[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.
Shut up
The Supertones Lyrics
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True, I may be on the brink
I hear them yell at us, "shut up and play!"
Well, who asked what you think?
No time for mediocrity, convenience, or practicality
He went all out for us, say what you will
I'll answer to my God
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
Bible thumpin' reactionist
And I'm proud to bear the name
Take out music, take away our lives
Jesus still remains
I wonder what will people think
When they hear that I'm a Jesus freak.
He went all out for us, say what you will
I'll answer to my God
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
The Supertones's song "Shut Up" is an anthem for standing up for one's beliefs and spreading the message of Jesus despite opposition. The singer of the song identifies himself as a "religious fanatic" because of his unwavering devotion to his faith. He acknowledges that others might see him as "on the brink," but he isn't afraid to be vocal about his beliefs.
The chorus repeats the idea of being a "freak" because of his ideology, but he believes that he has never seen things more clearly. He acknowledges that he may have gone too far for some, but he knows that he hasn't gone far enough in spreading the message of Jesus.
The song can be interpreted as a critique of those who try to silence or diminish the voices of those who hold religious beliefs or who see themselves as "Jesus freaks." It celebrates the idea of going "all out" for a cause that one believes in, even if it causes one to be seen as an outsider or a "freak."
Overall, the lyrics of "Shut Up" encourage listeners to stand up for what they believe in, even if it's unpopular, and to be proud of their devotion to their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Religious fanatic, that's what they say
People label me as a religious fanatic
True, I may be on the brink
It's possible that I'm on the edge of being too extreme in my beliefs
I hear them yell at us, "shut up and play!"
Others tell me to stop expressing my views and just stick to playing music
Well, who asked what you think?
I didn't ask for your opinion, so why should I listen to it?
No time for mediocrity, convenience, or practicality
I'm not interested in settling for average, easy, or practical options
He went all out for us, say what you will
God went to great lengths to help us, even if some people don't believe it
I'll answer to my God
I'll be accountable to God for my actions and beliefs
I'm a freak, they say I've lost my mind
People call me a freak and think that I'm crazy for my beliefs
But I know, I've never seen so clearly
Despite what others say, I am convinced that my beliefs are true and have given me clarity
When I speak, they say I've gone too far this time
When I express my beliefs, some people think that I'm being too extreme
Which lets me know that I have not gone nearly
Their reaction confirms that I still have more to say to make my point
Bible thumpin' reactionist
Some people call me a reactionary who blindly follows the Bible
And I'm proud to bear the name
Despite the negative connotation, I'm proud to be associated with the Bible and my beliefs
Take out music, take away our lives
Even if they take away our music, our lives are still dedicated to Jesus
Jesus still remains
No matter what happens, our faith and devotion to Jesus will never change
I wonder what will people think
I am curious about how people will perceive me and my beliefs
When they hear that I'm a Jesus freak.
When others find out that I am a devout Christian, they might judge me or think I'm strange
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Joel Clot
Awesome song
Logannev Does stuff!
Never had a song more motivating dude ⚡️getting out there and using what God's given us for him in a way unique to how he made us, always got this in the background for it
Perereca Piroclética
This sound sounds a lot like Rell Big Fish. I love it
Rod Moura
it's older than RBF
Edu Moreno
Demaciado bueno para ser ska cristiano.
Logannev Does stuff!
UwU haha
the_speedy_dog
haha