Dark Horses
Switchfoot
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Yeah I've made my mistakes I've seen my heart cave in I got my scars I've been to hell and back again Born for the blue skies We'll survive the rain Born for the sunrise We'll survive the pain [Chorus] We're singing Hey, you can't count us out We've been running up against the crowd Yeah, we are the dark horses We're singing… Wait! It's not over now We've been down but we've never been out Yeah, we are the dark horses We found the way out The city takes everything it can But outside the crowds I can feel my lungs again Born for the blue skies We'll survive the rain Born for the sunrise We'll survive the pain [Chorus] We're singing La la la la la la la La la la la la la la. Yeah! Born for the blue skies Born for the blue skies Born for the sunrise We'll survive the pain [Chorus] We're singing Hey, you can't count us out We've been running up against the crowd Yeah, we are the dark horses We're singing Wait, don't care what they say We know we'll find a way Yeah! We are the Dark Horses Yeah! Laa la-la-la-la-laa Laa la-la-la-la-laa Keep running for the dark horses Hope makes the blood change courses Keep running for dark horses Stand up for the dark horses Keep running for the dark horses Hope makes the blood change courses
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Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
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11 facts about this song
SONG INSPIRATION"Dark Horses" by Switchfoot was inspired by homeless kids in San Diego, California. The band members have interacted frequently with these kids and they felt driven to write a song that would represent their struggle but also their strength and fighting spirit.
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ALBUM SUCCESSThe song is included in the band's eighth studio album, "Vice Verses", which reached the 8th position on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
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SONG POPULARITY"Dark Horses" was the first single released from the album "Vice Verses" and it became very popular among the Switchfoot fans. It reached number 5 on the US Christian Songs chart and number 4 on the US Alternative Songs chart.
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BAND INVOLVEMENTThe music video for the song was fully directed and produced by the band members themselves. This made the video for "Dark Horses" the band's first in-house project.
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CHARITY CONNECTIONSwitchfoot has a strong connection with the nonprofit organization StandUp For Kids. The song "Dark Horses" is frequently linked to the band's work with this organization and the kids it seeks to help.
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GENREThe song aligns with Switchfoot's characteristic style, blending alternative rock with pop elements. The powerful, anthem-like choruses are a strong component of "Dark Horses".
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USE IN MEDIA"Dark Horses" was used in the promotional campaign for the 2011 Fall Classic between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers.
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SONGWRITINGAll members of the band, Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley contributed to the writing of "Dark Horses".
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RECORDING"Dark Horses" was recorded in the band's own recording studio, nicknamed "The Spot", in San Diego.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe official video for "Dark Horses" features a number of kids from San Diego, which stands as an homage to those who inspired the song.
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RELEASE DATEThe song was officially released on July 20, 2011 as the lead single from the album "Vice Verses".
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