[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.
Who Could It Be
The Supertones Lyrics
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I first met him, oh, I'd say about nine years ago
But he knew me before the day that I was born
He planned my life when the world was void of form
He chose to save my soul before earth's foundations
Reigns from heaven as we speak and rules over the nations
The one and only god-man at the father's right hand
The height the length the depth tell me if you understand
The only one who did what can't be done
The only one who can insure saint's persistence
Who swallowed up death in his infinite existence
Omnipotent infinite blood sufficient for what ails ya
Makes scores of saints sing praises like mahalia
Vital signs were flat lined in the earth three days time then
He rose again and ascended like sunshine
(chorus)
Who could it be who could it be the person of the trinity
Between one and three j-e-s-you-s see-h-are-I-s-t
Feared on every continent banned by many governments
Raise your voice against him and reveal your own
Incompetence
Many people hate him many people love him
Many far below him but you know there's none above him
Now there is an issue where I must turn my attention
It seems that people wish to serve a christ of their invention
True God true man otherwise you're anathema
Unsaved hell bound with a hellhound after ya
Deity one in three existing from eternity
Humiliated lacerated now reigning in glory
The comeback king of all time
No matter how dark it gets the truth shines
'cause in the heart of every man lies the knowledge of him
Displayed in creation but suppressed in sin
Don't believe me check out romans one to three
Still disagree you best check your theology
The Supertones's song "Who Could It Be" is a powerful tribute to Jesus Christ. The lyrics emphasize the singer's personal relationship with Jesus as the creator and savior of the world. The song speaks about how God chose to save humankind's souls before the creation of Earth and that he reigns in heaven over all nations. It highlights the fact that only Jesus can save someone's soul and continue to help them live life in a faithful direction.
The song emphasizes that Jesus is not just another god or prophet, but instead, he is the son of God and rules at the Father's right hand. It also touches on the idea of people creating a Christ who fits their own mold, thereby creating their version of Jesus, which isn't suitable for Christianity. The chorus states that the ultimate message of the song is to question, "Who could it be, who could it be, the person of the Trinity, between one and three, J-E-S-U-S, S-H-R-I-S-T." In conclusion, the song illuminates the idea that Jesus is the only way, and it is through faith in him alone that people can enter into a relationship with God and be saved.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me introduce you to somebody that I know
The singer is about to introduce the listener to someone special.
I first met him, oh, I'd say about nine years ago
The singer met this special someone nine years ago.
But he knew me before the day that I was born
This special someone knew the singer before they were born.
He planned my life when the world was void of form
This special someone planned the singer's life before the world existed.
He chose to save my soul before earth's foundations
This special someone chose to save the singer's soul before the earth was created.
Reigns from heaven as we speak and rules over the nations
This special someone currently reigns from heaven and rules over the nations.
The one and only god-man at the father's right hand
This special someone is the only God-man at the father's right hand.
The height the length the depth tell me if you understand
The dimensions of this special someone are immeasurable and the singer asks the listener if they understand.
The one and only undefeated champion
This special someone is the only undefeated champion.
The only one who did what can't be done
This special someone is the only one who did what seemed impossible.
The only one who can insure saint's persistence
This special someone is the only one who can ensure that saints persevere in their faith.
Who swallowed up death in his infinite existence
This special someone defeated death through his infinite existence.
Omnipotent infinite blood sufficient for what ails ya
This special someone's omnipotent blood is sufficient for any problem.
Makes scores of saints sing praises like mahalia
This special someone's power and goodness cause many saints to sing praises.
Vital signs were flat lined in the earth three days time then
This special someone's vital signs stopped for three days while he was on earth.
He rose again and ascended like sunshine
This special someone rose from the dead and ascended to heaven.
(chorus)
The chorus relates to the identity of this special someone.
Who could it be who could it be the person of the trinity
The chorus asks who this special someone, a person of the trinity, could be.
Between one and three j-e-s-you-s see-h-are-I-s-t
This special someone is Jesus Christ, who is between one and three persons of the trinity.
Feared on every continent banned by many governments
This special someone is feared and banned in many places across the world.
Raise your voice against him and reveal your own incompetence
If someone opposes this special someone, they only reveal their own inability.
Many people hate him many people love him
There are many people who hate and love this special someone.
Many far below him but you know there's none above him
There are many who are lower than this special someone, but no one is higher.
Now there is an issue where I must turn my attention
The singer must address an important issue at this point.
It seems that people wish to serve a christ of their invention
Some people want to serve a version of Christ that they've created in their own minds.
True God true man otherwise you're anathema
This special someone is both fully God and fully man, and any other version of him is accursed.
Unsaved hell bound with a hellhound after ya
Those who are not saved are headed for hell, and will be pursued by a hellhound.
Deity one in three existing from eternity
This special someone is one deity in three persons, and has existed for all of eternity.
Humiliated lacerated now reigning in glory
This special someone was humiliated and wounded, but now reigns in glory.
The comeback king of all time
This special someone is the ultimate comeback king.
No matter how dark it gets the truth shines
No matter how dark the world becomes, the truth about this special someone endures.
'cause in the heart of every man lies the knowledge of him
Every person, at some level, knows about this special someone.
Displayed in creation but suppressed in sin
This special someone's glory is evident in creation but often hidden because of sin.
Don't believe me check out romans one to three
The singer encourages the listener to read Romans chapters one through three.
Still disagree you best check your theology
If someone still disagrees after reading Romans, they need to reexamine their beliefs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BARNETT, BURRELL, BURTON, GIPP, KNIGHTON, MCCLYMONT, ORGANIZED NOIZE
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Gordon Freeman
old school ska !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheQuacked
thanks for the upload ;) love the supatones
Katherine Leach
i have 3 cassette tapes left. one DJ Maj - "Wax Museum No 2". one Knowdaverbs - "The Action Figure". one O.C. Supertones - "Loud and Clear'. just found it & am rocking my brains all over the walls. they hit it HARD, yo. thanks for the post.
Filip Tudic
GOD bless!:D
ken brookins
Love oc team jesus