The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)

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About The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)

"The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" is a song written and recorded by Jon Foreman and Tim Foreman for the alternative rock band Switchfoot. It is a track from the band's seventh studio album, Hello Hurricane, and was released as a digital single on October 27, 2009 to all major digital outlets. It was serviced to alternative rock radio on April 27, 2010, becoming their second Top 15 hit from the album, and the band's first Top 10 single since "Dare You to Move."


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The static comes in slow
You can feel it grow
Our stream of conscience flows
Under the streets below

The rivers made of sound
Still running underground
Runs like a silent flood
We run as thick as blood

Can you hear it rise
Up from the ground?
Can't drown it out
Can you hear it now?

This is the sound
Of a heartbeat
This is the sound
From the discontented mouths
Of a haunted nation

We are the voice of breaking down
Can you hear me?

This is the sound
Of the desperation bound
By our own collision
We are the voice of breaking down

The static comes alive
Beneath the broken skies
John Perkins said it right
Love is the final fight

Let it rise above
Rise above
There is no song
Louder than love

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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 »

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Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN

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12 facts about this song

Band Background
"The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" is a song by the American alternative rock band Switchfoot.
Song Label
The song belongs to the genre of alternative rock and Christian rock.
Album Details
It is included in their seventh studio album, "Hello Hurricane," which was released on November 10, 2009.
Inspiration Behind the Title
The song is named after John M. Perkins, a civil rights activist who greatly inspired the members of the band especially in terms of racial reconciliation.
Chart Performance
"The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart in 2010.
Meaningful Lyrics
The song's lyrics deal with emancipation and liberation themes, reflecting Perkins' struggle and fight for social equality.
Music Video
Directed by the band's lead singer Jon Foreman and his cousin, Elijah Merritt, the music video for the song premiered on YouTube on February 17, 2010.
Notable Performances
In 2010, the band performed "The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Grammy Awards
"Hello Hurricane," the album the song features in, won "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" at the 53rd Grammy Awards in 2011.
Music Composition
The song features a propulsive guitar-driven sound, combining heavy electrical guitar riffs and pounding drums, distinctive of Switchfoot's sound.
Critic Reception
"The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" has received positive reception from music critics, praising its loud, powerful sound and the band's passionate performance.
Purposeful Intent
The band hopes that the song can help carry forward Perkins' message of love and unity, keeping his legacy alive.

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