The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)
Switchfoot
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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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Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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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.
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Song LabelThe song belongs to the genre of alternative rock and Christian rock.
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Album DetailsIt is included in their seventh studio album, "Hello Hurricane," which was released on November 10, 2009.
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Inspiration Behind the TitleThe 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.
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Chart Performance"The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart in 2010.
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Meaningful LyricsThe song's lyrics deal with emancipation and liberation themes, reflecting Perkins' struggle and fight for social equality.
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Music VideoDirected 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.
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Notable PerformancesIn 2010, the band performed "The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
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Grammy Awards"Hello Hurricane," the album the song features in, won "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" at the 53rd Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Music CompositionThe song features a propulsive guitar-driven sound, combining heavy electrical guitar riffs and pounding drums, distinctive of Switchfoot's sound.
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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.
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Purposeful IntentThe band hopes that the song can help carry forward Perkins' message of love and unity, keeping his legacy alive.
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