuelvo a escuchar este tema 20 años después, y es increíble cómo puede tocar la fibra, un gran arreglo musical pero más que nada una gran letra que me ha conmovido otra vez
ADZ
Callemos pero siempre esta ai welcoming us home and back to his righteousness - que YHWH te bendiga mi hermana/o
Michael Davidson
I absolutely love it. Such a fun song with a great message.
Sleeping Beauty
My dad introduced me to this band and... I LOVE IT!!!!!!
Samuel HerMan
I grew up with this kind of Music in Mexico Love it ska
¡Vale la vida vivir!
I love this song! My New Years Resolution!
Halef Souza
Muito bom. Very good!
Kris Bland
I heard this on Pandora today. I love this track!
Vavo Barbosa
Awesome band..!