Oh! Gravity.
Switchfoot
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La la la! La la la! La la la! La la la! La la la! La la la! La la la! La la la! There's a fracture in the color bar In the backseat of a parked car By the liquor store where the streetlight Keep you company till the next night In the same town, there's the same scar In the same glow of the liquor store By the freeway where the headlight Keep her company till the next night Oh! Gravity Why can't we seem to keep it together? Sons of my enemies Why can't we seem to keep it together? In the back room of the Pentagon There's a thin man with the line drawn With a red jaw and a red bite Watch the headline on the next night Oh! Gravity Why can't we seem to keep it together? Sons of my enemies Why can't we seem to keep it together? Why this tragedy? Why can't we seem to keep it together? Oh! Gravity Why can't we seem to put it together? In the fallout, the fallout We found out the hype won't get you through We're connected, connected I meant it, the hype won't get you through (Through!) Oh! Gravity Why can't we seem to keep it together? Oh! Gravity Why can't we seem to put it together? Why this tragedy? Why can't we seem to keep it together? Oh! Gravity Why can't we seem to put it together, now? La la la la la la! La la la! La la la la la la la la! La la la la la! La la la! La Let's put it together
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Written by: JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
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15 facts about this song
Album Information"Oh! Gravity." is the lead single and title track off of Switchfoot's sixth studio album. The song was released under the "Columbia Records" and "Credential Recordings."
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Genre ClassificationThe track "Oh! Gravity." is classified under the genres of alternative rock, post-grunge, and power pop.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics of "Oh! Gravity." feature introspective, philosophical musings about life and its struggles. It is known for its exploration of existential themes within a mainstream pop-rock framework.
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Musical StyleThe song combines aggressive guitar work with catchy, melodic hooks. It's characterized by dynamic changes in tempo and intensity.
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Song's Success"Oh! Gravity." quickly became a fan favorite and is frequently included in Switchfoot's live sets.
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Release DateThe song "Oh! Gravity." was officially released on December 26, 2006.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Jon Foreman and Tim Foreman, the band's lead vocalist and bassist, respectively.
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Album's PerformanceThe album "Oh! Gravity." debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart, and it had sold over 200,000 copies by the end of the following year.
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Song's DurationThe track "Oh! Gravity." runs for approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Oh! Gravity." features the band performing the song on a circular, rotating stage, providing a visual manifestation of the song's themes of disorientation and struggle.
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Chart PerformanceThough it did not crack the Top 40 on any major charts, "Oh! Gravity." did gain significant airplay on alternative rock stations nationwide.
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Album's ReceptionThough the album in general received mixed reviews from critics, "Oh! Gravity." as a single was widely praised for its ambitious lyrics and energetic performance.
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Live PerformancesThe intensity of "Oh! Gravity." makes it a highlight of Switchfoot's live performances. The band often combines it with elements of other songs for unique, extended live versions.
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Notable Instrumental AspectsThe song is known for its strong bass line, utilizing slap bass techniques which are relatively rare in mainstream rock music.
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Song’s InspirationJon Foreman, the songwriter, has stated that the song was inspired by his reflections on the human condition, exploring themes like the pull of gravity as a metaphor for the struggles inherent in life.
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