Who We Are
Switchfoot
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1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 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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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'.
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Album ThemeThe song, like the entire 'Fading West' album, was greatly influenced by the band's world tour and their documentary film of the same name.
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Band CrusadeSwitchfoot 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.
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ReceptionDespite the mixed reviews of the album, "Who We Are" was generally well-liked by fans and critics.
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GenreThe song's genre is characterized as Christian alternative rock, drawing in both Christian and secular music listeners.
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Inspirational BackgroundThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Lyric ExplanationThe song's lyrics reference exploration and not being afraid of who you are, which resonate with the band's overall ethos.
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Promotion"Who We Are" was used at the 2014 Winter Olympics in promo spots on NBC.
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Chart PositionThe song was a hit on Christian radio and peaked at #6 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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Release Date"Who We Are" was released as a single on September 17, 2013.
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Band MembersThe band's members during the release of this song were Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley.
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Song DurationThe official length of the song "Who We Are" is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Songwriters"Who We Are" was written by Jon Foreman and Tim Foreman, the founding members of Switchfoot.
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Live PerformancesSwitchfoot 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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