There are multiple artists who have gone by The Supertones.

[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.

Tonight
The Supertones Lyrics

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I can feel the old earth shake tonight
Mother earth feels labor aches tonight
I can feel the old world passin'
I can hear the whole world crashing down tonight

And if I died here tonight, I know my soul is with you
I'm sure about the promises you've made

Surely then I will be judged tonight
Surely I'm a little scared tonight
Surely now the sheep and goats are split upon the
Threshing floor tonight

Lord, you are my only good, I will hold to you
Should the fires of hell sear and singe me
Lord, you are my protector

I will hold to the fold of your robe
Should the devil himself come to claim me

Overall Meaning

The Supertones's song Tonight is a powerful song that speaks to the listener's soul. At its core, the song is about the end of the world and facing judgment. The opening verse sets the tone, as the songwriter expresses that they can feel the earth shaking and the labor pains of the earth. This line insinuates that something significant is happening, and a big change is coming.

The song's lyrics also suggest that when the world ends, the singer will be judged, and they are a little scared about it. This line is relatable to many listeners, as the fear of judgment is something that many people have experienced at some point in their lives. However, the songwriter also expresses their faith in God and the promises that He has made.

The chorus of the song is where the songwriter expresses their unwavering faith in God. They assert that God is their protector and that they will hold onto Him, even if the fires of hell sear and singe them. This line is powerful because it shows that the songwriter is willing to endure anything if it means staying true to their faith.

Line by Line Meaning

I can feel the old earth shake tonight
Mother earth feels labor aches tonight

I can feel the old world passin'
I can feel the world as we know it coming to an end

I can hear the whole world crashing down tonight
I can hear the world as we know it falling apart

And if I died here tonight, I know my soul is with you
If I were to die tonight, I am certain that my soul would be with you

I'm sure about the promises you've made
I have complete faith in the promises you've made

Surely then I will be judged tonight
It is inevitable that I will be judged tonight

Surely I'm a little scared tonight
Admittedly, I am feeling a bit scared tonight

Surely now the sheep and goats are split upon the Threshing floor tonight
Definitely, the righteous and the unrighteous are being separated tonight

Lord, you are my only good, I will hold to you
Lord, you are my only source of goodness and I will cling to you

Should the fires of hell sear and singe me
In the event that I am confronted by the flames of hell, scorching and searing my soul

Lord, you are my protector
Lord, I trust that you will protect me

I will hold to the fold of your robe
I will hold tightly to the hem of your robe

Should the devil himself come to claim me
If the devil were to come claim me, I will have faith in your protection

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEBELAH L MORGAN, GILOH P MORGAN

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Anna Bonilla Herrera

6y↑6

This song got me through the darkest time in my journey! I still jam out to it, it’s an awesome memory that I have with Jesus 💕😭 He held me even through my rebellion, He saved me and washed me new!