Oh! Gravity

Switchfoot

About Oh! Gravity

"Oh! Gravity." is a song written and recorded by the American rock band Switchfoot, and is the title track from their sixth studio album of the same name. The song impacted radio on October 31, 2006, but was made available for free streaming on their website and MySpace in early October, and had found its way onto radio well before the release date. The track was released for purchase on iTunes on October 21, 2006, along with a 17-minute interview in which the band talked about each of the songs on the then-upcoming album. According to songwriter Jon Foreman, the song is a "generational appeal for peace, love, and understanding"[1]. 


Year:
2006
2:30
167 
#2

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

La la la! La la la!
La la la! La la la!
La la la! La la la!
La la la! La la la!

There's a fracture in the color bar
In the backseat of a parked car
By the liquor store where the streetlight
Keep you company till the next night

In the same town, there's the same scar
In the same glow of the liquor store
By the freeway where the headlight
Keep her company till the next night

Oh! Gravity
Why can't we seem to keep it together?
Sons of my enemies
Why can't we seem to keep it together?

In the back room of the Pentagon
There's a thin man with the line drawn
With a red jaw and a red bite
Watch the headline on the next night

Oh! Gravity
Why can't we seem to keep it together?
Sons of my enemies
Why can't we seem to keep it together?

Why this tragedy?
Why can't we seem to keep it together?
Oh! Gravity
Why can't we seem to put it together?

In the fallout, the fallout
We found out the hype won't get you through
We're connected, connected
I meant it, the hype won't get you through
(Through!)

Oh! Gravity
Why can't we seem to keep it together?
Oh! Gravity
Why can't we seem to put it together?

Why this tragedy?
Why can't we seem to keep it together?
Oh! Gravity
Why can't we seem to put it together, now?

La la la la la la!
La la la!
La la la la la la la la!
La la la la la!
La la la!
La 
Let's put it together

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Switchfoot

Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Drew Shirley (guitar, backing vocals). After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream recognition with the inclusion of four of their songs in the 2002 movie A Walk to Remember. This recognition led to their major label debut, The Beautiful Letdown, which was released in 2003 and featured the hits "Meant to Live" and "Dare You to Move". It went on to sell over 2.6 million copies. They have since been noted for their energetic live shows, and their seventh studio album… more »

2 fans

Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


11 facts about this song

Album Information
"Oh! Gravity" is the title track from the sixth studio album of the alternative rock band Switchfoot, released in 2006.
Track Position
It is the second track on the album.
Chart Performance
"Oh! Gravity" peaked at No. 18 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band members playing in a desert against a background of large inflatable objects.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song express a sense of frustration and desire for something greater, characteristic of many songs by Switchfoot.
Song Meaning
The band members have stated the song is about the pull of the world that distracts us from what truly matters.
Unit Sales
The album itself was commercially successful, selling around 240,000 copies in the first three months of its release.
Band Members
The band members contributing to this album included Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas, and Drew Shirley.
Production
The album was produced by Tim Palmer and mixed by renowned producer Chris Lord-Alge.
Label
It was released under the Columbia/Sony BMG label, making it the band's first album under a major label.
Critical Response
The song and the album received positive reviews from critics, with praises directed toward its distinct sound and inspiring lyrics.

Discuss the Oh! Gravity Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Oh! Gravity Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/9936241/Switchfoot/Oh%21+Gravity>.

    Missing lyrics by Switchfoot?

    Know any other songs by Switchfoot? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Oh! Gravity

    189K
    1,289     29

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "Money for nothin' and ________ for free."
    A chicks
    B drinks
    C chips
    D rings

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Switchfoot tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!