Who We Are

Switchfoot

About Who We Are

"Who We Are" is a song by American alternative rock band Switchfoot, released on September 17, 2013 as the first track on the band's Fading West EP and one of two lead radio singles (alongside "Love Alone Is Worth the Fight") promoting Switchfoot's ninth studio album, Fading West, which was released on January 14, 2014. On January 21, a single containing three remixes of the song was released.


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We were just kids just living in
Wide-eyed, innocence
Minivan floor like a tenement
We were just kids who believed in
More than just dreams in
More than just justified
Ends to a means

With the sky wide-open
Like a child, eyes-open
Like a child, unbroken
By the wheels gone by
We know

Who we are
(In the fever of our youth)
Who we are
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Who we are
(There's still time enough to choose)
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are

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We were just kids
Just limited, misfit, itinerant
Outcasts singing 'bout the dissonance

We were just kids, wide-open
Like a child, eyes-open,
Like a child, unbroken
By the wheels gone by

We know

Who we are
(In the fever of our youth)
Who we are
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Who we are
(There's still time enough to choose)
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are

They said it's complicated
They said we'd never make it this far
But we are

They said the fight would break us
But the struggle helped to make
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are

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Who we are
(In the fever of our youth)
Who we are
(We've got nothing left to lose)
Who we are
(There's still time enough to choose)
Who we are
Who we are

Who we are
(I wanted something with meaning)
Who we are
(Yeah I wanted something to believe in)
Who we are
(Yeah, sure as I'm here breathing)
Who we are (I wanted more)
Who we are (Yeah, I wanted more)
Yeah, I wanted more than just a feeling (Who we are, who we are)
Yeah, for more than just a season (Who we are, who we are)
Yeah, we become what we believe in (Who we are, who we are)

Who we are
Who we are

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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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15 facts about this song

Song Background
"Who We Are" is a song by the American alternative rock band Switchfoot. It is the first single released from their ninth studio album, 'Fading West'.
Album Theme
The song, like the entire 'Fading West' album, was greatly influenced by the band's world tour and their documentary film of the same name.
Band Crusade
Switchfoot advocates for environmental care, and "Who We Are" embodies their call for action. This message was echoed in their "Fading West" documentary about surfing and stewardship of the ocean.
Reception
Despite the mixed reviews of the album, "Who We Are" was generally well-liked by fans and critics.
Genre
The song's genre is characterized as Christian alternative rock, drawing in both Christian and secular music listeners.
Inspirational Background
The lyrics of "Who We are" reflect the band's experiences as they toured different corners of the globe and their exploration of their identity as individuals and as a band.
Music Video
The music video for "Who We Are" features footage from the "Fading West" film, showing the band members exploring various global locations, interacting with fans, and performing.
Lyric Explanation
The song's lyrics reference exploration and not being afraid of who you are, which resonate with the band's overall ethos.
Promotion
"Who We Are" was used at the 2014 Winter Olympics in promo spots on NBC.
Chart Position
The song was a hit on Christian radio and peaked at #6 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
Release Date
"Who We Are" was released as a single on September 17, 2013.
Band Members
The band's members during the release of this song were Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley.
Song Duration
The official length of the song "Who We Are" is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
Songwriters
"Who We Are" was written by Jon Foreman and Tim Foreman, the founding members of Switchfoot.
Live Performances
Switchfoot has performed "Who We Are" live numerous times, notably during their “Fading West” tour. These performances often feature strong audience participation.

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