This Is Your Life

Switchfoot

About This Is Your Life

"This Is Your Life" is a song by the alternative rock band Switchfoot, and their third single. "This Is Your Life" first appeared on the group's 2003 album The Beautiful Letdown and peaked at #30 on the US Modern Rock charts. The single also hit the U. S. Top 40 peaking at No. 31. Of the three mainstream radio singles released from The Beautiful Letdown, this song was the least successful on the charts. It is also the only single from the album not to have a music video created for it.  


Year:
2003
4:18
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Yesterday is a wrinkle on your forehead 
Yesterday is a promise that you've broken 
Don't close your eyes, don't close your eyes, 
This is your life

And today is all you've got now 
And today is all you'll ever have 
Don't close your eyes. 

This is your life, are you who you want to be 
This is your life, are you who you want to be 
This is your life, is it everything you've dreamed
That it would be when the world was younger, 
And you had everything to lose?

Yesterday is a kid in the corner 
Yesterday is dead and over 

This is your life, are you who you want to be 
This is your life, are you who you want to be

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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: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

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8 facts about this song

Song Origins
"This Is Your Life" is a song by American rock band Switchfoot. - It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album "The Beautiful Letdown."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. - It also gained popularity on Christian radio stations, reaching number #17 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its powerful lyrics and inspiring message.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics are introspective, urging listeners to critically examine their lives and make every moment count. - Lead singer Jon Foreman has stated in interviews that it was written as a "wake up call" to himself, to not get caught up in mindless routines and forget to truly live.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, directed by Scott Speer. It features the band performing the song on a rooftop overlooking city lights at night.
Live Performances
"This Is Your Life" is a fan-favorite at live shows and has been included in the band's setlists for numerous tours.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year at the 36th GMA Dove Awards.
Notable Covers
A rendition of the song was performed by Christian rock band Anthem Lights for their album "Switchfoot Mash-Up."

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